World Species Congress commemorated with a call to reverse species decline and safeguard biodiversity, urging the integration of traditional knowledge with modern science for holistic conservation
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Posted inStory / Solomon Islands
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
Posted inStory / Cook Islands
Cook Islands joins plastic treaty proposal for chemicals of concern
The Cook Islands, along with Rwanda, joins Norway in advocating for a comprehensive approach to regulating chemicals in plastic production, urging global action to mitigate plastic pollution’s dire environmental impact
Posted inStory / Our region
Pacific Islands calls on the plastic treaty to include legally binding obligations and implementing mechanisms to address legacy plastics
Samoa, representing AOSIS, calls for legally binding obligations in the plastics treaty to address legacy plastics in marine environments, emphasising the disproportionate impact on SIDS
Posted inStory / Papua New Guinea
Vanilla dreams to digital realms: Empowering Papua New Guinea’s farmers for global success
PNG local vanilla farmers are revolutionising their futures by embracing digitalisation and innovation, paving the way for their premium vanilla beans to shine on the global stage
Posted inOur originals / Fiji
From Devastation to Determination: Villagers’ Resilience After TC Winston Inspires Hope for Future Generations
Amidst the aftermath of Cyclone Winston, Verevere youths embark on an urban journey to rebuild their coastal home, embracing environmental stewardship and resilience, while women preserve traditions and empower their communities
Posted inStory / Our region
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
Posted inStory / Kiribati
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
Posted inOur region
Biologist’s keen eye spots (another) new species in the Pacific
Marine biologist Mark Erdmann discovers his 184th new species, the Eviota taeiae, in the coral reefs of Samoa, underscoring the ongoing richness and importance of reef ecosystems
Posted inStory / Our region
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