The ISLANDS Pacific project to safeguard the Pacific environment and people from hazardous chemicals and harmful waste
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Development of Samoa National Used Oil Management Plan underway
A project is underway in Samoa to maintain a clean and resilient environment by improving the management of waste oil
“Our ocean is not a nuclear dumpster” – USP students call for a nuclear free Pacific
Pacific students held a rally to call for nuclear disarmament and an end to nuclear waste dumping in the Pacific. “We will never stop fighting”
Mapping a way forward for recycling of bulky waste in the Pacific
A study is underway to evaluate options for dismantling and processing end-of-life vehicles and white goods in the Pacific region and exporting them to recycling markets
‘Not a dumping ground’: Pacific condemns Fukushima water plan
Northern Mariana Islands says proposal for wastewater from stricken Fukushima plant to be stored on site must be considered urgently. Pacific condemns Fukushima water plan.
Doubts grow on water-release schedule at Fukushima plant
While doubts grow on the water-release schedule at the Fukushima plant, people are adamantly opposed to the release of the water. “I will never ever drop my opposition.”
Pacific collective oppose Japanese Government utility company’s plans to dump radioactive waste in the Pacific Ocean
Pacific collective opposing to Japans plans to dump radioactive waste in the Pacific Ocean say “Pacific is not and must not become the dumping ground for nuclear wastes”
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