Ocean floor could be opened up to deep sea mining from July 2023 despite warnings it could be “catastrophic” for marine life
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Glasgow Climate Change Conference: A Glass Half Empty
Glasgow failed to deliver a definitive statement on how to reach the Paris Agreement goal of 1.5⁰C for vulnerable Pacific Island Countries, says Dr Ian Fry. “The glass is half empty.”
New support from Republic of Korea for Blue Pacific Coastal and Marine Planning
A new project will identify vulnerable coastal areas in the Pacific and develop geospatial tools to build data and evidence for marine and coastal planning
King tides wreak havoc on islands in Manus and East Sepik Province
The rise in sea level and king tides now affecting more than 30,000 lives on coastal Manus will continue through 2022, according to the Manus Province disaster office.
Wallis and Futuna Environment Service awarded 2021 Pacific Invasive Species “Battler of the Year” Award
Wallis and Futuna Environment Service recognised for its work in managing invasive species in their country
Horror at new plan to excavate pristine Fiji reef
Villagers and businesses fight back a Kiwi-led group that wants to create ‘world class’ surf waves by excavating two channels through coral reef off a pristine Fijian island group
Ocean flooding hits the Marshall Islands, Micronesia over consecutive days
The flooding in Micronesian states resulted from a combination of ongoing sea-level rise, high tide, and strong winds created by a storm in the vicinity of the Marshall Islands
Fiji launches blue prosperity programme to secure healthy oceans & economic resilience
A new partnership with the Waitt Institute will support the implementation of 30 percent protection of Fiji’s ocean and development of a diverse blue economy
Vanuatu shares benefits of NexGen climate science information with global audience
NextGen climate science information provides Vanuatu useful insights into changes in the climate that has assisted the sectors in their planning and decision-making
A rush to mine the deep ocean has environmentalists worried
Nauru is behind a push to fast-track talks on mining rules for the deep seabed, which could see fragile habitats opened to exploitation as early as 2023