Niue launched the Ocean Conservation Commitments initiative, creating a sustainable funding mechanism to help fund the long term protection of Niue’s ocean territory whilst leveraging a wide range of mutually reinforcing outcomes
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Pacific nations unite in a determined effort to combat Plastic Pollution
Pacific nations unite to combat escalating crisis of plastic pollution, emphasising the dire impacts on oceans, health, environment, economy, and cultures while advocating for international treaties and collective stakeholder involvement
Posted inStory / Our region
Climate adaptation costs exceed Paris pledge- Kiribati President Maamau told UN General Assembly
Kiribati President urged countries to put more funds beyond the global pledge agreed to in Paris as projected cost for climate adaptation has significantly increased
Posted inStory / Our region
Tara Chais: Media Masterclass on Ocean Science concludes
The Pacific Island Conference on Ocean Science and Ocean Management Media Master Class took place over two days. The event gathered journalists from 11 Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs) and Pacific scientists with the aim of fostering a deeper understanding of Ocean and Fisheries Science. The training was specifically designed to give regional journalists […]
Posted inStory / Vanuatu
New Vanuatu road design guide builds climate resilience into nation’s road network
New Vanuatu Road Design Guide to improve the nation’s road network ability to withstand climate-related impacts like extreme rainfall and sea level rise
Posted inStory / Solomon Islands
Revolutionising agriculture in Solomon Islands: Zai Na Tina and Gwa’ufaniu Organic Farm Learning Centres launched
Two organic farms were launched in Solomon Islands to promote agroecological approaches that will implement organic practice and foster knowledge exchange among small-holder farmers for the development of sustainable agriculture
Posted inStory / Our region
Climate action, not more promises- FSM President Simina told 78th UN General Assembly
“We don’t need more promises. What we need is action. For promises to turn into policy and for policy to turn into proactive steps towards real solutions.” – Micronesian President told UNGA
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The existential threat climate change poses to Pacific nations presented at International Tribunal
SPC presented urgent scientific evidence on the devastating impact of climate change on Pacific marine environments to the ITLOS, emphasising the need for rapid decarbonisation and greenhouse gas emission reduction
Posted inStory / Cook Islands
Cook Islands advocate for climate action funding for innovative Pacific-tailored solutions at UNGA
Cook Islands PM continues to advocate for climate action funding for innovative Pacific-tailored solutions, emphasising the importance of climate finance for the Pacific region