Overwhelming evidence globally shows that the toxic chemical, additives and pollutants found in plastics have serious risks to human and planetary health.
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The Pacific voice heard as the world builds a new plastics treaty
Anthony Talouli says “while the impact of what we are doing to manage plastic pollution is great and we are doing what we can – we need to work with our global community to do more.”
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Tuvalu shares uphill battle with plastic waste
Plastic treaty essential for Tuvalu as it fights an uphill battle with plastic waste. “We’ve done all we can nationally, we now need global cooperation.”
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Tackling the Ghost Fishing Gear haunting Our Pacific Ocean
Cook Islands calls for ghost gears to be included in the Plastic Treaty as it impacts marine life and our marine food chain and is a significant cause of marine litter
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Journey to COP27: Pacific Women negotiators state their case for 1.5 world
Pacific Women are calling on developed countries to turn pledges and commitments into urgent, bold and tangible action, consistent with the 1.5 degrees pathway
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Strengthening the One Pacific voice for a new global agreement to halt biodiversity loss
Around 65 Pacific island participants, SPREP Members, and partners gather to discuss strategies to halt biodiversity loss ahead of CBD COP15
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Journey to COP27: Pacific negotiators strengthen resolve to fight for 1.5 world
With a better understanding of the Pacific’s positions in thematic areas, Pacific delegates advance their fight for survival at COP27
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Australia commits to plastic-free Pacific
Australia renewed its commitment and support for the work to address waste and marine pollution in the Pacific
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Communities first for ocean governance in Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands has made voluntary commitments to strengthen Community Based Resource Management initiatives to ensure communities are on the frontlines of ocean governance
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Tonga takes ocean fight to global stage
Tonga called on the global community to support the implementation of urgent measures to achieve SDG 14