Pacific Islands Forum mission completes visit to Japan
Commitments to further engage in “intensive dialogue” and information sharing on the proposed Fukushima ALPS treated nuclear wastewater discharge into the Pacific are the...
‘Take Japan to court’ to stop nuclear waste plan says law expert
An international law expert believes Japan is passing the risk of its upcoming release of treated nuclear wastewater into the ocean onto Pacific leaders.
It...
IAEA says it does not have control over Japan’s decision to release treated nuclear...
By Sanjeshni Kumar
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says it does not have any control over Japan’s planned release of treated nuclear water from...
IAEA Team visit Fiji, update Pacific on Japan nuclear wastewater issue
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) updated Pacific nations on its work to review plans by Japan to release over a million tonnes of...
Pacific calls for more transparency on the release of nuclear wastewater into the Pacific...
By Sanjeshni Kumar
Pacific is not leaving “any stones unturned” when it comes to the safety of their ocean.
The Pacific Islands Forum Acting Secretary...
Fiji deputy PM Gavoka highlights the value of oceans
Recognising the need to unlock the economic potential of Fiji's blue economy and catalyse ocean related private sector development, the Fiji Government, in collaboration...
Patient persistent Pacific research and diplomacy moves shipping ambition
The Republic of the Marshall Islands and the Solomon Islands lodged new submissions at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO)this week, calling for greatly increased...
Fukushima water on agenda as Japan PM meets Cook Islands PM Brown, RMI Minister...
Talks between Japan and the Pacific are expected to continue as the clock ticks closer for the controversial planned discharge of treated but still...
Pacific Fisheries officials discuss Labour Standards on Fishing Vessels
Fiji's Fisheries and Forestry Minister Kalaveti Vodo Ravu Tuesday opened a two-day workshop on 'Labour Standards on Fishing Vessels' for over 50 representatives from...
Parties to the Nauru Agreement set for to open new HQ in Marshalls’ capital
The capital of the Marshall Islands, Majuro, will host the first in-person annual meeting of the Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA) since 2019...
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UNICEF Pacific Ambassador calls for action against deep-sea mining
Former Miss Samoa, Miss Pacific Islands and UNICEF Pacific Ambassador Moemoana Schwenke has called on Pacific Islanders to oppose deep-sea mining, warning that it...
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New Zealand First (NZ First) is defending...
Pacific Islanders seek participation in precision medicine studies
Indigenous health experts in the Pacific Island region are seeking active participation in medical research, particularly in the field of precision medicine, an emerging...