Publishers hope the new series will inspire the children of the Pacific to protect an ocean deeply connected to their culture. “We want Pacific children not to fear the ocean; rather they must be empowered to become respectful protectors…”
Category: Our region
Forests vital for green recovery in the Asia-Pacific region
Leading forestry experts and policymakers to explore the opportunities for the forestry sector to recover from the pandemic and accelerate actions on deforestation and forest degradation in the Asia-Pacific region
Oceans are better at storing carbon than trees. In a warmer future, ocean carbon sinks could help stabilise our planet
A new research highlights and quantifies that oceans can better store carbon than trees which in a warmer future could help balance our planet
First-ever Traditional Boat Builder’s Regional Workshop
A workshop enabled traditional boat builders to understand their integral part in the maritime industry and support climate-friendly maritime transport solutions in the Pacific region.
Assessing the aftermath of Tonga’s volcanic eruption and Tsunami
“It is clear that Tongans will be dealing with the aftermath” of the volcanic eruption and subsequent tsunami “for a long time,” says Stephen Ndegwa
UN to review Japan’s plan to release Fukushima water into Pacific
UN nuclear taskforce will ‘listen to local people’s concerns’ as Japan plans to release more than 1m tonnes of Fukushima water into the Pacific Ocean
Switching to carbon trading
PNG reporter writes how the country will drive to ban logging and go straight into carbon trading
Who should pay? Experts ask how small island states can secure compensation for climate damages
Experts discuss how small island states can secure compensation for climate damages while holding major polluting countries accountable for the climate crisis
Fiji calls for worldwide moratorium on deep seabed mining
Fiji calls on all ocean countries to adopt its commitments to a moratorium on deep seabed mining through 2030
The perfect storm
Data shows why the volcanic lightning storm from the Tonga eruption was unlike anything on record.