Tonga will host the 2025 Pacific Week of Agriculture and Forestry (PWAF) in Nuku’alofa from May 26 to 30.
The biannual event, supported by the Pacific Community (SPC) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), will gather regional leaders, experts, and stakeholders to address challenges in agriculture and forestry. The 2025 theme is “Transform Agriculture & Forestry: More Regeneration, More Productivity, More Resilience”.
Key sessions include the Meeting of Ministers of Agriculture and Forestry and the Regional Meeting of Pacific Heads of Agriculture and Forestry Services. Side events will focus on topics such as soil health, biodiversity, food security, and climate resilience.
Dr. Viliami Toalei Manu, CEO of Tonga’s Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forests, stated: “My expectations for the Pacific Week of Agriculture and Forestry is for Tonga to achieve the Theme for 2025 PWAF. For Tonga to be MORE transformative, MORE Productivity, MORE Regeneration and MORE Resilience in Agriculture & Forestry.
“Bringing together innovative and intelligent ideas from all Pacific Islands to discuss in Tonga will help create a strong bond of connection that will build a better tomorrow. Not only that, but the PWAF will bring in to Tonga more development and initiatives for the betterment of Agriculture and Forestry sector,” Manu added.
The event will also feature the inaugural Pacific Regional Research Symposium, themed “Transforming Agriculture and Forestry in the Pacific through Science, Technology and Partnerships,” aiming to showcase recent research and innovations in the sector.
PWAF 2025 is expected to encourage collaboration and share strategies that will enhance sustainable agriculture and forestry practices across the Pacific region.
