Pacific Leaders at the 52nd PIF Meeting urged members to join the High Ambition Coalition to End Plastic Pollution and supported ongoing treaty negotiations, with Solomon Islands joining to amplify Pacific voices in combating plastic pollution
Tag: Oceans
Satellites unveil the size and nature of the world’s coral reefs
University of Queensland-led research reveals an expanded global coral reef area, aiding conservation efforts through detailed satellite mapping
Launch of the Pacific Regional One Maritime Framework development and funding announcement
SPC and EU signed a funding agreement for the development of a Pacific Regional One Maritime Framework, addressing safety, decarbonisation, and accessibility
Japan Foreign Minister assures Pacific nations of ALPS treated water discharge compliance
Japan reaffirms adherence to international safety standards for Fukushima nuclear plant’s treated water discharge into the Pacific Ocean
Japan reaffirms commitment to safety in Fukushima Treated Water discharge into Pacific Ocean
Japan reaffirms commitment to safely releasing treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant into the ocean, emphasising extensive research, consultation with IAEA, and adherence to international standards
Tonga signs the UN High Seas Treaty
Tonga officially becomes the 85th UN State Party to sign the BBNJ treaty, bolstering global efforts to protect two-thirds of our ocean
Palau becomes the first UN Member State to ratify global Marine Biodiversity Treaty
OPOC Commissioner congratulated Palau for its ‘courageous step’ to ratify global Marine Biodiversity Treaty. He said “these represent the commitment and ambition of Pacific countries….”
Palau ratifies UN Ocean Treaty
Palau officially becomes the first nation to ratify the UN Ocean Treaty, setting a strong message to other countries in the region that “the time to protect the ocean and all the life it supports is now”
COP28 Highlights: Pacific tuna face alarming consequences without 1.5-degree climate action: FFA DG
FFA DG called for a strong commitment to align with the 1.5-degree target to mitigate projected Tuna losses in Pacific fisheries and urged the inclusion of fisheries in climate discussions
Commission works to improve fishing crew labour standards
Delegates at the WCPFC20 unanimously passed a proposal for binding conservation measures to enhance labour standards and crew welfare in fishing vessels, with the new rule expected to be produced at the next year’s meeting