Visible from space, the mega coral is three times larger than the previous record-breaker, is believed to be about 300 years old, storing a record of ocean conditions from past centuries
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At the opening of COP29, the world is reminded “we are on a road to ruin”
COP29 President-elect Mukhtar Babayev declared, “We are on a road to ruin. Climate change is already here,” calling for urgent global action
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1.5 to stay Alive for Pacific countries is non-negotiable
At COP29, the lead Coordinator for the PSIDS for the Mitigation Workstream emphasised that limiting global warming to 1.5°C is essential for the survival of vulnerable island communities
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COP 29 Must Keep 1.5 Alive – Our survival cannot be negotiated: PIF Chair, Sovaleni
PIF Chair and Tongan Prime Minister urges COP29 to prioritise the 1.5-degree Celsius goal for the future of the Pacific
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Small Islands negotiate their survival at COP29
Small Island nations stand united at COP29, demanding urgent action to safeguard their futures and the planet amid escalating climate threats
Posted inOur originals / Solomon Islands
Mining’s Silent Wave: The hidden impact on marine resources and coastal communities
Rural coastal communities in Solomon Islands’ Isabel Province are grappling with severe environmental and livelihood impacts from mining operations, as pollution devastates marine ecosystems and threatens food security
Posted inOur originals / Our region
Pacific Islands Forum DSG calls for united Pacific response to escalating disaster threats
Pacific Islands Forum DSG stressed the urgent need for resilience-building in the Pacific
Posted inOur originals / Fiji
Women at the Forefront of Octopus Fishery
A new report highlights how women fishers in Fiji’s coastal regions are driving economic growth through octopus harvesting, processing, and marketing, while also facing challenges related to health, sustainability, and market access
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Conservation Dialogue unites Pacific Indigenous Leaders from Fiji, Aotearoa, Samoa and the Cook Islands towards shared vision to strengthen traditional stewardship of nature
Conservation International convened Dialogue to strengthen the effective management of land and ocean resources by Indigenous Peoples, supporting resilience amidst accelerating climate change impacts and exploring sustainable financing pathways
Posted inStory / Vanuatu
Vanuatu PM calls for Climate Justice, backs New Caledonia and West Papua self-determination at UNGA
Vanuatu’s Prime Minister condemned global inaction on climate change, financial reform, and decolonisation while urging immediate collective action to protect vulnerable nations