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Major milestone reached in historic climate judgement as States submit arguments to world’s highest court
As the deadline for State submissions to the ICJ on climate change passes, global efforts unite with Pacific Island nations leading the charge toward a pivotal moment in shaping international legal obligations for climate justice
SPREP to provide support to Kiribati’s single-use plastic reduction priorities
SPREP conducted a workshop to help address the very visible single-use plastic waste problem in Kiribati and discussions for potential ban expansion
Small Islands: COP29 Presidency must commit to urgent delivery of Climate commitments
AOSIS urges COP29 Presidency for bold commitments, emphasising ambitious NDCs and robust Climate Finance Goals to tackle worsening climate impacts on vulnerable small island states
Operation Rai Balang: Joint Forces Combat IUU Fishing to Secure Sustainable Fisheries Future
Operation Rai Balang, led by FFA concludes, emphasising regional collaboration and determination to combat IUU fishing, safeguarding marine resources and ensuring food security
Papua New Guinea ratifies nuclear test ban treaty
Papua New Guinea joins global efforts against nuclear proliferation, ratifying the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty as a critical step toward disarmament
$10 million project aims to reduce single-use plastics in Cook Islands
A new project in the Cook Islands aims to curb plastic pollution by targeting single-use plastics in the food and beverage sector, amid concerns over landfill capacity and environmental impact
WTO fish talks collapse, Avoid a bad deal: PANG
PANG states global fish talks to curb harmful subsidies have failed to reach agreement at the WTO Ministerial, sparking concerns over unfair subsidies favoring large-scale distant water fishing fleets
Kiribati begins Marine Spatial Planning journey with the Pacific BioScapes Programme
Kiribati begins marine spatial planning, seeking to sustainably manage its vast ocean resources for ecological, economic, and social benefits with the Pacific BioScapes Programme
Study reveals neighbours are factors to scaling Indigenous-led conservation
Research in Fiji shows that support from environmental organisations, local committees, and trust-building efforts are crucial in expanding Indigenous-led conservation, showing valuable insights for global conservation efforts amidst climate and biodiversity crises