Pacific islands ‘highly vulnerable’ to climate-related events, such as tropical cyclones, flooding, drought, says UN.
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Nauru sets a two-year deadline for deep-sea mining rules
Nauru President notified ISA about the mining plans to be carried out by a subsidiary of The Metals Co.
Pasifika voice takes focus in climate doco
Young Pasifika advocacy group documented climate activism for a new documentary
Australian mining companies have paid little or no corporate income tax in PNG despite huge profits, the Guardian Analysis of company report and industry data reveals
The Pacific country’s concessionary tax system leads to ‘undertaxed’ resource sector and ‘no equity’ for people in Papua New Guinea
Seeds bring new life to Vanuatu’s agriculture sector
SPC LRD will work with Vanuatu on supporting the development of a national seed policy that ensures the production and use of quality seeds for local and improved crop varieties
Expanding connection to science for the Pacific Fisheries people
SPC Heads of Fisheries meeting discussed and endorsed the draft Pacific framework for action on scaling up community-based fisheries management
The first community in the Pacific re-located amid disaster fear
King tides and storm surges causing panic among the people of Taro
Vanuatu Government marks start of Brenwe hydro works
Second major hydropower project to deliver clean, renewable, and affordable energy for the people of Malekula
Surigae reminds of climate change threats
Palau President urges Pacific nations to continue taking actions to reduce emissions and increase resilience to climate impacts
The typhoon that hit my island didn’t make the news. This is what the climate crisis looks like, says journalist Bernadette Carreon
Palau was hit by Typhoon Surigae, but even the typhoons that don’t claim lives or flatten cities are devastating for those who live through them