Fukushima wastewater not ready for 2023 release, scientists say
A year since Japan announced plans to dump treated Fukushima wastewater into the Pacific Ocean starting in 2023, a group of five independent experts...
Commitments announced during 7th Our Ocean Conference
Actions from Denmark, the United States, and the Marshall Islands doubled the number of signatories to the Declaration on Zero Emission Shipping by 2050.
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U.S calls on Australia to increase 2030 emission reduction pledge to help prevent ‘greater...
The U.S will urge Australia to increase its 2030 emission reduction pledge this year, with a senior official declaring it was “a long time...
John Kerry says the Ocean is finally getting the attention it deserves in the...
By Amy Gunia
John Kerry is a lifelong ocean lover and a long-time advocate for their protection. It’s this passion which led the U.S. Special...
Niue walking the talk on protecting 100% of its Ocean space
The Government and people of Niue, in collaboration with Tofia Niue through the Niue Ocean Wide (NOW) public private partnership, today announced bold new...
Tuvalu reverses controversial decision to sponsor seabed mining
Tuvalu's government has rescinded its support to explore deep sea mining in the country's waters.
The government had sponsored mining firm Circular Metals Tuvalu last...
‘We are the Pacific Ocean’ says Tonga’s PM in Palau
Tonga's Prime Minister has told the Our Ocean Conference in Palau that island communities encounter several multifaceted ocean challenges.
Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni told 500 delegates...
NZ committed US$3 million towards climate change assessment
The New Zealand government is committing US$3 million towards climate change assessment.
The Minister for Pacific Peoples and Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs, Aupito William...
ADB launches first blue bond Incubator to boost Ocean investment
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today launched the world’s first Blue Bond Incubator to support ocean-related projects in Asia and the Pacific, an investment...
High-level regional political group on deep sea mining launched
The Pacific Parliamentarians' Alliance on Deep Sea Mining (PPADSM) also release 'Our Ocean Call'
The Pacific Parliamentarians' Alliance on Deep Sea Mining (PPADSM) has been...
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Vanuatu Parliament to debate no-confidence motion against PM Napat Friday
Vanuatu leader of the Opposition and President of the Union of Moderate Parties (UMP), Ishmael Kalsakau, welcomed Wednesday's decision of the Court of Appeal...
Australian diplomacy must be principled, agile and proactive: DFAT Secretary Adams
Australia’s top diplomat says Australian diplomacy is being reshaped to meet a more dangerous and complex world, with a sharper focus on the Indo-Pacific,...
Global health is out of balance: WHO’s Dr Piukala
WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala has warned that global health systems are fundamentally out of balance, despite major...