Palau’s President becomes the first Pacific leader to express support for Japan’s plan to release treated nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean
Tag: Pacific
Pacific calls for immediate ratification of High Seas Treaty
The adoption of the new BBNJ treaty will ensure that our Pacific Island countries receive proper support in the implementation of the treaty, says SG Puna
12 Pacific maritime boundaries yet to be finalised: Forum SG
SG Puna calls for collective efforts to “support the sustainable management and development of our ocean resources” as securing Pacific maritime boundaries remains a key priority
Paris delivers mandate for zero draft as momentum builds towards plastic treaty
The global community is one step closer towards a legally binding instrument on plastic pollution whilst Pacific countries continue to advocate for their national priorities to manage plastic waste
‘They told us plastics would make life easy, now studies have found plastics in people’
PNG says plastics were introduced to “make life easy”, but studies have proven plastics are found in people.
‘Nuclear not allowed’: PNG’s Marape backtracks on comments
“Nuclear is not allowed in our waters.” – PNG PM backtracked on his position regarding Japan’s proposed dumping of treated nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean
Japan begins tests at Fukushima amid Pacific debate on water release
Japan urged to honour its commitment made to the Pacific as it begins tests at Fukushima amid Pacific debate on water release
Palau president visits Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant
Palau as a member of PIF continues dialogue with Japan over the scheduled release of treated and diluted water from the crippled plant
Fiji calls for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty at the UN Climate Talks in Bonn
Fiji reaffirms support for the Port Vila Call for a Just Transition to a Fossil Fuel Free Pacific and joins Pacific neighbours in calling for the development of a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty
PNG PM Marape affirms Japan’s efforts in managing nuclear waste
PNG PM has reaffirmed Japan would not allow the discharge of the water into the ocean until safety has been confirmed based on scientific evidence, whilst environmental groups says PNG should not support Japan’s decision