Samoa calls for urgent global action on plastic pollution, highlighting health risks and advocates for a comprehensive treaty to address environmental and health impacts, particularly on vulnerable communities
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Posted inStory / Samoa
Whales and dolphins survey concluded successfully for Upolu and Savaii Islands
Samoa completes whales and dolphins survey seeking to enhance understanding, provide training, and contribute to the development of the Samoa National Marine Sanctuary Management Plan
Posted inStory / Our region
Forum Leaders express concern over Japan’s nuke waster water release
PIF leaders expressed strong concerns over Japan’s release of treated radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean, citing potential threats to the health and security of the region
Posted inStory / Our region
Saudi Arabia pledge US$50 million to kick start the Pacific Resilience Facility
Saudi Arabia pledged $50 million to initiate the Pacific Resilience Facility, a financing initiative addressing the vulnerability of Pacific nations to the climate emergency and alleviating debt distress
Posted inStory / Our region
Pacific CSOs condemn New Zealand official’s statement on fossil fuels amid Pacific Island Forum
Pacific civil society voices deep concern as NZ National Party spokesperson’s support for gas and offshore oil exploration is seen as undermining climate change efforts and contradicting the Pacific region’s commitment to a fossil fuel-free future
Posted inStory / Vanuatu
New mobile app and booklet to help preserve Vanuatu’s traditional climate knowledge
Vanuatu launched a new mobile app and booklet to fuse traditional climate knowledge with modern forecasting methods, enabling citizen scientists to document and analyse indicator species for effective climate change adaptation
Posted inStory / Our region
UN must act decisively to support small islands states impacted by sea level rise: UNGA President
UNGA President urged international support for Pacific Island nations facing existential threats from climate change, stressing the need for swift action, adaptation and resilience building
Posted inStory / Our region
Inalienability of affected UN Member States’ sovereignty and statehood raised at SIS Leaders Meeting
UNGA President stressed safeguarding sovereignty and statehood for vulnerable smaller island states amidst climate change, pledging to collaborate with PIF members to address the challenges, secure climate finance, and preserve cultural heritage
Posted inStory / Fiji
Fiji’s Ministry of Environment and Conservation International secure $7.2M grant from GEF
Fiji secures a $7.2 million grant from the GEF to protect its land and marine environments and achieve conservation goals in its EEZ and biodiversity areas
Posted inStory / Marshall Islands
SPC officially handed over 3D Model to RMI Government
A 3D model of Marshall Islands was officially handed over to the government, allowing visualisation of coastal flooding scenarios and the impact of sea level rise on agriculture, water security, and critical infrastructure