An archaeological study found about 1500 B.C. octopus lures throughout the Mariana Islands
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Posted inStory / Vanuatu
Vanuatu Climate initiative endorsed by OACPS Council of Ministers
OACPS agreed to endorse Vanuatu’s climate campaign to seek an advisory opinion from the ICJ to protect the rights of people against the adverse effects of climate change
Posted inStory / Fiji
Fiji begins selection of Private sector developer for 3000 affordable, Climate-resilient homes
Fiji has commenced the process of engagement with potential developers to provide affordable, climate-resilient homes for 3,000 low and middle-income Fijian families
Posted inStory / Our region
Negotiations in Jamaica to develop ‘risky’ deep sea mining
FSM brings moratorium position on deep sea mining to the International Seabed Authority as negotiations have begun to develop a ‘risky’ mining code
Posted inStory / Our region
Pacific Climate Roundtable hears solidarity call from three COP Presidencies
COP 26 President urged Pacific nations to remain solid in their moral position and push for the biggest emitters to address the climate crisis
Posted inStory / Niue
NZ Navy Hydrographers get to work mapping Niue’s unique landscape
Niue request assistance from NZ Navy Hydrographers to carry out a full bathymetric survey to show an accurate shape of the ocean floor and coral reefs
Posted inStory / Our region
Greenpeace urges alliance against ‘rush to open deep-sea mining’
Greenpeace urged NZ to stand in solidarity with Pacific neighbours and join the alliance calling for a moratorium on deep sea mining
Posted inStory / Our region
Ocean Voyages Institute removes 96 tons of plastic from Pacific Ocean
A cargo ship collects over 96 tons of plastic waste from the Pacific Ocean
Posted inStory / Our region
Pacific forced to deal with consequences of climate change: COP26 President
COP26 president witnessing the impacts of climate change and rising tides in Fiji says he will challenge his counterparts in the developed world on the need to render assistance and bolster climate financing
Posted inOur originals / Our region
COP26 president highlights urgency of climate action in the Pacific
COP26 president said they continue to work together with Pacific Island countries to cajole major emitters, to honour their Glasgow promises and turn their climate commitments into action