Fiji becomes the first Pacific Island nation to formally accept the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, a significant step towards curbing harmful fishing subsidies
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Digital Earth Pacific monitoring mangroves damage and recovery following Tropical Cyclone Winston
In 2016, Cyclone Winston devastated Fiji, affecting over half the population and causing substantial economic damage. The initiative Digital Earth Pacific seeks to offer essential remote tools for disaster response and recovery in the Pacific region
Palau calls on the new global plastics treaty to prioritise production control and incentivise alternatives
Palau calls on the new plastics treaty to address the entire plastic lifecycle, including production control, rather than relying solely on recycling, in order to combat the plastic pollution crisis threatening its unique marine environment
Pacific Islands urge global leaders to seize a ‘once-in-a-generation’ opportunity to halt the plastics crisis
Pacific Islands nations are urging world leaders to adopt an ambitious global plastic treaty inspired by the successful Montreal Protocol to address the severe plastic pollution disproportionately impacting their region
Pacific delegates adopt the first ever amendment to the Waigani convention
Parties to the Convention adopt the first ever amendment to the Waigani convention, aligning it with international efforts to combat plastic waste, marking a crucial step for Pacific environmental protection and sustainability
New Caledonia launches implementation of Ecosystem-based Adaptation to Climate Change project
The PEBACC+ project to strengthen the resilience of ecosystems, people and economies in response to escalating climate change-related challenges
Pacific delegates urged to make their voices heard in the latest global plastics treaty negotiations next month
Pacific delegates meet in Palau to further discuss Pacific strategies and seek endorsement on the PSIDS positions for the INC-3
Pacific civil society denounce Fiji PM’s alarming stance on fossil fuels
Pacific civil society expresses disappointment with Fiji’s PM for suggesting a ‘realistic’ approach to Australian coal and gas production, considering the climate crisis and calls for an end to fossil fuel projects globally, as it threatens the Pacific’s existence
Pacific countries urged to stand united and leave no stone unturned as they chart path to COP28
Pacific countries urged to stand united and leave no stone unturned as they gather to consolidate positions and messages on priority thematic areas ahead of the UNFCCC COP28, stressing the urgent need for global climate action
Pacific countries demand accountability and responsibility on climate finance
Pacific countries urged major greenhouse gas emitters to fulfill their pledges and financially support Pacific countries most affected by climate change, emphasising the urgency of the situation due to worsening effects