The MIMRA deposited in the FAO repository the country’s National Plan of Action to Prevent, Deter and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing.
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Advancing together in Asia and the Pacific
Integrated approaches for climate-resilient development supported by UNDP are improving lives and livelihoods and protecting the planet as nations race to address the climate crisis.
Climate change ‘greatest threat’ to livelihoods, security of Pacific people: Expert
Pacific islands ‘highly vulnerable’ to climate-related events, such as tropical cyclones, flooding, drought, says UN.
Japan PM tells Pacific that nuclear wastewater dump is harmless
PM Suga says Japan will provide Forum members with scientific evidence on Fukushima nuclear plant discharge.
If it is safe, dump it in Tokyo, says Ni-Vanuatu leader
Forum Secretary General awaits access to all information by Japan on nuclear waste so that Pacific leaders can make an informed decision based on science.
Cook Islands to continue support of UN seabed mining process
Cook Islands PM says it will continue to support the work of the ISA in developing global seabed mining regulations
Pacific Progress – Towards a decade for Oceans: Protecting the Pacific’s most valuable resource
To protect the Blue Pacific, Pacific regional and national leaders will make their case to the global community and encourage world leaders to make meaningful investments.
Not a lone shark: bull sharks may form ‘friendships’ with each other, study finds
The apex predators show preferences for certain individuals and avoid others, according to new research on sharks in Fiji.
Push to formalise deep sea mining regulations sparks concern
The Nauru Government’s two-year rule for deep sea mining has concerned environmental groups, but lawyers say what happens next is very unclear.
Climate smart alliance proposed at Pacific food systems dialogue
The dialogue brought together food system experts and policymakers to address sustainable development challenges affecting Pacific food systems.