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Nuclear experts would drink Japan’s treated radioactive wastewater
New Zealand and Australian Independent nuclear experts say they would drink water and eat fish from the Pacific Ocean after Japan dumps its treated radioactive wastewater
New highseas treaty recognises and upholds special connection we have with our ocean: Forum SG
The new BBNJ treaty recognises and upholds the special connection we have with our ocean and recognises that the Pacific community have a role to play in the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity – says SG Puna
Palau President Whipps supports Japan’s plan to release treated nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean
Palau’s President becomes the first Pacific leader to express support for Japan’s plan to release treated nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean
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