This symbol was designed for the 1st Assembly of Austronesian Leaders held in 2002 in Taipei, the Republic of China (Taiwan) and has been employed as the symbol for every following Austronesian conference to date. The blue ocean waves, golden sunlight and green island are unique elements to the Austronesian heritage. They represent how the Austronesians followed the ancestral footsteps to sail to new islands in a double-outrigger canoe. It also very well represents how each member of the Austronesian Forum will work together to promote the common interests of the entire Austronesian community.
