Fiji calls for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty at the UN Climate Talks in
Fiji has reaffirmed its commitment to the Port Vila Call for a Just Transition to Fossil Fuel Free Pacific in a statement during a side event at the UN Climate Change Conference in Bonn, expressing Fiji’s support for the call for the negotiation of a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty.
Genevieve Jiva, from the Fiji Government says, “We cannot afford to...
Palau president visits Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant
Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr has called on Japan to raise the transparency of the decommissioning process at the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.
Whipps made the statement on Tuesday in a meeting with Fukushima Governor Uchibori Masao after visiting the plant. The president is currently on a four-day visit to the country.
He also told the governor that he...
Japan should refrain from contaminating sea with nuclear waste: scholar
A scholar on Tuesday slammed Japan's planned discharge of radioactive wastewater from its crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean.
“The contamination will affect the South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone Treaty areas as well when it eventually flows there,” said Kalinga Seneviratne, a visiting lecturer at the University of the South Pacific, in an interview with Xinhua...
Ikanivere wins top award for Fijian Drua
In a night filled with celebration and recognition, the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua’s hooker, Tevita Ikanivere, emerged as the shining star, claiming the top award at the team’s inaugural awards ceremony held at the Sofitel Resort last night.
Ikanivere’s exceptional performance throughout the season earned him the admiration and acknowledgement of Head Coach Mick Byrne, cementing his place as a...
Time for visa free travel to Australia and NZ has now arrived – Fiji deputy PM Prasad
Australia and New Zealand must be part of the Pacific story and a starting point for that must be visa free access to Pacific Island countries to these two countries.
These were the sentiments expressed by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Biman Prasad who says that the time to do this is ‘now’.
He made this statement while delivering...
12 Pacific maritime boundaries yet to be finalised: Forum SG
Forum Secretary General Henry Puna says securing our maritime boundaries, remains a key priority concern for the Pacific Islands Forum.
“We have a total of 48 shared maritime boundaries in the region, with only 12 remaining to be finalised.
Our collective efforts as a region, are embodied in the political commitment of our Leaders, to support the sustainable management and development,...
PNG PM Marape affirms Japan’s efforts in managing nuclear waste
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has reaffirmed the capacity of Japan in upholding international standards while it rehabilitates radioactive wastewater from its destroyed Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant.
PM Marape said both the former and current Prime Minister of Japan (Yoshihide Suga and Fumio Kishida) had given their assurance that they are doing everything to maximise the safety...
Climate Change: Rising sea levels threaten Tuvalu’s existence
Scientists say the Pacific island nation of Tuvalu is bearing the brunt of climate change more than just about anywhere else in the world.
For the people living there, rising sea levels are a very real and increasing threat to their existence.
“This used to be our foundation...”
For Alii Afoa, living right on the edge of the Pacific Ocean has long...
Forum, PIF independent experts and IAEA discuss science around Fukushima wastewater
Questions on the process and data linked to the proposed discharge of treated nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean by Japan continue to be the focus of technical dialogue between the PIF independent scientific experts and the International Atomic Energy Agency, or IAEA.
In a second virtual meeting held Friday 09 June, representatives of the Forum and IAEA exchanged questions...
Operation begins in Japan’s Fukushima to test contaminated water discharge equipment
The operator of Japan's crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant began trialing the equipment to discharge nuclear-contaminated water into the Pacific amid fierce opposition from home and abroad, local media reported Monday.
According to the national broadcaster NHK, Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) started the trial operation Monday morning which mixes fresh water and seawater that does not contain radioactive...