WWF hopeful WCPFC 19 will take a decision to prohibit the use of wire leaders and shark lines to address a heavily depleted oceanic whitetip shark stock and silky shark
Pacific Tuna will not collapse next year if WCPFC fails to adopt management measures
Fishery will not collapse next year if WCPFC fails to adopt management measures of a harvest strategy for skipjack tuna, says Pacific tuna industry expert
Tuna fisheries in the region may lose certification if WCPFC fails to adopt management measures
WCPFC’s failure to adopt harvest strategies this year would put Tuna species in the Western and Central Pacific at peril and cause global turmoil in the market for sustainable Tuna, says Fisheries Standard Director
Pacific climate champion lauds Loss and Damage outcome from COP27 -but net zero, fossil fuel fight continues says Paeniu
Praising the decision made at COP27 on loss and damage, Pacific climate champion lamented the failure to achieve emissions targets and the phasing out of fossil fuels
Vanuatu elevates draft resolution to UNGA requesting an advisory opinion from ICJ on climate change
Humanity must “leave no stone unturned in its effort to address the climate crisis,” says Vanuatu’s special climate envoy
Prolonged drought leaves many without food and water in PNG
Many PNG residents are suffering from the detrimental effects of severe prolonged drought. PNG PM says his government will look at how best they can help those affected
Pacific Ocean Commissioner calls on world to conclude a legal binding agreement on marine biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction
SG Puna urged all nations of the UN family to conclude a legal binding agreement on marine biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction
U.S Vice President to request $600 million for ocean resilience in Pacific Islands
U.S Vice President to request $600 million that will help the Pacific region strengthen climate resilience, invest in marine planning and conservation, combat IUU fishing, and enhance maritime security
Pacific dealing with runaway climate crisis: Forum Chair
“We continue to deal with a runaway climate crisis, in which we will soon find ourselves on the brink of no return.” – Fijian PM
Calls on UN member states to join the Declaration on Preserving Maritime Zones in the face of Climate Change-related sea-level rise
SG Puna reiterated the threats of climate change and sea-level rise as the defining issue that imperils the livelihoods and well-being of Pacific people