Cook Islands PM confirmed that Japan’s discharge of treated nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean complies with international standards and does not violate the Rarotonga Treaty
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Pacific Leaders and Japan reach consensus on controversial Nuclear Wastewater discharge
Pacific leaders and Japan agreed on the safe discharge of Japan’s treated nuclear wastewater, ensuring compliance with international safety standards and transparency
Tuvalu PM Feleti Teo urges global action as rising seas threaten nation’s survival
Tuvalu’s PM stressed the dire existential threat of climate change to Tuvalu, emphasising the nation’s urgent need for global cooperation to combat rising sea levels and ensure its future survival
Forum SG Waqa emphasises unified efforts in regional Ocean Governance and BBNJ Implementation
Forum SG Waqa emphasised the critical role of ocean governance and regional cooperation, highlighting ongoing efforts to implement the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent and the importance of the BBNJ Treaty
From overfished to sustainable harvests: Pacific Bluefin Tuna rebound to new highs
The Pacific bluefin tuna population has exceeded international recovery targets a decade ahead of schedule, marking a significant success in fisheries management through coordinated international efforts
Fiji PM Rabuka content with test results on Fukushima nuclear waste water released into the Pacific ocean
Fiji’s Prime Minister expresses satisfaction with Japan’s test results showing no radioactive elements in Fukushima’s treated wastewater released into the Pacific Ocean
ADB, Australia, Tuvalu handover new climate resilient boat harbour in Nui
Nui Island celebrated the handover of their new boat harbour, a vital infrastructure project that promises safer and more efficient transportation for the island’s residents
IUCN Oceania Highlights Importance of Local Solutions to Global Biodiversity Framework at BIOPAMA Event
At a pivotal BIOPAMA event, IUCN Oceania’s Regional Director emphasised the importance of local solutions and robust data in achieving Global Biodiversity Framework – Target 3 at the 4th UN Conference on SIDs
Pacific science body welcomes global maritime ruling as a win for science and the Blue Pacific
SPC welcomes the ITLOS ruling, which recognises states’ legal obligations to monitor and reduce emissions impacting the marine environment, validating decades of evidence-based Pacific science
Solomon Islands calls on the global community to address the gaps regarding chemicals of concern in the plastic treaty
Solomon Islands stresses the urgent need to regulate hazardous chemicals in plastics, emphasising both production and disposal in global treaty negotiations on plastic pollution