SG Puna urged all nations of the UN family to conclude a legal binding agreement on marine biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction
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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
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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
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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
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Marine and coastal ecosystems most threatened in the world
Pacific expressed regret that Goal 14 is the least funded and that there are no markets for carbon sequestration or coastal protection
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Pacific Small Island Developing States call for stronger partnerships to sustainably manage oceans
Pacific Small Island Developing States told UN Ocean Conference that international law, strong partnerships and honoured commitments chart the way to sustainable ocean management
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Tonga recognises the importance of science, and transfer of marine technology to SIDS
Tonga calls on other countries to join the Political Declaration to enhance marine scientific knowledge, research capacity and transfer of marine technology to SIDS
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Calls on Pacific leaders to stand in solidarity against deep sea mining
PPADSM chair called on Pacific leaders to abandon their plans for deep-sea mining in their territorial waters and stand in solidarity against deep-sea mining
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Alliance launched against deep sea mining
Pacific nations announced Alliance for a Deep Sea Mining Moratorium to prevent the destructive industry to go ahead. “We refuse to destroy what we do not understand”.
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Fiji making big commitments at UN Ocean Conference
Fiji has the will to put resources behind the most far-reaching transformation in its history, says Fiji’s PM at UN Ocean Conference