About MIF

The Micronesian Islands Forum (MIF) is a regional intergovernmental organization composed of island nations and territories in the Micronesia subregion of the Pacific Ocean. Its members include:

• The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)
• The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI)
• The Republic of Palau
• The Territory of Guam (US)
• Nauru
• The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (US)
• The States of Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, and Kosrae (FSM)

The MIF’s primary goal is to promote cooperation and collaboration among its members on issues of common concern, such as:

• Sustainable development
• Climate change
• Ocean conservation
• Economic development
• Cultural preservation
• Regional security

The forum also serves as a platform for its members to engage with other regional and international organizations.

The MIF was established in 1994 and has held regular meetings since then. The most recent meeting was held in February 2023 in Pohnpei, FSM.

The MIF plays an important role in promoting cooperation and collaboration among its members on issues of critical importance to the Micronesia region.