Marine and coastal ecosystems most threatened in the world
By Pita Ligaiula in Lisbon, Portugal
Pacific leaders attending the 2022 UN Ocean Conferences this week heard that 'Marine and coastal ecosystems' are the most...
UN chief: national selfishness delaying global oceans deal
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Some...
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More U.S cabinet-level officials to visit the Pacific island region
White House Indo-Pacific coordinator Kurt Campbell said on Thursday he expects to see more U.S cabinet-level officials visiting Pacific island countries as the United...
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