A new project will identify vulnerable coastal areas in the Pacific and develop geospatial tools to build data and evidence for marine and coastal planning
Tag: Oceans
Ocean flooding hits the Marshall Islands, Micronesia over consecutive days
The flooding in Micronesian states resulted from a combination of ongoing sea-level rise, high tide, and strong winds created by a storm in the vicinity of the Marshall Islands
Fiji launches blue prosperity programme to secure healthy oceans & economic resilience
A new partnership with the Waitt Institute will support the implementation of 30 percent protection of Fiji’s ocean and development of a diverse blue economy
A rush to mine the deep ocean has environmentalists worried
Nauru is behind a push to fast-track talks on mining rules for the deep seabed, which could see fragile habitats opened to exploitation as early as 2023
My Family’s Pacific Island Home Is Grappling with Deep-Sea Mining
Rachel Reeves shares what she has learned being up close and personal with the debate on deep-sea mining.
Support for Kiribati switch on marine sanctuary
An oceans’ expert is supportive of the Kiribati Government’s for its plan to open the Phoenix Island Protected Area, or the PIPA, to commercial fishing.
For Clean Islands and a Clean Ocean in the Pacific, Start with Solid Waste Management
Solid waste challenges in the Pacific must be addressed at multiple levels to keep Pacific islands in pristine condition says the Director of the ADB’s Pacific Department
New study finds heat resistant corals widespread in Palau
A new study identifies heat resistant corals in Palau that are more resilient to ocean warming and better prepared to withstand the impacts of climate change
No More! Leaders from small islands abandoning fossil fuels for ocean energy – Global Ocean Energy Alliance (GOEA) formed with international partners
Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Tonga leads a Call To Action! for ocean energy, resilient economies and the establishment of the GOEA
‘Reimaanlok’: The Future of Community-led Ocean Conservation in Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands has set its sights on effectively managing 50% of its coastal resources by 2030