Kiribati leads the way in dealing with waste and pollution in the region. From the Kaoki Maange System to 4R’s Bazzar initiative.
Category: Micronesia
Government of Kiribati lifts closure of Phoenix Islands Protected Area
Kiribati lifts the closure of the Phoenix Islands Protected Area and replaces it with Marine Spatial Planning to sustainably use marine resources in the PIPPA area
Australia’s commitment to coal is putting my country of Kiribati in danger
Constant change in the climate policies of Australia and New Zealand has been a huge disappointment to Pacific island nations
FSM paving the way for the Pacific by depositing its maritime boundaries with the UN
Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is the first country in the region to deposit its maritime boundaries baselines with the United Nations.
FSM President launches bold project to boost energy access for remote communities and reduce reliance on fossil fuels
FSM Sustainable Energy Project to reduce reliance on fossil fuel whilst generating more sustainable energy solutions for its people
Training builds capacity of Kiribati protected area practitioners
Ministry and stakeholders can now make full use of the Pacific Islands Protected Area Portal to assist internal planning processes for protected and conserved areas
Improving organic waste management in Chuuk and Yap states
The FSM organic waste management project to facilitate various awareness and engagement campaigns to inform local communities on FSM’s Organic Processing Program
SPC supports FSM to access USD 16.6 Million from the Green Climate Fund for urgent Climate action
SPC’s programme to help FSM establish a dedicated on-granting facility to bolster the ability of local authorities to deliver climate action at the community level
Kiribati Met Service empowered to protect residents
Kiribati Meteorological Service staff have taken part in training to improve their understanding of climate and weather prediction tools
Nauru’s seabed mining pitch out of step with Pacific
Nauru’s president told UN General Assembly that accessing polymetallic nodule resources is critical to building clean energy transitions and a circular economy