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World Oceans Day must be Humans Day: FAO Fisheries chief
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World Oceans Day 2023: integrating climate change in ocean management for a resilient Blue...
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Vanuatu becomes 112th State party to Cluster Munitions Convention
The Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM) Presidency has welcomed Vanuatu as the 112th State Party to the Convention, effective 1 March 2026.
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Palau steps up preparations for 55th Pacific Leaders Meeting
The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Deputy Secretary General Esala Nayasi met Wednesday with Palau Minister of State Gustav Aitaro and members of Palau’s National...