Cook Islands PM confirmed that Japan’s discharge of treated nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean complies with international standards and does not violate the Rarotonga Treaty
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Pacific Leaders and Japan reach consensus on controversial Nuclear Wastewater discharge
Pacific leaders and Japan agreed on the safe discharge of Japan’s treated nuclear wastewater, ensuring compliance with international safety standards and transparency
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Tuvalu PM Feleti Teo urges global action as rising seas threaten nation’s survival
Tuvalu’s PM stressed the dire existential threat of climate change to Tuvalu, emphasising the nation’s urgent need for global cooperation to combat rising sea levels and ensure its future survival
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Forum SG Waqa emphasises unified efforts in regional Ocean Governance and BBNJ Implementation
Forum SG Waqa emphasised the critical role of ocean governance and regional cooperation, highlighting ongoing efforts to implement the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent and the importance of the BBNJ Treaty
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Pacific Resilience Facility gains momentum
Director of Programmes and Initiatives at the PIFS outlined plans for the urgent establishment of the Pacific Resilience Facility, seeking to mobilise $250 million this year for climate and disaster preparedness initiatives
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Japan Foreign Minister assures Pacific nations of ALPS treated water discharge compliance
Japan reaffirms adherence to international safety standards for Fukushima nuclear plant’s treated water discharge into the Pacific Ocean
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COP28 Highlights: COP28 adopts ‘UAE consensus’ paving the way for fossil fuel transition
COP28 President announced the endorsement of the ‘UAE Consensus’, marking a significant shift by addressing fossil fuels for the first time however, AOSIS raised concerns over the Global Stocktake’s procedural issues and insufficient commitments to peak emissions by 2025
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COP28 Highlights: Pacific tuna face alarming consequences without 1.5-degree climate action: FFA DG
FFA DG called for a strong commitment to align with the 1.5-degree target to mitigate projected Tuna losses in Pacific fisheries and urged the inclusion of fisheries in climate discussions
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Niue Minister calls on the U.S for commitment in climate action and Australia for stronger Pacific collaboration
Niue’s Minister urged the U.S and Australia to make stronger commitments to climate action and stressed the need for genuine and sustained engagement to address the Pacific region’s challenges
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Palau’s Climate Change negotiator, Xavier Matsutaro emphasises ambition and urgency at COP28
Palau’s climate change negotiator stresses the crucial need for ambition and urgency at COP28, emphasising the pivotal role of emission reduction in combating climate change and achieving the 1.5-degree Celsius goal