The Cook Islands, along with Rwanda, joins Norway in advocating for a comprehensive approach to regulating chemicals in plastic production, urging global action to mitigate plastic pollution’s dire environmental impact
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Pacific Islands calls on the plastic treaty to include legally binding obligations and implementing mechanisms to address legacy plastics
Samoa, representing AOSIS, calls for legally binding obligations in the plastics treaty to address legacy plastics in marine environments, emphasising the disproportionate impact on SIDS
Major milestone reached in historic climate judgement as States submit arguments to world’s highest court
As the deadline for State submissions to the ICJ on climate change passes, global efforts unite with Pacific Island nations leading the charge toward a pivotal moment in shaping international legal obligations for climate justice
Biologist’s keen eye spots (another) new species in the Pacific
Marine biologist Mark Erdmann discovers his 184th new species, the Eviota taeiae, in the coral reefs of Samoa, underscoring the ongoing richness and importance of reef ecosystems
Small Islands: COP29 Presidency must commit to urgent delivery of Climate commitments
AOSIS urges COP29 Presidency for bold commitments, emphasising ambitious NDCs and robust Climate Finance Goals to tackle worsening climate impacts on vulnerable small island states
Operation Rai Balang: Joint Forces Combat IUU Fishing to Secure Sustainable Fisheries Future
Operation Rai Balang, led by FFA concludes, emphasising regional collaboration and determination to combat IUU fishing, safeguarding marine resources and ensuring food security
Pacific must continue leading the charge – The International Court decision on climate change
Climate advocates urge Pacific Island nations to maintain their leadership in combating climate change, ensuring the ICJ Advisory Opinion fulfils its potential to hold high-polluting countries accountable
Regional Pacific NDC Hub launches #SwipeUp4Change initiative to empower Youth Climate Advocates
The Regional Hub for the Pacific launches #SwipeUp4Change initiative, empowering young influencers to drive climate action and raise awareness of Nationally Determined Contributions in the Pacific region
WTO fish talks collapse, Avoid a bad deal: PANG
PANG states global fish talks to curb harmful subsidies have failed to reach agreement at the WTO Ministerial, sparking concerns over unfair subsidies favoring large-scale distant water fishing fleets
Empowering Pacific women and girls in clean energy transition
The Pacific Energy and Gender Initiative project, with a boost of US$1.5 million, to empower Pacific women and girls in clean energy projects and address gender disparities in the Pacific energy sector