ADB grant to address the challenges of climate change and disaster risk in the FSM’s energy sector
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Papua New Guinea women harness indigenous knowledge and science to protect coral reefs
In some parts of the country, women are not allowed to dive, but Sea Women of Melanesia is out to change that by educating women to conserve their local coral reefs
Undersea volcano sends plume of steam into the skies near Tonga
A Pacific volcano last emerged in 2014, has started letting off plume about 15km into the air near Tonga
Sweet success in farm tourism and beekeeping
Agritourism and beekeeping have weathered the COVID-19 pandemic in the Pacific region to emerge as key strengths of the second phase of the PARDI.
Kiribati receives aquaculture training from China while opening protected area to commercial fishing
The Chinese province of Hubei has sent experts to the Pacific island nation of Kiribati to conduct training in commercial aquaculture.
US$7 million ADB Grant to help Marshall Islands move to renewables
ADB grant to enhance the disaster resilience of RMI’s energy network and prepare for a shift to renewables
Report says sharks in the Pacific Ocean are in danger of being overfished
A report states one of the biggest issues facing oceanic whitetip sharks is the bycatch or the unintentional catch
Kiribati steps up coconut pest control efforts through virtual training
Kiribati takes precautions on the fast-spreading Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Guam biotype that has infested its neighbouring Pacific Island countries and states
Vanuatu CSOs demand National Parliament to officially declare a climate emergency for Vanuatu
The Vanuatu Civil Society calls out to its government to officially declare a Climate Emergency as an action to address climate change impacts
Fiji urges supports for PIF declaration on maritime boundaries and sea level rise
Fiji urged UN member states to support the PIF declaration on maritime boundaries and sea level rise as climate change is the single greatest threat to Pacific