The 43rd meeting of the Pacific Island Forum (PIF 43) will take place from 27-31 August 2012. The meeting will be preceded by a Smaller Island States (SIS) Leaders’ Meeting and Pacific African Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Group of States Leaders’ Meeting. PIF 43 will include a Formal Session, Leaders’ Retreat, and post-Forum Dialogue Partners’ Plenary Session. Also at this meeting the world's largest marine park, announced by the Cook Islands in December 2011, will be launched.  

dates: 27-31 August 2012   location: Cook Islands   additional: Rarotonga   contact: Johnson Honimae   e-mail: johnsonh@forumsec.org.fj   www: http://www.forumsec.org.fj/pages.cfm/events/