An oceans’ expert is supportive of the Kiribati Government’s for its plan to open the Phoenix Island Protected Area, or the PIPA, to commercial fishing.
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Pacific Islands leaders disappointed with the Glasgow climate pact, called industrialised countries to step up commitments
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Solomon Island fisheries commitment to equality boosted through gender and social inclusion training
Training to identify gender and social inclusion perspectives in the fisheries sector
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Maintaining sustainable tuna stocks in the Pacific is main focus for FFA Member
Pacific Islands unite against challenges to the sustainability of their tuna stocks and defend their sovereign rights to manage fisheries in their waters.
Posted inStory / Kiribati
Kiribati PIPA decision: scientist says there’s more value in taking control of fisheries
Kiribati planning to open up PIPA to commercial fishing meant there was a minimal return for the host nations and would lead to the collapse of some nations says scientist
Posted inStory / Our region
Used oil management: How French territories are turning a problem into a solution
New Caledonia and Wallis & Futuna progress in managing used oil harmful to human health and the environment through existing legislative, technical and financial tools
Posted inStory / Samoa
Samoan youth and experts share experiences to promote climate actions
Samoan youth and experts shared the reality of climate change with students in Japan to amplify the movement towards achieving the 1.5°C limit
Posted inStory / Our region
‘Declaration of war’: Pacific islands blast COP26 pledges
Pacific Island nations most vulnerable to climate change say rich world must step up, meet goal to limit temperature rise to 1.5C.
Posted inStory / Our region
For Clean Islands and a Clean Ocean in the Pacific, Start with Solid Waste Management
Solid waste challenges in the Pacific must be addressed at multiple levels to keep Pacific islands in pristine condition says the Director of the ADB’s Pacific Department
Posted inStory / Palau
New study finds heat resistant corals widespread in Palau
A new study identifies heat resistant corals in Palau that are more resilient to ocean warming and better prepared to withstand the impacts of climate change