The ISLANDS Pacific project to safeguard the Pacific environment and people from hazardous chemicals and harmful waste
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The Metals Company and ISA slammed over Environmental Impact statement
Pacific and international CSOs call the recent Nauru Ocean Resources Inc. EIS process for The Metals Company “a disingenuous, stage-managed public relations exercise.”
Development of Samoa National Used Oil Management Plan underway
A project is underway in Samoa to maintain a clean and resilient environment by improving the management of waste oil
Pacific-licensed vessels top IUU fishing list in the region by misreporting catch
A report revealed that Pacific licensed vessels or fleets are heavily involved in IUU fishing and dominated by misreporting
Safeguarding unique ecosystems in the South Pacific
A new project to safeguard the unique ecosystems in the Cook Islands that are imperiled by human activities and the impacts of climate change
Women fish too: invisible women in tuna industries
The role of women in the Tuna industry need essential recognition to break the bias that the tuna fishing industry is a man’s world, writes Kate Barclay
Gender Equality and Climate Justice: Pacific Civil society reinforces the nexus between the two during International Women’s Day
Pacific Civil society stressed the need to strengthen national and regional responses to gender and climate injustice “as women are the ones who are at the forefront of the climate crisis.”
Pacific Marine Biosecurity Toolkit and Battler Guide launched
Pacific Marine Biosecurity Toolkit and Battler Guide to support marine biosecurity and control the movement of invasive marine species in the Pacific region
SPREP applauds endorsement of resolution to end Plastic Pollution
SPREP call on the international community to help the Pacific from further pollution impacts by taking urgent and immediate action to agree on endorsement to end Plastic Pollution
Report: Women hold the key to unlocking the potential of sustainable energy in the Pacific
A report shows improving women’s access to sustainable energy is essential to equitable and sustainable development across the Pacific