A new declaration by Pacific leaders on maritime zone preservation helps but must also allow for cultural dialogue.
Category: Our region
Australian nuclear submarine plan ‘wrong direction at the wrong time’, Nobel prize-winning group says
The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons warns the plan will isolate Australia from its regional neighbours who want a nuclear-free Pacific
Pacific Forum Members hold third briefing with Japan regarding Fukushima treated nuclear wastewater
Pacific nations continue to raise questions and concerns around Japan’s plan to discharge Fukushima treated water into the Pacific Ocean
Critics question the climate crisis benefits of deep seabed mining
Critics worry that Nauru hoping to forge ahead with seabed mining may be counterproductive in relation to climate change
New ideas, new resources: ADB’s blue bond a big step toward healthy oceans
Blue bond to build sustainable blue economies and use the financial markets to scale up ocean solutions
RMI advances campaign to ban single use plastic products
Einwot Juon campaign to seek support from the communities to sign a petition in efforts to reduce the use of single-use plastic products
Pacific Forum prepares for COP26
Much more international aid is needed to tackle climate change in small island states, says Tuvalu’s Finance Minister
Albacore Tuna are spawning less, and that’s worrying some south Pacific nations
Often labelled as white tuna in the U.S, Albacore has been significantly declining over the past five to 10 years in the South Pacific
Outstanding contributions to environment and conservation recognised
Environmental leaders and activists who have shown commitment to environmental conservation and sustainability were awarded the PIELA
Commonsensing Project builds Climate resilience for Small Island nations
Climate Finance specialist speaks about the use of CommonSensing data in climate change adaptation and mitigation; and its potential in accessing much-needed climate finance