Vanuatu has appointed Ralph Regenvanu as its Special Envoy for Climate Change and Environment to lead the nation’s global climate advocacy efforts
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Posted inStory / Papua New Guinea
Deep-sea mining continues in PNG despite moratorium
PNG’s commitment to a moratorium on deep sea mining is being questioned as seabed exploration in the Bismarck Sea resumes without prior notification to local communities
Posted inStory / Our region
Sautu Voyage — The Uto Ni Yalo’s call for ocean protection and Pacific solidarity
The Uto ni Yalo embarks on a historic voyage to Tonga, promoting Pacific unity, sustainable sea transport, and ocean conservation at the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting
Posted inOur originals / Fiji
Kalokolevu Village unites in mangrove restoration to combat climate change
Kalokolevu Village united to plant mangroves and commit to ongoing conservation efforts, recognising their vital role in combating climate change and protecting their coastal ecosystem
Posted inOur originals / Our region
Pacific voices demand stronger Global Plastic Treaty
Pacific voices are urging a strong Global Plastic Treaty with binding rules to tackle the escalating plastic pollution crisis, calling for comprehensive rules on product bans, design requirements, and equitable implementation
Posted inOur originals / Fiji
India reaffirms commitment to Climate Action at Fiji Parliament
India’s President reaffirmed its dedication to climate action and praised Fiji’s significant global contributions, emphasising a united effort to tackle rising sea levels and other climate challenges
Posted inOur originals / Fiji
Fiji secures US$70 million loan for climate resilience and sustainable growth
Fiji secures US$70 million concessional loan from ADB to bolster climate resilience and sustainable growth, focusing on public financial management, private sector development, and climate and disaster resilience
Posted inStory / Vanuatu
Vanuatu pushes ICC to recognise ecocide as international crime
Vanuatu’s UN representative has urged the International Criminal Court to recognise ecocide as the fifth international crime under the Rome Statute, emphasising the urgent need to protect the environment and hold perpetrators accountable
Posted inStory / American Samoa
American Samoa Governor places moratorium on seabed mining
American Samoa Governor has issued a moratorium on seabed mining, citing significant risks to marine biodiversity and insufficient scientific understanding of deep-sea ecosystems
Posted inOur originals / Our region
Pacific Women Leaders want action on nuclear legacy and gender disparities
A call was made for a study on nuclear testing’s impact on women and girls in the Marshall Islands, stressing the need for evidence-based data to address ongoing health issues and gender disparities