World Oceans Day must be Humans Day: FAO Fisheries chief
Interview with the Director of FAO's Fisheries and Aquaculture Division, Manuel Barange
The ocean is key to global food security, the livelihoods of over...
Japan’s decision to discharge radioactive waste water into the Pacific ‘unconscionable’
By Pita Ligaiula
Japan’s plan to discharge radioactive waste water into the Pacific has been described by Acting Forum Secretary General, Dr Filimon Manoni ‘unconscionable’.
Dr...
World Oceans Day underscores need to protect ‘the foundation of life’
Over a third of global fish stocks are being harvested at unsustainable levels – just one example of how human activity is harming oceans,...
Small Islands states urge world leaders to take action against plastics
World leaders should take action to protect small island nations from “choking on plastics.”
This was said by Small Islands States during the Global Plastics...
World Oceans Day 2023: integrating climate change in ocean management for a resilient Blue...
The ocean is under immense pressure from climate change and human activities. Ocean warming, deoxygenation or sea level rise are altering physical and biological...
Turning the tide: how the blue economy can contribute to a green recovery in...
On World Ocean Day, we are highlighting the importance of the ‘blue economy’ in the Pacific Islands, as well as the regional innovators EIT...
Sustainability of Pacific fisheries is compromised by the impacts of climate change: Forum Chair
By Pita Ligaiula in Seoul
Forum Chair and Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says the sustainability of Pacific fisheries is compromised by the...
Independent expert report on Japan treated nuke water to be provided by end of...
By Pita Ligaiula in Seoul
Forum chair and Cook Islands Prime Minister says he is expecting a report by end of June from an independent...
Tuvalu is taking steps to address emissions from the shipping sector: PM Natano
By Pita Ligaiula in Seoul
As a responsible Small Island Developing State, with negligible contribution to greenhouse gas emissions, Tuvalu is taking steps to...
End over-exploitation of our ocean and its resources: Forum SG
By Pita Ligaiula in Seoul
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General and Ocean Commissioner Henry Puna says ‘ocean conservation is vital to our survival, our way...
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Services still down nearly 24 hours after Vanuatu quake
World Vision's Vanuatu country director says electricity and water are still affected in Port Vila and strategic bridges connecting the city are damaged, nearly...
New Zealand to assist Vanuatu on earthquake response
New Zealand is providing Vanuatu assistance following Tuesday's devastating earthquake, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says.
“Vanuatu is a member of our Pacific family and we...
Vanuatu earthquake death toll expected to rise as second quake plunges nation into state...
A second earthquake has struck Vanuatu, as the death toll from Tuesday’s deadly quake rose and an international search and rescue operation got underway.
With...