Solomon Islands reiterated its call to end plastic pollution by 2040 and calls for binding provisions in the treaty to restrain and reduce the consumption and production of primary plastic polymers to sustainable levels
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Palau, as PSIDS Chair, calls for a revolution to end plastic pollution
PSIDS Chair called for urgent action to finalise a plastics treaty addressing the full lifecycle of plastic by the end of 2024 as 23 million tonnes of plastic are released annually, half ending up in the Pacific Ocean
Samoa, as Chair of AOSIS, highlights human health risks at INC-3 in Nairobi
Samoa calls for urgent global action on plastic pollution, highlighting health risks and advocates for a comprehensive treaty to address environmental and health impacts, particularly on vulnerable communities
Whales and dolphins survey concluded successfully for Upolu and Savaii Islands
Samoa completes whales and dolphins survey seeking to enhance understanding, provide training, and contribute to the development of the Samoa National Marine Sanctuary Management Plan
Forum Leaders express concern over Japan’s nuke waster water release
PIF leaders expressed strong concerns over Japan’s release of treated radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean, citing potential threats to the health and security of the region
Saudi Arabia pledge US$50 million to kick start the Pacific Resilience Facility
Saudi Arabia pledged $50 million to initiate the Pacific Resilience Facility, a financing initiative addressing the vulnerability of Pacific nations to the climate emergency and alleviating debt distress
Pacific CSOs condemn New Zealand official’s statement on fossil fuels amid Pacific Island Forum
Pacific civil society voices deep concern as NZ National Party spokesperson’s support for gas and offshore oil exploration is seen as undermining climate change efforts and contradicting the Pacific region’s commitment to a fossil fuel-free future
New mobile app and booklet to help preserve Vanuatu’s traditional climate knowledge
Vanuatu launched a new mobile app and booklet to fuse traditional climate knowledge with modern forecasting methods, enabling citizen scientists to document and analyse indicator species for effective climate change adaptation
UN must act decisively to support small islands states impacted by sea level rise: UNGA President
UNGA President urged international support for Pacific Island nations facing existential threats from climate change, stressing the need for swift action, adaptation and resilience building
Inalienability of affected UN Member States’ sovereignty and statehood raised at SIS Leaders Meeting
UNGA President stressed safeguarding sovereignty and statehood for vulnerable smaller island states amidst climate change, pledging to collaborate with PIF members to address the challenges, secure climate finance, and preserve cultural heritage