New study examines what rising sea levels mean for maritime rights, migration and economic opportunities of Pacific states
Tag: environment
New Zealand ruling against deep-sea mining set a global precedent – now Ardern should ban it
Court decision affirmed the view that seabed mining is too dangerous, too risky and too harmful to the environment
NZ government urged to ban seabed mining for Pacific’s sake
Given the growing interest in the Pacific Ocean seabed by mining advocates, Ngarewa-Packer urged the NZ government to lead the way and ban seabed mining
IPCC circulates final draft of Working Group II report to governments for comment
The final draft of the Working Group II report has been circulated to governments for their review and comment before the plenary approval
Vanuatu Community conservation partnerships
Ridge to Reef management initiative to strengthen ecosystem management and climate change adaptation in Vanuatu
Kiribati Met Service empowered to protect residents
Kiribati Meteorological Service staff have taken part in training to improve their understanding of climate and weather prediction tools
Marshall Islands in IAEA international task force set up to review safety of Fukushima treated water release
RMI to review Japan’s plans and actions related to the water discharge with internationally recognised task force members
Nauru’s seabed mining pitch out of step with Pacific
Nauru’s president told UN General Assembly that accessing polymetallic nodule resources is critical to building clean energy transitions and a circular economy
Researchers uncover signs of ecosystem collapse in significant PNG wetland
Ongoing ecological monitoring and development of wetland management plans needed to conserve PNG’s Lake Kutubu
Race to the bottom: the disastrous blindfolded rush to mine the deep sea
One of the largest mining operations ever seen on Earth aims to despoil an ocean we are only barely beginning to understand