The Nauru Government’s two-year rule for deep sea mining has concerned environmental groups, but lawyers say what happens next is very unclear.
Tag: Pacific
Climate smart alliance proposed at Pacific food systems dialogue
The dialogue brought together food system experts and policymakers to address sustainable development challenges affecting Pacific food systems.
DeepGreen the main beneficiary of Nauru’s mining trigger
The Pacific Regional Civil Society groups say DeepGreen is the real beneficiary of the Nauru Government’s decision to trigger the start of seabed mining.
Deep-sea mining could start in two years after Nauru gives UN ultimatum
The International Seabed Authority has two years to finalise regulations governing the controversial industry after Nauru notified the UN body of plans to start mining.
Tonga firms opposition to deep-sea mining
During the recent Pacific Blue Line webinar, Tonga civil society opposed deep sea mining.
Chinese envoy counters Japan’s decision to release nuclear-contaminated water
A Chinese envoy has urged Japan to reverse its decision to dump contaminated water from the Fukushima nuclear accident into the sea.
Why Pacific Island Nations, like the Federated States of Micronesia, need Climate Change Finance for food Security Now
Climate advocates say the impact of climate change on food security and livelihoods in PICTs are worsening
Mining’s new frontier: Pacific nations caught in the rush for deep-sea riches
Miners are pushing hard to extract metals from the ocean floor, but there is mounting concern about what it might do to the marine environment
Taiyo Micronesia Corporation criminally charged for unlawful removal of shark fins
The Taiyo Micronesia Corporation (TMC) has been charged with unlawful removal of shark fins.
‘Crazy’ ants that kill birds eradicated from Pacific atoll
The yellow crazy ant eradicated in the Pacific, stalk seabirds on the uninhabited atoll and prevented nesting.