A call was made for a study on nuclear testing’s impact on women and girls in the Marshall Islands, stressing the need for evidence-based data to address ongoing health issues and gender disparities
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President Heine Urges Bold Action on Gender Equality at Pacific Women’s Conference
Marshall Islands President urged Pacific leaders to adopt bold approaches to tackle gender inequality, emphasising its link to climate justice and the need for transformative action
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Pacific Women’s Conference: Urgent Calls for Gender and Climate Justice
The 15th Triennial Conference of Pacific Women urged for gender-responsive climate policies to address the disproportionate impact of climate change on women and girls
Posted inOur originals / Marshall Islands
Pacific Islander’s Drive to Open New Markets for His Nation’s Tuna
From humble beginnings to overseeing millions of tons of tuna exports, Donny Andrike leads a small but determined team from Marshall Islands, breaking barriers and bridging language gaps to bring their prized catch to the lucrative European Union market
Posted inOur originals / Papua New Guinea
Life on the Front Lines of Food Safety: A Quality Officer’s Journey
Every day, Richard Shane Brigil meticulously ensures that each can of tuna from PNG meets international safety standards, driven by his relentless commitment to quality and the global reputation of his homeland
Posted inOur originals / Kiribati
“Ladies of the Line”: Kiribati’s All-Woman Team Policing Fish Exports
Joana Rabaua, a senior verification officer for Kiribati’s fisheries authority, leads a team of six women ensuring every fish exported meets rigorous standards, showcasing the power of women in the male-dominated fisheries sector
Posted inOur originals / Papua New Guinea
Behind PNG’s Sea Food Safety Success: Meet National Fisheries Audit Certification Officer- Martha HACCP Champion
Martha Paul, a seafood safety inspector in PNG, ensures the quality of fish exports through rigorous inspections and audits, contributing to the country’s reputation as a reliable exporter and safeguarding economic growth
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New Tuna Harvest Strategy
WCPFC20 concluded with the adoption of a new Tropical Tuna Measure that will guide fishing controls for bigeye, skipjack, and yellowfin tuna in the Pacific region and help in the sustainable management of tuna stocks
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Commission works to improve fishing crew labour standards
Delegates at the WCPFC20 unanimously passed a proposal for binding conservation measures to enhance labour standards and crew welfare in fishing vessels, with the new rule expected to be produced at the next year’s meeting
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Differing Views on Increasing Observer Presence on Longline Fishing Boats Discussed at Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission Meeting
Contrasting opinions emerged as proposals to reduce observer coverage on longline fishing boats sparked concern from WWF Pacific, highlighting potential setbacks in combating Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated fishing