PNG’s commitment to a moratorium on deep sea mining is being questioned as seabed exploration in the Bismarck Sea resumes without prior notification to local communities
Tag: Pacific
Sautu Voyage — The Uto Ni Yalo’s call for ocean protection and Pacific solidarity
The Uto ni Yalo embarks on a historic voyage to Tonga, promoting Pacific unity, sustainable sea transport, and ocean conservation at the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting
Pacific voices demand stronger Global Plastic Treaty
Pacific voices are urging a strong Global Plastic Treaty with binding rules to tackle the escalating plastic pollution crisis, calling for comprehensive rules on product bans, design requirements, and equitable implementation
India reaffirms commitment to Climate Action at Fiji Parliament
India’s President reaffirmed its dedication to climate action and praised Fiji’s significant global contributions, emphasising a united effort to tackle rising sea levels and other climate challenges
Pacific Women Leaders want action on nuclear legacy and gender disparities
A call was made for a study on nuclear testing’s impact on women and girls in the Marshall Islands, stressing the need for evidence-based data to address ongoing health issues and gender disparities
President Heine Urges Bold Action on Gender Equality at Pacific Women’s Conference
Marshall Islands President urged Pacific leaders to adopt bold approaches to tackle gender inequality, emphasising its link to climate justice and the need for transformative action
Pacific Women’s Conference: Urgent Calls for Gender and Climate Justice
The 15th Triennial Conference of Pacific Women urged for gender-responsive climate policies to address the disproportionate impact of climate change on women and girls
Japan’s nuclear wastewater discharge not a breach of Rarotonga Treaty, confirms Cook Islands PM
Cook Islands PM confirmed that Japan’s discharge of treated nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean complies with international standards and does not violate the Rarotonga Treaty
Pacific Leaders and Japan reach consensus on controversial Nuclear Wastewater discharge
Pacific leaders and Japan agreed on the safe discharge of Japan’s treated nuclear wastewater, ensuring compliance with international safety standards and transparency
Tuvalu PM Feleti Teo urges global action as rising seas threaten nation’s survival
Tuvalu’s PM stressed the dire existential threat of climate change to Tuvalu, emphasising the nation’s urgent need for global cooperation to combat rising sea levels and ensure its future survival