Small island states, particularly those in the Pacific, are playing a crucial role in advocating for a sustainable recovery from COVID-19
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Japan: UN experts ‘deeply disappointed’ by decision to discharge Fukushima nuclear wastewater
UN experts convey deep regret at Japan’s decision to release contaminated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the ocean
New Zealand introduces climate change law for financial firms in world first
The new law will require banks, insurers and investment managers to report the climate impacts of their businesses and explain how they will manage risks
Enhancing a climate-resilient marine sector in the Cook Islands
Research indicates that coral cover in Aitutaki is very low
The NDC Hub launches 10-year Strategy for Climate Action in the Pacific
The 10-Year strategy aims to improve NDC planning and policy, strategy, and legislation in Pacific island countries
UN atomic energy agency to work with Japan on Fukushima water disposal
IAEA to support Japan on Fukushima water disposal
Forum SG Dame Meg Taylor statement regarding Japan decision to release ALPS treated water into the Pacific Ocean
Japan to hold off the contaminated water discharge until consultations are undertaken with Pacific Island Forum Members
Fukushima: Japan announces it will dump contaminated water into sea
Environmental groups and neighbours censure plan to release more than 1m tonnes of contaminated water in two years’ time
Microbiology equipment distributed for anti-microbial surveillance and control
The new equipment distributed by SPC will assist in the proper detection of micro-organism causing urinary tract infections
Mountains of Hydro trouble
Landowners have refused to lease EFL the 2700 acres of land needed for the Qaliwana Hydro project