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Home » Our region » Micronesia » Page 2

Category: Micronesia

ADB, FSM sign $4 million grant to strengthen and secure FSM’s electricity network

By Sanjeshni Kumar December 22, 2021December 22, 2021

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

By Sanjeshni Kumar December 21, 2021December 21, 2021

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

By Sanjeshni Kumar December 20, 2021December 20, 2021

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

By Sanjeshni Kumar December 16, 2021December 16, 2021

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

By Sanjeshni Kumar December 10, 2021December 10, 2021

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

By Sanjeshni Kumar December 8, 2021December 8, 2021

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

By Sanjeshni Kumar December 7, 2021December 7, 2021

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

By Sanjeshni Kumar December 2, 2021December 2, 2021

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.

Kiribati PIPA decision: scientist says there’s more value in taking control of fisheries

By Sanjeshni Kumar December 1, 2021December 1, 2021

Kiribati planning to open up PIPA to commercial fishing meant there was a minimal return for the host nations and would lead to the collapse of some nations says scientist

Seas are coming for us in Kiribati

By Sanjeshni Kumar November 25, 2021November 25, 2021

Former Kiribati President calls for access to secure futures rather than being climate refugees. “Our land is disappearing faster than global action can stem climate change.”

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