Nicole Yamase visited the Challenger Deep trench, which lies nearly 11km below the surface
Category: Micronesia
First disbursement made by the Green Climate Fund to the Federate States of Micronesia
Green Climate Fund to enhance the resilience of vulnerable communities in FSM and help them better adapt to the effects of climate change
ADB, FSM sign $4 million grant to strengthen and secure FSM’s electricity network
ADB grant to address the challenges of climate change and disaster risk in the FSM’s energy sector
Kiribati receives aquaculture training from China while opening protected area to commercial fishing
The Chinese province of Hubei has sent experts to the Pacific island nation of Kiribati to conduct training in commercial aquaculture.
Kiribati steps up coconut pest control efforts through virtual training
Kiribati takes precautions on the fast-spreading Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Guam biotype that has infested its neighbouring Pacific Island countries and states
Commonwealth countries pilot new tool to gauge climate and ocean risks
A new approach to allow commonwealth participating countries on the frontlines of the climate crisis to assess and tackle climate vulnerability and risks in coastal communities
Marine scientists warn plans on ocean mining could be ‘pushed through’ despite ecological risks
Ocean floor could be opened up to deep sea mining from July 2023 despite warnings it could be “catastrophic” for marine life
Ocean flooding hits the Marshall Islands, Micronesia over consecutive days
The flooding in Micronesian states resulted from a combination of ongoing sea-level rise, high tide, and strong winds created by a storm in the vicinity of the Marshall Islands
A rush to mine the deep ocean has environmentalists worried
Nauru is behind a push to fast-track talks on mining rules for the deep seabed, which could see fragile habitats opened to exploitation as early as 2023
Support for Kiribati switch on marine sanctuary
An oceans’ expert is supportive of the Kiribati Government’s for its plan to open the Phoenix Island Protected Area, or the PIPA, to commercial fishing.