Advocates of PNMS’s support the development and strengthening of Palau domestic fisheries while opposing the plan to re-open PNMS to long-line and purse seine fishing activities
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Australian zero carbon exports could slash emissions across Asia and Pacific
New research has found that Australia has the potential to drive significant emissions reductions across the Asia Pacific region
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More plastics to be added to ban list, says Samoa Environment Chief
Samoa to add more plastic items to the ban list upon the availability of appropriate alternatives in the fight against plastic pollution
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A treaty to tame our ‘Wild West’ oceans
As negotiators meet to hash out the final parts of a treaty to protect ocean biodiversity, Pacific leaders say delays in taking action cannot extend any further
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Pacific trials new high tech tools in response to illegal fishing
Pacific trials new high tech tools to combat IUU fishing and complement its existing suite of monitoring, control and surveillance tools
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Pacific Resilience Fund a win-win option says PIFS deputy SG at debt for climate swaps
PIFS deputy SG called on the Pacific region’s development partners to support the PRF to address the debt situation and build community resilience against disasters
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Women, Girls must be centre of global climate fight – Pacific to CSW66
Pacific calls for more recognition of the critical role of women and girls in climate resilience. “In Pacific communities, women have a history of adapting to climate change impacts.”
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Climate Change & COVID – 19: Pacific women showing strong governance and resilience through these crises
Pacific women that are highly susceptible to climate change, disaster risks and natural hazards have excellent adaptive capacity, writes Belyndar Rikimani
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Fisheries and climate change: A Pacific perspective
Climate justice is critical issue for Tuna industry as Pacific countries will be “getting less revenue, through no fault of their own, because they haven’t made many of the emissions.” writes Fatu Tauafiafi
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Ecosystem-based adaptation to climate change in the Pacific Islands: Launch of the 2nd Kiwa regional project, “PEBACC+”
A new project to pursue its ecosystem management and protection initiatives to promote climate adaptation in the Pacific Islands