New greenhouse facility to boost Pacific’s crop research capabilities in health testing and greenhouse-based scientific research
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NZ firm ThinkSafe’s technology being used to protect endangered species in Pacific
A New Zealand technology company has been chosen to help project workers in the Pacific Islands as they try to prevent the extinction of endangered species.
Climate change is like war: Fiji PRUN
Fiji’s PRUN Ambassador urged policymakers at every level to make it a priority to keep global warming below 1.5°C. Meanwhile, Fiji launched the UK Pacific Climate Change Photography Exhibition.
USP conducts research on climate and disaster risk finance insurance
USP conducts research on Climate and Disaster Risk Finance and Insurance to understand the risks associated with financing and insurance within grassroots communities
How Impact Analysis methodology tools are helping Nukuoro atoll document its freshwater supply
Impact Analysis methodology tools are helping authorities in the FSM document its freshwater supply and secure the future of the Nukuoro atoll
Trees shade the way to positive change
The Isi Akson project in the Solomon Islands is initiating local actions that provide nature-based solutions for climate change and biodiversity loss
Scientists: Japan’s plan to dump nuclear waste into the Pacific Ocean may not be safe
A panel of scientists has not found conclusive evidence that the discharge of Fukushima wastewater into the Pacific ocean would be entirely safe
Use sand resources ‘wisely’ or risk development fallout – UNEP report
Given our dependency on sand, the UNEP report finds sand must be recognised as a strategic resource with multiple roles in the environment and its extraction and use needs to be rethought
New Zealand commits to climate financing
NZ increases climate finance to a billion dollars over the next four years to assist Fiji and other Pacific Island countries mitigate the impacts of climate change
French Polynesian mayors support safeguarding South Pacific Ocean and traditions
French Polynesian President’s ocean commitment could benefit offshore fish and the local artisanal fishers. Meanwhile, mayors continue to advocate for creating two large-scale, highly protected MPAs around their archipelago.