A call was made for a study on nuclear testing’s impact on women and girls in the Marshall Islands, stressing the need for evidence-based data to address ongoing health issues and gender disparities
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President Heine Urges Bold Action on Gender Equality at Pacific Women’s Conference
Marshall Islands President urged Pacific leaders to adopt bold approaches to tackle gender inequality, emphasising its link to climate justice and the need for transformative action
Pacific Women’s Conference: Urgent Calls for Gender and Climate Justice
The 15th Triennial Conference of Pacific Women urged for gender-responsive climate policies to address the disproportionate impact of climate change on women and girls
Japan’s nuclear wastewater discharge not a breach of Rarotonga Treaty, confirms Cook Islands PM
Cook Islands PM confirmed that Japan’s discharge of treated nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean complies with international standards and does not violate the Rarotonga Treaty
Pacific Leaders and Japan reach consensus on controversial Nuclear Wastewater discharge
Pacific leaders and Japan agreed on the safe discharge of Japan’s treated nuclear wastewater, ensuring compliance with international safety standards and transparency
Tuvalu PM Feleti Teo urges global action as rising seas threaten nation’s survival
Tuvalu’s PM stressed the dire existential threat of climate change to Tuvalu, emphasising the nation’s urgent need for global cooperation to combat rising sea levels and ensure its future survival
Forum SG Waqa emphasises unified efforts in regional Ocean Governance and BBNJ Implementation
Forum SG Waqa emphasised the critical role of ocean governance and regional cooperation, highlighting ongoing efforts to implement the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent and the importance of the BBNJ Treaty
Artivist turns trash into treasure: A fight against plastic pollution
Suzanne Turaganiwai, a marine science graduate turned “artivist,” transforms marine debris into striking art pieces to raise awareness about plastic pollution and advocates for systemic change
A Deep Connection to the Sea: Youth advocate calls for climate action in the Pacific
Jessie Mule Siga, a passionate advocate and WWF Pacific Volunteer calls for urgent climate action to protect the “Sea of Islands” that deeply connects and sustains Pacific Islanders
Transforming Fiji’s Agriculture: The journey towards sustainable farming
The Centre for Agriculture Technology Transfer officially opened in Nausori, Fiji to transform local farming practices with a focus on sustainability and reducing carbon emissions