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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Posted inStory / Our region
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
Posted inStory / Tuvalu
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
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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
Posted inOur originals / Fiji
Artivist turns trash into treasure: A fight against plastic pollution
Suzanne Turaganiwai, a marine science graduate turned “artivist,” transforms marine debris into striking art pieces to raise awareness about plastic pollution and advocates for systemic change
Posted inOur originals / Fiji
A Deep Connection to the Sea: Youth advocate calls for climate action in the Pacific
Jessie Mule Siga, a passionate advocate and WWF Pacific Volunteer calls for urgent climate action to protect the “Sea of Islands” that deeply connects and sustains Pacific Islanders
Posted inOur originals / Fiji
Transforming Fiji’s Agriculture: The journey towards sustainable farming
The Centre for Agriculture Technology Transfer officially opened in Nausori, Fiji to transform local farming practices with a focus on sustainability and reducing carbon emissions
Posted inStory / Our region
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
Posted inStory / Our region
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
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Rufino Varea appointed Regional Director of PICAN
Rufino Varea, a distinguished expert in marine ecotoxicology and environmental risk assessment, has been appointed as the new Regional Director of the Pacific Islands Climate Action Network (PICAN)