During the recent Pacific Blue Line webinar, Tonga civil society opposed deep sea mining.
Tag: Pacific
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.
Pacific islands call for coordinated regional approach to ocean observing
Pacific Islands Workshop calls for a regional strategy to optimise future ocean sensor deployments and support more national ocean stakeholder engagement activities.
NZ extends support for Pacific Fisheries
The five-year Arrangement will focus on sustainable management of the Pacific’s offshore fisheries.
Former Tuvaluan PM references Samoa in mining ban call
Mr Sopoaga says it is important to go back to the Pacific Islands Leaders Forum to make a commitment to ban seabed mining in the Pacific.
Women at the helm of ocean stewardship
Ocean scientist says it is crucial to include a diversity of voices in the development of ocean projects.