Pacific nations unite to combat escalating crisis of plastic pollution, emphasising the dire impacts on oceans, health, environment, economy, and cultures while advocating for international treaties and collective stakeholder involvement
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Marine ecologist highlights urgent need to protect seagrass ecosystem for climate resilience
Marine ecologist stresses the urgent need to protect seagrass meadows for climate resilience and “blue foods”, highlighting their vital role in protecting coastal communities and providing valuable resources
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USAID Climate Ready project mobilises US$562 million for Pacific Island countries’ climate resilience
USAID Climate Ready project mobilises US$562 million that will benefit more than 800,000 people in the Pacific for climate resilient and climate change adaptation goals
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Pacific Islands Forum Women Leaders unite to address gender equality and climate action
Pacific Political Climate Champion for GESI urged innovation and action, calling for the creation of opportunities and spaces for women’s voices to be heard.
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The long-lasting consequences of nuclear testing in the Pacific region
Marshall Islands is committed to raising awareness and seek justice for the devastating impacts of nuclear testing, says Ambassador of RMI to Fiji
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Civil society and Forum to hold Japan accountable should anything go wrong with the nuke waste water discharge
The civil society watches closely for the next 17 days, demanding transparency, accountability and a commitment to the safety of both the Pacific Ocean and its inhabitants
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Forum will hold Japan ‘accountable’ on the release of Fukushima nuclear wastewater: SG Puna
Forum SG affirmed that it will continue to hold Japan to the safety commitment and ‘accountable’ on the release of Fukushima nuclear wastewater
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Japan’s discharge plan sparks criticism from Fiji’s former top diplomat
Fiji’s former top diplomat criticised Japan’s treated nuclear wastewater release plan, saying “Japan, as a PIF Dialogue Partner, should have been sensitive to the needs and feelings of PIF members..”
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PICAN urges Fiji to work with Forum leaders on Japanese nuclear dumping plan
PICAN urges Fiji to work with Forum leaders for further discussion and consultations on Japan’s nuclear dumping plans and consider the concerns raised by the PIF panel of scientific experts
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ICJ extends submission deadline for Advisory Opinion on climate change
ICJ approves the request from Vanuatu and 14 co-signatory states to extend the timeline for written statements and comments on the landmark Advisory Opinion