PPADSM chair called on Pacific leaders to abandon their plans for deep-sea mining in their territorial waters and stand in solidarity against deep-sea mining
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Alliance launched against deep sea mining
Pacific nations announced Alliance for a Deep Sea Mining Moratorium to prevent the destructive industry to go ahead. “We refuse to destroy what we do not understand”.
Threat Of Plastic Outweighing Fish By 2050 Heavy on Pacific Leaders’ Minds at Ocean Conference
Pacific urged world leaders at the UN Ocean Conference to support the development of National Plastic Prevention Plans and consider supporting legislation to phase out problematic plastics
Pacific leads the way in shaping fisheries subsidies agreement outcome at 12th WTO Ministerial
Pacific told the 12th WTO Ministerial Conference they “need solution now”. “Our ocean and coastal communities cannot wait any longer for a perfect Fisheries Subsidies Agreement.”
Pacific Small Islands Developing States make a strong mark at UN Ocean Conference
PSIDS called for improved international efforts at all levels to improve and sustain the health, productivity and resilience of our ocean
Fiji making big commitments at UN Ocean Conference
Fiji has the will to put resources behind the most far-reaching transformation in its history, says Fiji’s PM at UN Ocean Conference
Technology helps fishers tap new resources in the South Pacific
FAO’s FishFAD project provides skills and equipment to Fijian fishers to sustain coastal fisheries
Introducing ‘glassphalt’ roads – a smashing idea?
Samoa introduces ‘glassphalt’ roads to alleviate the pressure on landfills and Samoa’s natural resources
US$10 million will boost Vanuatu’s resilience and preparedness for recovery from future disasters
US$10 million to help improve Vanuatu’s resilience and preparedness for recovery from future disasters and strengthen efforts on climate change adaptation
Leaving a lasting Pacific Ocean legacy
Pacific Island communities have developed some of the most effective practices to support the sustainable use of coastal and ocean resources, we just need to take heed, writes Robert Richmond