The plan is described as “extremely selfish and irresponsible” by the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson
Tag: Oceans
Forum, PIF independent experts and IAEA discuss science around Fukushima wastewater
PIF independent experts have continued to raise questions on critical issues that relate to the protection of oceanic ecosystems whilst IAEA has released a series of reports which point to a favourable finding for the release
Pacific SIDS state their case for a robust and ambitious treaty to address plastic pollution
Only a robust, ambitious and legally binding instrument can address plastic pollution if we are to leave the legacy of a cleaner planet for future generations, says Palau’s Ilana Seid
Dealing with chemicals in plastics must be part of the Global Action on Plastic Pollution
Overwhelming evidence globally shows that the toxic chemical, additives and pollutants found in plastics have serious risks to human and planetary health.
Pasifika Environews awards winners announced
Fiji and Solomon Islands dominated the inaugural Pasifika Environews awards
Our ocean is under attack
Pacific continues to oppose Japan’s plan to discharge radioactive wastewater into the Pacific ocean.
Japan’s decision to discharge radioactive waste water into the Pacific ‘unconscionable’
Acting Forum Secretary General says Japan’s ‘unconscionable’ plan to discharge radioactive wastewater into the ocean further exacerbates outstanding nuclear testing legacy issues
Putting the ocean first
As stewards of the world’s richest biodiversity and marine resources, Pacific people were reminded that it is the responsibility of today’s generation to safeguard the ocean
Fiji committed to protecting the ocean
Fiji’s president called upon nations to join and enhance collective mission to save our ocean and reefs at the World Ocean Day celebration in Suva, Fiji Islands
The microplastics time-bomb in our bodies
A research shows we might be ingesting anywhere from dozens to more than 100,000 microplastic particles each day depending on what we consume and the amounts