COP26 Outcomes have left RMI amongst countries on ‘knife-edge’, says Climate Champion Bilimon
The Pacific Political Champion for Climate Ambition Bruce Bilimon, has told the UK-Pacific Climate Dialogue this week the COP26 Glasgow Outcomes, especially in the...
UN to review Japan’s plan to release Fukushima water into Pacific
A UN nuclear task force has promised to prioritise safety as it launches a review of controversial plans by Japan to release more than...
An exciting opportunity for Marine Protected Areas professionals in the Pacific
An opportunity exists for an early to mid-career professional in the Pacific, working in Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), to attend the 5th International Marine...
Fiji calls for worldwide moratorium on deep seabed mining
At the first-ever One Ocean Summit, Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum called on all ocean countries to adopt Fiji’s moratorium on deep seabed mining through 2030.
The...
SG Puna takes Blue Pacific priorities to France Summit
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Henry Puna has called on all States to play their part when it comes to maintaining the health of...
Teaching key to better ocean protection, says UNESCO chief
Education needs to be one of the key pillars for action by countries across the world to better protect the seas and oceans from...
Seabed mining equity dilemmas in the Pacific
Seabed mining can affect fisheries and the flow-on social equity issues need to be addressed.
By Aline Jaeckel, Quentin Hanich, Harriet Harden-Davies, Judith van Leeuwen,...
Pacific collective oppose Japanese Government utility company’s plans to dump radioactive waste in the...
The Pacific Collective on Nuclear Issues (the Collective) representing Pacific civil society organisations (CSOs) strongly opposes the plans of the Japanese Government and the...
How the Glasgow dialogue can deliver finance for victims of the climate crisis?
It is important to seize this opportunity to get dedicated support for people on the front lines of climate impacts, urgently and based on...
A plea to make widespread environmental damage an International Crime takes Centre stage at...
By Katie Surma
The campaign to make ecocide an international crime took center stage in the Hague on Tuesday as Bangladesh, Samoa and Vanuatu...
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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...
‘Sign up to NZ’: Winston Peters defends citizens-only voting proposal amid Pacific concerns
Who should have the right to vote in New Zealand is shaping up as a key election issue.
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...