Pacific Island nations most vulnerable to climate change say rich world must step up, meet goal to limit temperature rise to 1.5C.
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For Clean Islands and a Clean Ocean in the Pacific, Start with Solid Waste Management
Solid waste challenges in the Pacific must be addressed at multiple levels to keep Pacific islands in pristine condition says the Director of the ADB’s Pacific Department
Role of Culture and religion in influencing positive Environmental behaviours explored
Alannah Smith says traditional cultures can positively influence sustainable behaviours by allowing people to reconnect with nature and their environment
Lautoka market waste composting success highlighted in global forum
Lautoka Market Waste Composting Project continues to succeed in converting green waste from the market that would have ended up in the landfill to money that benefits the Fijian community
Global Youth Programme tackling Plastic pollution to launch Pacific chapter
A global youth movement, which focuses on emerging waste issues like plastic pollution, will soon reach the Pacific.
New Pacific Waste Management facility in PNG on the agenda for a Cleaner Pacific
TWM with a strong sustainable environment ethos, to expand into becoming a suitable Pacific hub solution by the development of its Integrated Waste Management Facility
Innovator sees possibilities in waste management, inspires national movement against plastics
Solomon Islands leads a growing army of individuals who are passionate to reduce plastic waste by transforming it into money-making products for the local and tourism market
Seas are coming for us in Kiribati
Former Kiribati President calls for access to secure futures rather than being climate refugees. “Our land is disappearing faster than global action can stem climate change.”
Clean Pacific roundtable maps out way forward to reduce impact off healthcare waste on our environment and public health
Clean Pacific roundtable addressed the healthcare waste management project to assist participating project countries to treat healthcare wastes efficiently and sustainably
Clean Pacific roundtable enables Pacific Islands to enhance Understanding of waste management sustainable financing systems
Pacific Island countries were provided with a learning opportunity to enhance their understanding of waste management sustainable financing systems