Nauru’s president told UN General Assembly that accessing polymetallic nodule resources is critical to building clean energy transitions and a circular economy
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Fiji joins the global call at UNGA for a “nuclear free world”
Fiji urges all Member States to join and ratify the new TPNW to free the world of nuclear weapons
Researchers uncover signs of ecosystem collapse in significant PNG wetland
Ongoing ecological monitoring and development of wetland management plans needed to conserve PNG’s Lake Kutubu
Palau President Whipps asks world leaders to support Pacific maritime boundaries declaration
Palau President reiterated that climate change is a top priority, and collective action is needed to address the risks
Race to the bottom: the disastrous blindfolded rush to mine the deep sea
One of the largest mining operations ever seen on Earth aims to despoil an ocean we are only barely beginning to understand
Strong Pacific voice needed at COP26
George Edgar assured that the voices of Pacific youth will be passed on to the COP26 Presidency
Small islands caught between tourism economy, climate change
The small island developing states made up a substantial portion of countries with tourism economies most at risk from climate change
Vanuatu to push international court for climate change opinion
Vanuatu wants clarity on the legal responsibilities owed to its people related to climate change
Pacific nations appeal for solidarity to combat COVID-19 and climate change
Pacific Island leaders underlined the need for global solidarity, commitment and action to combat COVID-19 and climate change
Samoa PM Fiame Mata’afa calls for more commitment from polluters
The real challenge for Pacific communities is about action for survival, Samoan PM stressed