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Home » Our region » Micronesia » Page 6

Category: Micronesia

Nauru’s seabed mining pitch out of step with Pacific

By Sanjeshni Kumar October 1, 2021October 1, 2021

Nauru’s president told UN General Assembly that accessing polymetallic nodule resources is critical to building clean energy transitions and a circular economy

Critics question the climate crisis benefits of deep seabed mining

By Avatar photoSanjeshni Kumar September 20, 2021September 20, 2021

Critics worry that Nauru hoping to forge ahead with seabed mining may be counterproductive in relation to climate change

ADB and Nauru sign grant to expand and improve water, waste management services

By Sanjeshni Kumar September 1, 2021September 1, 2021

ADB supports the Government of Nauru to focus on improved resilience and sustainability.

Climate change expected to devastate Micronesian islands, leaders talk fight and adaptation

By Sanjeshni Kumar August 23, 2021August 23, 2021

Big emitters are not doing enough to curb emissions- former president of the Marshall Islands

‘Sticky questions’ raised by study on coral reefs

By Sanjeshni Kumar August 16, 2021August 16, 2021

A study found while extreme heat from climate change caused bleaching among the less disturbed coral reefs, adapted near the more populated and polluted waters.

The Race for EV Parts Leads to Risky Deep-Ocean Mining

By Sanjeshni Kumar August 3, 2021August 3, 2021

Some scientists suspect that disturbing ocean sediment could stir up long-sequestered carbon.

FSM President Panuelo issues new regulations to protect the environment

By Sanjeshni Kumar July 21, 2021July 21, 2021

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

By Sanjeshni Kumar July 20, 2021July 20, 2021

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

By Sanjeshni Kumar July 7, 2021July 7, 2021

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

By Sanjeshni Kumar July 6, 2021July 6, 2021

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.

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