USAID Climate Ready project mobilises US$562 million that will benefit more than 800,000 people in the Pacific for climate resilient and climate change adaptation goals
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Posted inStory / Our region
New report puts Australia in top- five list of planet wrecking countries
PICAN calls for urgent action to phase out fossil fuels as a new report reveals that Australia ranks third largest exporter of fossil fuel pollution
Posted inStory / Fiji
Bi-partisan approval for WTO fisheries subsidies agreement in Fiji’s Parliament
Fiji’s Parliament unanimously endorses the ratification of the WTO fisheries subsidies agreement, a historic bi-partisan move seeking to restrain harmful subsidies and promote sustainable marine resource use
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Findings of Fiji’s Ocean Expedition will be available within a year
Fiji’s first ocean expedition in over a century will finalise its findings for at least a year and aid crucial decisions regarding ocean health and sustainability
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Policies and global agreements must benefit rural dwellers, says Veitayaki
Dr Joeli Veitayaki emphasises the need for policies and international agreements to benefit marginalised rural communities and stresses the importance of traditional knowledge in ocean management
Posted inStory / Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands implements landmark ban on single-use Plastics
Solomon Islands implements landmark ban on single-use plastics to make the country cleaner and more sustainable, allowing a six-month grace period for existing stockpiles, with penalties starting after 1 March 2024
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Ocean Commissioner Pleads for Strong Leadership and Governance
The Pacific Ocean Commissioner calls for strong leadership, policy, science, and traditional knowledge in ocean management, emphasising the need for regional and global cooperation to address pressing challenges
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Regional Dialogue to Foster Holistic Ocean Governance Approach
Regional ocean policy and governance dialogue aimed at addressing challenges and boosting cooperation in Pacific Island countries’ ocean governance efforts
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Dr Manoni Takes the Helm as OPOC’s New Commissioner
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
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