A landmark legally binding marine biodiversity agreement was adopted at the United Nations
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Pacific SIDS state their case for a robust and ambitious treaty to address plastic pollution
Only a robust, ambitious and legally binding instrument can address plastic pollution if we are to leave the legacy of a cleaner planet for future generations, says Palau’s Ilana Seid
Dealing with chemicals in plastics must be part of the Global Action on Plastic Pollution
Overwhelming evidence globally shows that the toxic chemical, additives and pollutants found in plastics have serious risks to human and planetary health.
Putting the ocean first
As stewards of the world’s richest biodiversity and marine resources, Pacific people were reminded that it is the responsibility of today’s generation to safeguard the ocean
Fiji committed to protecting the ocean
Fiji’s president called upon nations to join and enhance collective mission to save our ocean and reefs at the World Ocean Day celebration in Suva, Fiji Islands
Plastic pollution – a ticking time bomb, says Fijian Prime Minister
Fiji’s PM called on countries to take up the fight to protect their environment from plastic pollution
The Pacific voice heard as the world builds a new plastics treaty
Anthony Talouli says “while the impact of what we are doing to manage plastic pollution is great and we are doing what we can – we need to work with our global community to do more.”
Tuvalu shares uphill battle with plastic waste
Plastic treaty essential for Tuvalu as it fights an uphill battle with plastic waste. “We’ve done all we can nationally, we now need global cooperation.”
For the sake of our future generations, Niue issues challenge at Global Plastics Treaty Negotiations
“We cannot fight alone. It is a shared responsibility,” says Niue while challenging the global forum on behalf of our future generations that are at the forefront of plastic pollution
Impact of plastic pollution on Pacific highlighted as France draws global attention to “Ticking Time Bomb”
Pacific draws attention to “transboundary washed away plastics and legacy marine litter washing up on our Pacific shores