Facing the prospect of rising sea levels swallowing their homes, many Pacific leaders and scholars are preparing for the worst: Eliorah Malifa for the Pacific Wayfinder series.
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Protecting the marine ecosystem in Solomon Islands
Destructive fishing methods and the effects of climate change could permanently damage the environment in Solomon Islands, and laws against it need to be supported with education and awareness: George Maelagi
Hawaiians look to tradition to cope with Climate change
Conservation and heritage groups in Hawaii are reviving traditional values to reduce climate change damage.
PNG Environment Minister Mori urges developers to obey environmental laws
PNG Environment Minister to send officers to investigate and establish the level of pollution and environmental destruction that occur by foreign companies.
Inform E-Learning Platform officially launched!
The second installment of SPREP’s 2021 series provided an opportunity for the Inform team to introduce the modules to support enhanced environmental data access.
Pacific Forum leaders set permanent maritime borders, as rising seas shrink islands
Maritime zones are currently measured from coastal low-water lines, but rising sea levels mean islands are changing shape.
ADB and Samoa to build efficient, climate-resilient port
The Enhancing Safety, Security, and Sustainability of Apia Port Project will transform the port into a more resilient and efficient international port.
Bolstering Food Security in the Marshall Islands
The RMI workshop enhanced the decision making aspect of young people on agriculture and food security.
‘Sticky questions’ raised by study on coral reefs
A study found while extreme heat from climate change caused bleaching among the less disturbed coral reefs, adapted near the more populated and polluted waters.
ADF supports Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency
The joint aerial and maritime surveillance efforts resulted in the detection of unauthorised fishing activities.