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
Category: Micronesia
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.
Kiribati PIPA decision: scientist says there’s more value in taking control of fisheries
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
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.”
Kiribati leads in waste management with Kaoki Maange System
Kiribati leads the way in dealing with waste and pollution in the region. From the Kaoki Maange System to 4R’s Bazzar initiative.
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