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When will the world stop colonising the Pacific?
The Pacific Ocean is home to species of cultural and environmental importance.
The Fukushima radioactive...
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Following the second release of treated radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant (5 October), a team of international researchers have addressed concerns and...
Palau’s President wonders if U.S is committed to promised deal
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Why the Voice vote matters in the Pacific
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Banning new mercury mines is among milestones achieved under the Minamata Convention, which is now 10 years old.
To help understand why this international treaty...
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Pacific Resilience Meeting Focus on Strengthened Capacity of Pacific People
The Pacific Resilience Meeting (PRM 2023) is bringing together Pacific people, stakeholders, and experts from across the region to dialogue on building long-term strength,...
Even temporary global warming above 2℃ will affect life in the oceans for centuries
By Yeray Santana-Falcón
There is growing consensus that our planet is likely to pass the 1.5℃ warming threshold. Research even suggests global warming will temporarily...
Climate adaption investments have high pay-off in Fiji
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‘Test of regionalism’: Pacific church group calls for review of Israel’s PIF role
The region's premier ecumenical organisation is calling for Israel's new partnership with the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) to be reviewed.
The Pacific Conference of Churches...
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For decades, the distant island of Bougainville has fought for secession from Papua New Guinea, for a future as an independent nation of its...
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