Dire state of ocean’s health met with tide of pledges at UN Ocean Conference, as Lisbon Declaration launches new chapter for ocean action
The five-day UN Ocean Conference ended today with more than 150 countries collectively agreeing to scale up science-based and innovative actions to address the...
Scientific collaboration and knowledge-sharing is essential
By Pita Ligaiula in Lisbon, Portugal
The United Nations Ocean Conference(UNOC2022) has heard scientific collaboration and knowledge-sharing is essential to protecting humanity’s shared ocean heritage.
Speaking...
Princess Eugenie visit Pacific booth in Lisbon
By Pita Ligaiula in Lisbon
A member of the British Royal family- Princess Eugenie the youngest daughter of Prince Andrew, Duke of York and Sarah,...
Four Pacific countries ratifies Port State Measures Agreement
By Pita Ligaiula in Lisbon, Portugal
Four Pacific countries have ratified Port State Measures Agreement (PSMA).
This was revealed by Pacific Oceans Commissioner and Forum Secretary-General,...
Tuvalu attend UN Oceans conference despite diplomatic spat with China
By Pita Ligaiula in Lisbon
The Pacific nation of Tuvalu is well represented at the UN oceans Conference(UNOC) in Lisbon this week despite diplomatic spat...
France to co-host the next UN Ocean conference in 2025
By Pita Ligaiula in Lisbon, Portugal
France will co-host the next United Nations Oceans conference (UNOC) in 2025 in the city of Marseille.
The announcement was...
Calls on UN member states to join the Declaration on Preserving Maritime Zones in the face of Climate Change-related sea-level rise
By Pita Ligaiula in Lisbon, Portugal
Pacific Ocean Commissioner and Forum Secretary-General, Henry Puna has called on all UN Members to join the Declaration on...
Small-scale fishers call for global leaders to act now on oceans, curb Illegal practices, overfishing
By Pita Ligaiula in Lisbon, Portugal
Voices of Small scale fisheries are often undervalued and unrecognised in global food systems, delegates and experts at...
Fiji prepares to welcome Forum Leaders to Suva for the 51st Pacific Islands Forum
Leaders from across the Pacific region will be gathering next month for the 51st Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) and related meetings from 11-14 July...
Pacific Small Island Developing States call for stronger partnerships to sustainably manage oceans
By Pita Ligaiula in Lisbon, Portugal
Pacific Small Island Developing States (PSIDS) are demanding greater action from countries responsible for increased pressure on marine ecosystems...
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