Pacific nuclear victims seek an apology for actions decades ago. “…..we are still angry that we are not recognised as nuclear victims.”
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Turn the Tide: Pacific leaders join global call for a halt to deep sea mining
Pacific urged global leaders to place a halt on deep-sea mining until there is enough scientific research to understand the impacts of deep-sea mining
“The Ocean is us. We are the Ocean” – reiterates Fiji’s Minister of Fisheries
Fiji’s Minister of Fisheries urged the Pacific community to turn immense ocean challenges into genuine ambition in the efforts toward Blue Pacific.
Reflections of the Pacific Oceans Commissioner on the state of Blue Ocean Continent
SG Puna reflected on geopolitics, climate change, sea-level rise and pollution as emerging issues that will continue to shrink the Pacific oceanscape in the months and years ahead
The Vulnerabilities of the Pacific People with Disability in the midst of a Climate Crisis
Government, NGOs and other actors need to recognise the barriers faced by people living with disabilities in the midst of a Climate Crisis, writes the author
Tuvalu races against time and tide in “Future Now” project
Tuvalu races against time in an effort to preserve as much about the island nation as possible using new technology and before Tuvalu is completely submerged
Fiji committed to enhance planting initiative
Fiji continues to strengthen their initiative to plant 30 million trees in 15 years to increase its forest cover and enhance biodiversity and ecosystem.
Fiji launches toolkit to revive Fiji’s fishing ground
A new tool to provide fishing communities in Fiji with information on how to avoid undersized fish and comply with Fiji’s coastal fisheries regulations
Loss and Damage Finance significant concern for PSIDS
Pacific SIDS to push for the establishment of loss and damage finance facility towards COP27. “PSIDS need to look at more than just continuous dialogue.”
Climate finance remains an essential priority for PSIDS
Climate finance priority remains essential for Pacific SIDS as 0.28 percent of the raised US$79.8 billion climate finance by wealthy and industrialised nations were allocated to PSIDS