Climate change: less space between one disaster and the next
Simple mathematical errors and a hesitancy to open the wallet are just the beginning of the world’s climate problems.
By Anthony Burke
Last month, another major...
As the ocean industrial revolution gains pace the need for protection is urgent
Opinion by Douglas J McCauley
The ocean is often seen as the last wild frontier: a vast and empty blue wilderness where waves, whales...
Nauru accused of rushing test for controversial seabed mining
A seabed minerals company has been accused of rushing a landmark mining test in the Pacific.
It comes as the company Nauru Ocean Resources prepares...
New high seas treaty to fill vital gap in ocean protection
The world’s countries are currently negotiating a new agreement to protect marine life and govern impacts of activities in the high seas.
These discussions will...
Climate Change is killing her Country. Who will decide if It lives?
By David Marchese
“We’re on the front of the front lines of vulnerability,” says Tina Stege. She would know: Stege is the climate envoy...
Pacific appoints panel of independent global experts on nuclear issues
An independent panel of global experts on nuclear issues are supporting Pacific nations in their consultations with Japan over its intentions to discharge treated...
Loss and Damage finance significant concern for PSIDS
By Sanjeshni Kumar
Tuvalu’s Director of Climate Change, Pepetua Latasi says loss and damage financing was a key element of the Pacific Island nation’s negotiating...
Large crowd show strong opposition to re-opening Palau National Marine Sanctuary
A large crowd of people showed up at the public hearing to oppose the proposed bill to re-open the Palau National Marine Sanctuary to...
Climate finance remains an essential priority for PSIDS
Pacific Small Islands Developing States (PSIDS) continue to face capacity and resource challenges in accessing global climate funds.
Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat Climate Change Finance...
The UN High Seas Treaty could be the Oceans’ last hope
By Rosie Julin
United Nations member states have tried for years to reach a global agreement that would protect marine life on the high...
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Free trade agreements with Pacific island nations proposed to protect regional posture
U.S Rep Ed Case has proposed a presidential initiative to negotiate free trade agreements with Pacific Island countries and extend duty-free treatment to certain...
Taiwan boosts support as Palau prepares to host Pacific Islands Forum
Taiwan is helping Palau prepare to host next year's Pacific Islands Forum, Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said on Saturday.
Lin, who was on a trip...
When the room says No but the Ocean says Now why Vanuatu chose a...
Op Ed by Lagi Toribau, Technical Advisor & Lead Negotiator for Vanuatu on Deep-Sea Ecosystems
When I arrived in Nairobi for UNEA-7, I carried with...