Some scientists suspect that disturbing ocean sediment could stir up long-sequestered carbon.
Category: Micronesia
FSM President Panuelo issues new regulations to protect the environment
New regulations to protect the natural environment by harmonising national contracts with conservation and preservation efforts.
Language critical to Kiribati as it faces the challenge of Climate Change
Language to keep Kiribati rooted to their land and tradition while facing the challenges of climate change.
Push to formalise deep sea mining regulations sparks concern
The Nauru Government’s two-year rule for deep sea mining has concerned environmental groups, but lawyers say what happens next is very unclear.
DeepGreen the main beneficiary of Nauru’s mining trigger
The Pacific Regional Civil Society groups say DeepGreen is the real beneficiary of the Nauru Government’s decision to trigger the start of seabed mining.
Deep-sea mining could start in two years after Nauru gives UN ultimatum
The International Seabed Authority has two years to finalise regulations governing the controversial industry after Nauru notified the UN body of plans to start mining.
Nauru sets a two-year deadline for deep-sea mining rules
Nauru President notified ISA about the mining plans to be carried out by a subsidiary of The Metals Co.
Why Pacific Island Nations, like the Federated States of Micronesia, need Climate Change Finance for food Security Now
Climate advocates say the impact of climate change on food security and livelihoods in PICTs are worsening
Taiyo Micronesia Corporation criminally charged for unlawful removal of shark fins
The Taiyo Micronesia Corporation (TMC) has been charged with unlawful removal of shark fins.
The island with no water: how foreign mining destroyed Banaba
The Kiribati island survived droughts due to sacred caves that captured rainfall but uncontrolled phosphate extraction ruined this precious resource