“A disaster emergency is underway” in Asia-Pacific warns a new report from UNESCAP
Tag: environment
New Pacific Climate Security Assessment guide will put Boe declaration into action
New Pacific Climate Security Assessment guide “to address the pressing challenges brought forth by climate change in the Pacific region” and put Boe declaration into action
Japan’s wastewater dumping not urgent: experts
PIF panel of scientific experts say the quantity and quality of the data and research isn’t conclusive that it is safe to release treated radioactive wastewater into the Pacific Ocean, while tritium is of concern
WHO and UNDP launch US$17.85m GEF-funded project supporting climate resilient health systems in Kiribati, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu
WHO and UNDP launch a new partnership to support four Pacific countries to increase their resilience to climate change and health system resilience
USAID supports improving ecosystems and livelihood resilience for Ra communities in Fiji
USAID awards US$157,000 to the Women in Fisheries Network Fiji to sustain livelihoods and food security and become more resilient to climate change
New report highlights recommendations for strengthening the management and conservation of sea turtles in Vanuatu
A newly launched report provides key recommendations to help Vanuatu strengthen its efforts in managing and conserving five sea turtles listed by the IUCN as threatened species
ADB, Vanuatu initiate groundbreaking to deliver renewable energy to Espiritu Santo
ADB-Vanuatu initiate groundbreaking to extend the electricity grid and help provide energy access to previously unenergised areas in Espiritu Santo
The Loss and Damage of Niue’s history
Niue is working to rebuild its Museum that tells the story of its history and identity that was destroyed by 2004 Tropical Cyclone Heta, leaving only 10 percent of its Niuean history
Geophysical Survey of the Majuro and Ebeye Lagoons completed
A geophysical survey of the Majuro and Ebeye lagoons in the RMI identifies sustainable sources of aggregates (sand and gravel) that can be used for construction-related projects
Palau respond to release of treated nuclear wastewater into Pacific
Palau’s decision to support Japan’s plan to release treated nuclear wastewater into Pacific is described “unconscionable”