Fiji secures a $7.2 million grant from the GEF to protect its land and marine environments and achieve conservation goals in its EEZ and biodiversity areas
Tag: environment
Palau calls on the new global plastics treaty to prioritise production control and incentivise alternatives
Palau calls on the new plastics treaty to address the entire plastic lifecycle, including production control, rather than relying solely on recycling, in order to combat the plastic pollution crisis threatening its unique marine environment
Pacific Islands urge global leaders to seize a ‘once-in-a-generation’ opportunity to halt the plastics crisis
Pacific Islands nations are urging world leaders to adopt an ambitious global plastic treaty inspired by the successful Montreal Protocol to address the severe plastic pollution disproportionately impacting their region
Pacific delegates adopt the first ever amendment to the Waigani convention
Parties to the Convention adopt the first ever amendment to the Waigani convention, aligning it with international efforts to combat plastic waste, marking a crucial step for Pacific environmental protection and sustainability
Pacific delegates urged to make their voices heard in the latest global plastics treaty negotiations next month
Pacific delegates meet in Palau to further discuss Pacific strategies and seek endorsement on the PSIDS positions for the INC-3
Asia Pacific environment ministers commit to action to tackle shared planetary challenges
Environment Ministers and officials in the Asia-Pacific region pledged concerted action to combat climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, seeking to restore planetary balance and safeguard communities
EU and Kiribati agree on a new fisheries protocol to their sustainable fisheries partnership agreement
EU and Kiribati signed a new fisheries protocol granting EU vessels access to the Pacific’s richest and healthiest tuna stocks, supporting sustainable fishing practices and providing financial support for Kiribati’s fisheries sector
IAEA to conduct first extensive sampling of Marine Environment near Fukushima Daiichi since start of treated water release
IAEA to conduct first extensive sampling of Marine Environment near Fukushima Daiichi supporting environmental monitoring, technical assessment, and safety standards evaluation related to the treated water release into the Pacific Ocean
Second phase for ecosystem-based adaptation to climate change efforts begins for Fiji’s Garden Island
The PEBACC+ Project Phase 2 is working to enhance resilience in Taveuni Island by safeguarding its ecosystems and implementing nature-based solutions to combat climate change impacts and involving community engagement
Pacific countries endorse Guiding Framework for Invasive Species Management
SPREP Members endorsed the second edition of the Guiding Framework for Invasive Species Management in the Pacific to combat the destructive impact of invasive species on Pacific communities