SPREP launched a new guide for the Pacific islands to access sustainable sources of financing to address the continuing threat of invasive species
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Posted inOpinion / Papua New Guinea
Improving livelihoods in remote lowland communities in PNG
PNG food supplies can be enhanced by greater production and consumption of energy-dense foods, superior cultivators of current crops, and improved techniques for growing, say the authors
Posted inStory / Polynesia
Hawaii homeowners must tell prospective buyers if sea level rise threatens their property
Hawaii became the first state to require real estate sellers to disclose to potential buyers if their property is threatened by sea-level rise
Posted inStory / Palau
One Island Nation’s Controversial Plan To Take Climate Justice Into Its Own Hands
Palau’s controversial plan to open 80% of Palau National Marine Sanctuary has domestically raised questions over who would benefit from opening the EEZ, writes Amy Gunia
Posted inStory / Our region
Dumping treated nuclear wastewater in Pacific Ocean not recommended
Global experts unanimously say they “don’t see enough information to support Japan’s plan of dumping radioactively contaminated water into the Pacific ocean.”
Posted inStory / Papua New Guinea
PNG’s Fishing Industry Association releases sustainability report
FIA PNG Sustainability Director says PNG will continue its ongoing commitment to transparency within the tuna supply value chain strategy as FIA releases sustainability report
Posted inStory / Our region
Pacific Islands Climate Change Forum highlights importance of climate science for decision-making
SPREP Director-General highlighting the need for climate science and information in the Pacific says “science needs to be communicated” so that countries can “negotiate better and be informed.”
Posted inStory / Our region
IAEA releases first report on safety of planned water discharge from Fukushima Daiichi site
Japan’s plan to discharge water from the Fukushima Daiichi site into the Pacific ocean is proceeding in line with relevant international safety standards according to the first IAEA report
Posted inStory / Tuvalu
Climate change expert Ian Fry brings passion, experience to new post
Climate change expert says “more focus on efforts to reduce emissions, but not a lot of talk about helping countries adapt to the impacts of climate change.” is the big gap in international dialogue
Posted inStory / Our region
Pacific Parliamentarians Alliance on Deep Sea Mining calls for more commitments to safeguarding our ocean from deep sea mining
The political momentum is growing in the Pacific region on Deep Sea Mining with the launch of the Pacific Parliamentarians Alliance on DSM, says PPADSM Chair