Rufino Varea, a distinguished expert in marine ecotoxicology and environmental risk assessment, has been appointed as the new Regional Director of the Pacific Islands Climate Action Network (PICAN)
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AOSIS lead negotiator Rasmussen urges swift action and robust financing to address Climate threats
At the UN climate talks, the AOSIS Climate lead negotiator of Samoa highlighted the dire impacts of climate change on small island nations, stressing the urgent need for action to ensure their survival
AOSIS proposes new climate finance goal to drive 1.5°c ambition
AOSIS has proposed the New Collective Quantified Goal on Climate Finance (NCQG) to boost financial support for limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius and aiding vulnerable nations
Pacific Ocean Commissioner calls for global ocean literacy on World Ocean Day
On World Ocean Day, Pacific Ocean Commissioner Dr Manoni called for a deeper connection and respect for the ocean, stressing the importance of ocean literacy for future generations
ICJ extends deadline for written comments on climate obligations
The International Court of Justice extends the deadline for states and organisations to submit written comments on climate obligations under international law until 15 August 2024
IUCN Oceania Highlights Importance of Local Solutions to Global Biodiversity Framework at BIOPAMA Event
At a pivotal BIOPAMA event, IUCN Oceania’s Regional Director emphasised the importance of local solutions and robust data in achieving Global Biodiversity Framework – Target 3 at the 4th UN Conference on SIDs
Pacific Islander’s Drive to Open New Markets for His Nation’s Tuna
From humble beginnings to overseeing millions of tons of tuna exports, Donny Andrike leads a small but determined team from Marshall Islands, breaking barriers and bridging language gaps to bring their prized catch to the lucrative European Union market
“Ladies of the Line”: Kiribati’s All-Woman Team Policing Fish Exports
Joana Rabaua, a senior verification officer for Kiribati’s fisheries authority, leads a team of six women ensuring every fish exported meets rigorous standards, showcasing the power of women in the male-dominated fisheries sector
Pacific science body welcomes global maritime ruling as a win for science and the Blue Pacific
SPC welcomes the ITLOS ruling, which recognises states’ legal obligations to monitor and reduce emissions impacting the marine environment, validating decades of evidence-based Pacific science
Cook Islands joins plastic treaty proposal for chemicals of concern
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