New Caledonia and Wallis & Futuna progress in managing used oil harmful to human health and the environment through existing legislative, technical and financial tools
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Samoan youth and experts share experiences to promote climate actions
Samoan youth and experts shared the reality of climate change with students in Japan to amplify the movement towards achieving the 1.5°C limit
‘Declaration of war’: Pacific islands blast COP26 pledges
Pacific Island nations most vulnerable to climate change say rich world must step up, meet goal to limit temperature rise to 1.5C.
For Clean Islands and a Clean Ocean in the Pacific, Start with Solid Waste Management
Solid waste challenges in the Pacific must be addressed at multiple levels to keep Pacific islands in pristine condition says the Director of the ADB’s Pacific Department
New study finds heat resistant corals widespread in Palau
A new study identifies heat resistant corals in Palau that are more resilient to ocean warming and better prepared to withstand the impacts of climate change
Role of Culture and religion in influencing positive Environmental behaviours explored
Alannah Smith says traditional cultures can positively influence sustainable behaviours by allowing people to reconnect with nature and their environment
Lautoka market waste composting success highlighted in global forum
Lautoka Market Waste Composting Project continues to succeed in converting green waste from the market that would have ended up in the landfill to money that benefits the Fijian community
A parametric micro-insurance hope for climate vulnerable communities in Vanuatu
A new climate and disaster risk parametric micro-insurance to provide immediate financial relief to climate vulnerable communities in Vanuatu
No More! Leaders from small islands abandoning fossil fuels for ocean energy – Global Ocean Energy Alliance (GOEA) formed with international partners
Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Tonga leads a Call To Action! for ocean energy, resilient economies and the establishment of the GOEA
Global Youth Programme tackling Plastic pollution to launch Pacific chapter
A global youth movement, which focuses on emerging waste issues like plastic pollution, will soon reach the Pacific.