SPREP Members endorsed the second edition of the Guiding Framework for Invasive Species Management in the Pacific to combat the destructive impact of invasive species on Pacific communities
Tag: Pacific
‘When Pacific region pulls together, the world listens’
Australian scientist stressed the importance of Pacific decision-making in energy transition, emphasising the need to move away from fossil fuels to avoid an unbearable future
Pacific region should discourage any subsidies that support fishing of stocks declared overfished: Forum DSG Nayasi
Forum DSG calls on Pacific region to oppose subsidies that support overfishing and emphasises the importance of the WTO Fisheries Subsidies Agreement in combating IUU fishing and protecting the oceans
Pacific nations unite in a determined effort to combat Plastic Pollution
Pacific nations unite to combat escalating crisis of plastic pollution, emphasising the dire impacts on oceans, health, environment, economy, and cultures while advocating for international treaties and collective stakeholder involvement
Climate adaptation costs exceed Paris pledge- Kiribati President Maamau told UN General Assembly
Kiribati President urged countries to put more funds beyond the global pledge agreed to in Paris as projected cost for climate adaptation has significantly increased
Tara Chais: Media Masterclass on Ocean Science concludes
The Pacific Island Conference on Ocean Science and Ocean Management Media Master Class took place over two days. The event gathered journalists from 11 Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs) and Pacific scientists with the aim of fostering a deeper understanding of Ocean and Fisheries Science. The training was specifically designed to give regional journalists […]
Revolutionising agriculture in Solomon Islands: Zai Na Tina and Gwa’ufaniu Organic Farm Learning Centres launched
Two organic farms were launched in Solomon Islands to promote agroecological approaches that will implement organic practice and foster knowledge exchange among small-holder farmers for the development of sustainable agriculture
Climate action, not more promises- FSM President Simina told 78th UN General Assembly
“We don’t need more promises. What we need is action. For promises to turn into policy and for policy to turn into proactive steps towards real solutions.” – Micronesian President told UNGA
The existential threat climate change poses to Pacific nations presented at International Tribunal
SPC presented urgent scientific evidence on the devastating impact of climate change on Pacific marine environments to the ITLOS, emphasising the need for rapid decarbonisation and greenhouse gas emission reduction