Pacific Blue Line maintain their strong position for a global ban on deep sea mining. “The move to ban Deep Sea Mining in the Pacific is a decision not only to be considered by the Pacific Islands States but globally.”
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OACPS to support Vanuatu draft resolution seeking climate justice at UN court
OACPS to support Vanuatu’s climate campaign to seek an advisory opinion from the ICJ. OACPS SG says Vanuatu’s initiative is very important to member states
Japan’s plan to release nuke wastewater in Pacific Ocean will be devastating, says new WCPFC Executive Director, Rhea Moss-Christian
If Japan’s plan to release nuke wastewater into the Pacific Ocean is not handled properly, its impact will be devastating to the Pacific region, says WCPFC Executive Director
Nations come together as historic climate justice vote draws near
Nations join Vanuatu to accelerate the course of climate justice in finalising the question text, which will now be debated and put to a vote at the UN General Assembly in the coming months
Tonga volcanic eruption reshaped Pacific seafloor
A survey by experts shows the Tonga volcanic eruption in January reshaped Pacific seafloor by violent debris flows out to a distance of over 50 miles
Football hope for climate vulnerable Tuvalu
Tuvalu is still hopeful it can join the world football body, FIFA despite its vulnerability to climate change
Laura Lochman encourages Pacific women to be part of Energy sector
Women need to be included in taking care of our energy security now and moving towards the use and adoption of more innovative and less carbon-producing technologies, says Laura Lochman
WTO reform must include Pacific interest
Fiji’s Trade Minister says WTO must address trade and environmental issues and be responsive to the global challenges that the Pacific face
Falemaka urges Pacific to work together to advance interests in WTO matters
PIFS ambassador urged Pacific to work together to advance interests in WTO and be more active in the discussions in putting forward issues that are common interest to our region
WTO Fisheries Fund to help Pacific Island nations
WTO director intends to use the fisheries fund to help the Pacific Island countries strengthen fisheries management and data collection