Dr Filimon Manoni appointed as the new Commissioner of the Office of the OPOC in Palau, highlighted the importance of unity and action in preserving the profound relationship between Pacific people and the ocean
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Posted inStory / Fiji
We need to ensure the landscape of waste management & recycling gets shaped by core fundamental principles – PRF Founder
PRF founder stressed the importance of a clean environment and responsible waste management in the Pacific while urging for sustainable practices that prioritise the well-being of the environment and local communities
Posted inStory / Our region
Future of prosperity lies in our ocean – its fishery and its resources: Forum SG
SG Puna highlights the need for the Pacific to shift away from relying heavily on tuna access revenues and focus on diversifying and future-proofing the tuna industry amidst challenges like IUU fishing, climate change, and shifting market dynamics
Posted inStory / Our region
Memorandum between SPREP and Birdlife enhances collaboration to protect birds and biologically important sites
SPREP and Birdlife International signed a new MOU to protect the Pacific region’s birds and vital ecosystems, highlighting efforts to reduce bycatch and restore island ecosystems
Posted inStory / Our region
Factsheets to support Pacific negotiations for Plastics Treaty launched
A series of factsheets were launched at the 31st SPREP Meeting of Officials to support Pacific Island negotiators in the INC process to negotiate an International Legally Binding Instrument to combat plastic pollution
Posted inStory / Our region
New MoU signed between SPREP and IRD – French Research Institute for Sustainable Development
SPREP and IRD signed a five-year MoU to support sustainable development goals in the Pacific region
Posted inStory / Melanesia
MSG Secretariat condemns Japan’s discharge of ALPS water
MSG Secretariat criticises Japan for using the IAEA report to justify the discharge of treated nuclear waste water into the Pacific Ocean
Posted inStory / Our region
Pacific groups welcome deep sea mining moratorium in Melanesia
Melanesian leaders declare a moratorium on deep sea mining in their respective jurisdictions, advocating for a Pacific-wide approach and thorough environmental scientific investigations
Posted inStory / Our region
Fukushima water dumping souring Japan’s relations with Pacific islands
Fukushima water dumping is souring Japan’s relations with Pacific islands due to concerns about potential health and environmental impacts
Posted inStory / Papua New Guinea
PTF 2023: Current trends show Pacific, PNG tuna industry thriving in 2050
“If countries make the right decisions and manage challenges and opportunities through current trends, the future is bright for Pacific trade in tuna and fisheries to 2050” – says INFO Fish Lead