Friends of the Mariana Trench co-founder is “asking the Biden administration to keep the Mariana Trench nomination on the list of the inventory of possible marine sanctuaries.”
Category: Our region
Mango island community to rebuild on ‘Eua, under island development programme
Mango islanders affected by the tsunamis and volcano eruption early this year will now have their homes rebuilt on the land identified in ‘Eua
Report highlights risk of climate-induced statelessness and nationality loss in the Pacific
A new report recommends how law amendments could prevent statelessness and nationality loss for Pacific islanders who may be forced to migrate due to climate change
Protecting the nationality of Pacific Islanders as climate change hits
A new report recommends steps to safeguard nationality rights and to future-proof the legal connection between Pacific Islanders and their homes in the context of climate change
Partnership to address risk of WWII oil spill at Chuuk lagoon announced
Partnership to enhance existing efforts to remove oil from the high-risk wrecks in Chuuk Lagoon that are posing significant environmental risks
The smart phone app helping Fijians form healthy eating habits
Fiji combines digital savvy with traditional approaches to help Fijians monitor eating habits and give them guidance on planting vegetable gardens
Former Kiribati president slams Australia’s ‘politicisation’ of climate action and power of fossil fuel lobby
Five days before Australian election, the former president of Kiribati urges leaders to understand climate crisis means ‘survival is on the line’ for Pacific islands
Is your energy behaviour the missing link in energy efficiency policy?
Energy efficiency is fundamental for supporting Pacific island nations to advance efforts toward achieving their national renewable energy and energy efficiency targets, writes Kakau Foliaki
Tuna for food security
Palau MAFE Minister prioritising a food secure community says tuna will contribute to increasing food security in Palau
US$20m Climate Adaption support for Kiribati’s Outer Islands
A new climate change adaptation project to invest in critical climate adaption and resilience measures for many of Kiribati’s most isolated and remote communities