Deep-sea mining could have an irreversible impact on Pacific fish stocks that will be devastating for Pacific Island communities who depend on the ocean for food and their livelihoods
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Posted inStory / Fiji
Conservation International Premiere’s Lau Seascape Documentary at Inaugural Lau Yaubula Festival
The rich biodiversity and cultural richness of the Lau Islands
Posted inStory / Our region
Rarotonga Treaty could be ‘undermined’ if Pacific leaders don’t oppose Japan’s nuclear dump
Even if Japan insists the wastewater is treated and safe, some Pacific leaders were “undermining the objectives of the Rarotonga Treaty by not standing up against Japan’s plans.” – says an international law expert
Posted inStory / Our region
U.S has helped Pacific Island countries unlock US$0.5 billion to manage climate change
Pacific Islands are leading the world on climate issues, advocating for action that has catalysed change on a global scale – U.S Ambassador
Posted inStory / Our region
Pacific group pushing for global shipping to act on climate target
Pacific group calls for the global shipping industry to align itself with the 1.5 degrees climate target.
Posted inStory / Our region
Iconic environmental vessel sets sail for Pacific to gather evidence of climate change
Rainbow Warrior sets sail for the Pacific to amplify the voices of Pacific people suffering the impacts of climate change to the world’s highest court
Posted inStory / Our region
Pacific Islands Forum committed to addressing strong concerns on the Fukushima treated nuclear wastewater
PIF committed to addressing strong concerns on the potential threat of nuclear contamination to the health and security of the Blue Pacific, its people, and its prospects
Posted inStory / Our region
Nuclear experts would drink Japan’s treated radioactive wastewater
New Zealand and Australian Independent nuclear experts say they would drink water and eat fish from the Pacific Ocean after Japan dumps its treated radioactive wastewater
Posted inStory / Our region
New highseas treaty recognises and upholds special connection we have with our ocean: Forum SG
The new BBNJ treaty recognises and upholds the special connection we have with our ocean and recognises that the Pacific community have a role to play in the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity – says SG Puna
Posted inStory / Palau
Palau President Whipps supports Japan’s plan to release treated nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean
Palau’s President becomes the first Pacific leader to express support for Japan’s plan to release treated nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean