Samoa calls for an international framework to protect countries threatened by rising sea levels, stressing the urgency of the issue and the need to preserve maritime rights and entitlements in the face of climate change
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Pitcairn Islands seeks to improve biodiversity and climate resilience with SPREP Invasive Species Team and PRISMSS partners
Pitcairn Islands to develop a strategy for preserving its terrestrial environment, addressing invasive species and potential threats to its ecosystem with SPREP Invasive Species Team and PRISMSS partners
Posted inStory / Our region
Pacific climate warriors call for a future of renewables ahead of Pacific Islands Forum meeting
Pacific youth activists presented their climate demands to Forum SG Puna, urging fossil fuel-free Pacific endorsement and a swift transition to community-centered renewable energy
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Radioactivity risks in Pacific seafood ‘low’
Dr Nicholas Fisher from Stony Brook University reveals that while some Pacific seafood may contain low levels of radioactive Cesium from Fukushima, the overall risk to human health is low
Posted inStory / Fiji
Fiji formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies
Fiji becomes the first Pacific Island nation to formally accept the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, a significant step towards curbing harmful fishing subsidies
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Digital Earth Pacific monitoring mangroves damage and recovery following Tropical Cyclone Winston
In 2016, Cyclone Winston devastated Fiji, affecting over half the population and causing substantial economic damage. The initiative Digital Earth Pacific seeks to offer essential remote tools for disaster response and recovery in the Pacific region
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Forum SG Puna applauds youth climate activists’ vital role in climate battle ahead of COP28
Forum SG Puna lauds the vital role of young Pacific climate activists in combating climate change and commends their determination and resilience as they lead the way to COP28
Posted inStory / Palau
Palau calls on the new global plastics treaty to prioritise production control and incentivise alternatives
Palau calls on the new plastics treaty to address the entire plastic lifecycle, including production control, rather than relying solely on recycling, in order to combat the plastic pollution crisis threatening its unique marine environment
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Pacific Islands urge global leaders to seize a ‘once-in-a-generation’ opportunity to halt the plastics crisis
Pacific Islands nations are urging world leaders to adopt an ambitious global plastic treaty inspired by the successful Montreal Protocol to address the severe plastic pollution disproportionately impacting their region
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Pacific delegates adopt the first ever amendment to the Waigani convention
Parties to the Convention adopt the first ever amendment to the Waigani convention, aligning it with international efforts to combat plastic waste, marking a crucial step for Pacific environmental protection and sustainability