IAEA to conduct first extensive sampling of Marine Environment near Fukushima Daiichi supporting environmental monitoring, technical assessment, and safety standards evaluation related to the treated water release into the Pacific Ocean
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Samoa Government wants stronger disaster awareness
On the 14th anniversary of the 2009 tsunami, Samoa’s Acting PM stressed the need for greater climate crisis awareness, urging stronger global efforts to address climate change impacts while affected families recover and relocate to safer places
Second phase for ecosystem-based adaptation to climate change efforts begins for Fiji’s Garden Island
The PEBACC+ Project Phase 2 is working to enhance resilience in Taveuni Island by safeguarding its ecosystems and implementing nature-based solutions to combat climate change impacts and involving community engagement
Fukushima nuclear waste water issue to be a standing agenda item at next PALM meeting: Forum SG
SG Puna says Forum will hold the IAEA to account for its commitment to monitor the discharge of treated nuclear wastewater into the ocean as Japan will begin releasing a second batch of wastewater
Pacific countries endorse Guiding Framework for Invasive Species Management
SPREP Members endorsed the second edition of the Guiding Framework for Invasive Species Management in the Pacific to combat the destructive impact of invasive species on Pacific communities
Fiji pushes for successful implementation of WTO’s Fisheries Subsidies Agreement
Fiji joins 40 other WTO members who have ratified the fisheries subsidies agreement and leads efforts to implement fisheries subsidies
‘When Pacific region pulls together, the world listens’
Australian scientist stressed the importance of Pacific decision-making in energy transition, emphasising the need to move away from fossil fuels to avoid an unbearable future
Pacific region should discourage any subsidies that support fishing of stocks declared overfished: Forum DSG Nayasi
Forum DSG calls on Pacific region to oppose subsidies that support overfishing and emphasises the importance of the WTO Fisheries Subsidies Agreement in combating IUU fishing and protecting the oceans
World Bank provides US$11.5 million grant to boost Tuvalu’s Climate and disaster resilience, preparedness, and response
World Bank approves US$11.5 million grant financing to Tuvalu to improve climate and disaster risk assessment, monitoring, and emergency response, with immediate funds available in case of a natural disaster
Tokelau works on Blue Economy Roadmap
Tokelau begins developing a five-year Blue Economy Roadmap to enhance the governance, management and protection of its marine ecosystem and ocean resources