Vanuatu has appointed Ralph Regenvanu as its Special Envoy for Climate Change and Environment to lead the nation’s global climate advocacy efforts
Tag: environment
Pacific voices demand stronger Global Plastic Treaty
Pacific voices are urging a strong Global Plastic Treaty with binding rules to tackle the escalating plastic pollution crisis, calling for comprehensive rules on product bans, design requirements, and equitable implementation
Japan’s nuclear wastewater discharge not a breach of Rarotonga Treaty, confirms Cook Islands PM
Cook Islands PM confirmed that Japan’s discharge of treated nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean complies with international standards and does not violate the Rarotonga Treaty
Pacific Leaders and Japan reach consensus on controversial Nuclear Wastewater discharge
Pacific leaders and Japan agreed on the safe discharge of Japan’s treated nuclear wastewater, ensuring compliance with international safety standards and transparency
Forum SG Waqa emphasises unified efforts in regional Ocean Governance and BBNJ Implementation
Forum SG Waqa emphasised the critical role of ocean governance and regional cooperation, highlighting ongoing efforts to implement the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent and the importance of the BBNJ Treaty
Artivist turns trash into treasure: A fight against plastic pollution
Suzanne Turaganiwai, a marine science graduate turned “artivist,” transforms marine debris into striking art pieces to raise awareness about plastic pollution and advocates for systemic change
A Deep Connection to the Sea: Youth advocate calls for climate action in the Pacific
Jessie Mule Siga, a passionate advocate and WWF Pacific Volunteer calls for urgent climate action to protect the “Sea of Islands” that deeply connects and sustains Pacific Islanders
New Centre for Agriculture Technology Transfer opens in Fiji, leading in a new era of farming innovation
The Centre for Agriculture Technology Transfer (CATT), also known as the Smart Farm, opened in Nausori, Fiji to enhance sustainable agricultural practices and productivity through advanced technology and innovation
Faith survives winds of change
As the Sigatoka River faces environmental threats from dredging and potential mining, headman Alipate Nainoca prays for wisdom and urges the community to embrace stewardship and resist greed
Marine species disappear amid dredging works
As dredging in the Sigatoka River continues, Kulukukulu Village suffers severe environmental damage, destroying vegetation and depleting marine life essential to the community