Amidst sensationalist pledges at COP28, a hidden scandal unfolds: the global land grab through carbon markets. Pacific elders urged Pacific communities to be skeptical as dubious carbon trading deals risk exploitation and hinder climate targets
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Tuvalu Optimistic for Longline Fisheries Solutions at WCPFC 20th Session
As a nation heavily reliant on tuna fishing for revenue, Tuvalu is optimistic about finding solutions for longline fisheries at WCPFC20
Urgent Calls for Proactive Measures at WCPFC to Safeguard Future of Pacific Fisheries
Bubba Cook, the WWF Western and Central Pacific Tuna Program Manager, emphasises the need for immediate action to secure the longevity of our fisheries
Civil Society Organisations Optimistic for Effective Measures Against Illegal Fishing at WCPFC 20th Session
CSOs are filled with hope and optimism as they anticipate positive outcomes at the WCPFC meeting that will tackle regional challenges like illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing
Delegates hopeful of a new Tropical Tuna Measure
There are high expectations for a new Tropical Tuna Measure that will guide fishing controls for bigeye, skipjack, and yellowfin tuna in the region’s jurisdiction
Niue Minister calls on the U.S for commitment in climate action and Australia for stronger Pacific collaboration
Niue’s Minister urged the U.S and Australia to make stronger commitments to climate action and stressed the need for genuine and sustained engagement to address the Pacific region’s challenges
Palau’s Climate Change negotiator, Xavier Matsutaro emphasises ambition and urgency at COP28
Palau’s climate change negotiator stresses the crucial need for ambition and urgency at COP28, emphasising the pivotal role of emission reduction in combating climate change and achieving the 1.5-degree Celsius goal
Fiji President launches conservation of shark and ray santuary campaign in Dreketi, Macuata
Fiji launched the Conservation of Shark and Ray Sanctuary Campaign to protect endangered shark and ray species in the Dreketi River following a survey revealing the presence of critically endangered and vulnerable species in the area
SPREP calls for more robust regime to address the full life cycle of ghost gear
SPREP urged for a more robust international regime to address the full life cycle of Ghost Gear, revealing that 640,000 tonnes of such gear pose a major danger to marine life
Nauru highlights microplastics risks in Nairobi
Nauru, representing PSIDS, stressed the urgent need to address the global risks from microplastics to marine ecosystems, environment, and human health, urging a treaty banning plastics with intentionally added microplastics