French Polynesian new marine protected area and artisanal fishing zones could benefit people and nature
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New benefits for Pacific from Forum/PCRIC Disaster Risk Finance partnership
A new partnership to provide advice and capacity building to Pacific Island Countries and increase planning and preparedness against disasters.
Seabed mining equity dilemmas in the Pacific
Seabed mining can affect fisheries and the flow-on social equity issues need to be addressed.
Tonga tsunami: ‘Kids were screaming as if a war was upon us’
Sheltered only by small tarpaulins and mats, a Tongan family watched ash and rock fall from the sky, and huge waves crash over the island. “We came down to an island that was completely wiped out.
First disbursement made by the Green Climate Fund to the Federate States of Micronesia
Green Climate Fund to enhance the resilience of vulnerable communities in FSM and help them better adapt to the effects of climate change
Vanuatu CSOs demand National Parliament to officially declare a climate emergency for Vanuatu
The Vanuatu Civil Society calls out to its government to officially declare a Climate Emergency as an action to address climate change impacts
Commonwealth countries pilot new tool to gauge climate and ocean risks
A new approach to allow commonwealth participating countries on the frontlines of the climate crisis to assess and tackle climate vulnerability and risks in coastal communities
Who will pay for the damage caused by climate change?
Talking about who is responsible for climate change is a fraught debate – even more so when it comes to who ought to pay for the damage it causes.
Rising seas blamed as flooding hits Pacific Islands
Climate researcher says sea level is notably higher today than back then as flooding hits Pacific Islands
New MOU to enhance protection and sustainable management of Pacific Ocean resources
A new MOU to enhance and enable access and exchange of data and improve management of the ocean surrounding Pacific Islands Countries and Territories