#  @PasifikaNews Pasifika Environews Pasifika Environews posts on X about fiji, vanuatu, solomon islands, finance the most. They currently have [---] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [---] engagements in the last [--] hours. ### Engagements: [---] [#](/creator/twitter::1247113961205420034/interactions)  - [--] Week [---] +85% - [--] Month [-----] +91% - [--] Months [------] -5.40% - [--] Year [------] +4.70% ### Mentions: [--] [#](/creator/twitter::1247113961205420034/posts_active)  - [--] Week [--] +129% - [--] Month [--] +260% - [--] Months [---] +138% - [--] Year [---] +133% ### Followers: [---] [#](/creator/twitter::1247113961205420034/followers)  - [--] Week [---] +0.49% - [--] Month [---] no change - [--] Months [---] +2.70% - [--] Year [---] +7.20% ### CreatorRank: undefined [#](/creator/twitter::1247113961205420034/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [countries](/list/countries) [finance](/list/finance) [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) [currencies](/list/currencies) [automotive brands](/list/automotive-brands) **Social topic influence** [fiji](/topic/fiji), [vanuatu](/topic/vanuatu), [solomon islands](/topic/solomon-islands) #59, [finance](/topic/finance), [pacific](/topic/pacific), [tuvalu](/topic/tuvalu), [samoa](/topic/samoa), [cook islands](/topic/cook-islands), [palau](/topic/palau), [countries](/topic/countries) **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@pacnews2](/creator/undefined) [@earthjournalism](/creator/undefined) [@internews](/creator/undefined) [@sprepchannel](/creator/undefined) [@rregenvanu](/creator/undefined) [@forumsec](/creator/undefined) [@conservationorg](/creator/undefined) [@spccps](/creator/undefined) [@wfp](/creator/undefined) [@gizpasifika](/creator/undefined) [@wwfpacific](/creator/undefined) [@naturefiji](/creator/undefined) [@canpacificis](/creator/undefined) [@undppacific](/creator/undefined) [@un](/creator/undefined) [@noaa](/creator/undefined) [@lotupasifika](/creator/undefined) [@gizpacific](/creator/undefined) [@pisfcc](/creator/undefined) [@pangmedia](/creator/undefined) **Top assets mentioned** [Frontline Ltd. (FRO)](/topic/$fro) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "Marshall Islands is uniquely at risk for climate change islets are disappearing and it is so dire that weve been forced as a nation to completely change the way we plan for our future writes Kathy Jetnil-Kijiner #ClimateCrisis Read more: https://pasifika.news/2022/11/how-do-we-mourn-an-island-where-do-we-mark-its-grave/ https://pasifika.news/2022/11/how-do-we-mourn-an-island-where-do-we-mark-its-grave/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1590113922782494720) 2022-11-08T22:47Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Villagers of Malaita Province Solomon Islands fear that their homes will vanish soon as king tides cause flooding that they have never experienced before #climatechange #sealevelrise Read more: https://pasifika.news/2023/02/the-sinking-malaita-province/ https://pasifika.news/2023/02/the-sinking-malaita-province/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1628946032934674434) 2023-02-24T02:32Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Managing Coastal Aquifers Project to better manage the freshwater resources of Marshall Islands in the face of climate change rising sea levels and storm weather events #ClimateCrisis Read more: https://pasifika.news/2023/05/managing-coastal-aquifers-project-to-support-the-safeguarding-of-freshwater-resources-in-the-marshall-islands/ https://pasifika.news/2023/05/managing-coastal-aquifers-project-to-support-the-safeguarding-of-freshwater-resources-in-the-marshall-islands/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1656152961247232000) 2023-05-10T04:23Z [---] followers, [---] engagements ""This must stop." Cook Islands calls for ghost gears to be included in the Plastic Treaty as it impacts marine life and our marine food chain and is a significant cause of marine litter #MarinePlasticPollution #INC2 Read more: https://pasifika.news/2023/06/tackling-the-ghost-fishing-gear-haunting-our-pacific-ocean/ https://pasifika.news/2023/06/tackling-the-ghost-fishing-gear-haunting-our-pacific-ocean/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1664503759446368256) 2023-06-02T05:26Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Even if Japan insists the wastewater is treated and safe some Pacific leaders were undermining the objectives of the Rarotonga Treaty by not standing up against Japans plans. says an international law expert #fukushima Photo: RNZ/Lydia Lewis Read more:" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1675631438098763776) 2023-07-02T22:24Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "PIF panelist has criticised the IAEA for ignoring its principle of justification The IAEA has abandoned its responsibility to review the justification of actions even though it is part of the fundamental safety principles. #fukushimawater Read more:" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1678981673227284480) 2023-07-12T04:18Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Solomon Islands continues to join Pacific call on Japan to defer its decision to dump radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean Solomon Islands continues to rely on Pacific Islands Forum scientists to assess the IAEAs report." #Fukushima Read more: https://pasifika.news/2023/07/solomon-islands-stand-by-pacific-call-on-tokyo-to-postpone-its-decision-to-dump-radioactive-water-into-the-pacific-ocean/ https://pasifika.news/2023/07/solomon-islands-stand-by-pacific-call-on-tokyo-to-postpone-its-decision-to-dump-radioactive-water-into-the-pacific-ocean/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1679243099317633026) 2023-07-12T21:35Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Pacific nations gather to collectively discuss experiences with loss and damage and options to address loss and damage in the region Other parts of the world are now feeling #climate change impacts we have been feeling for some time." Read more:" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1681501139223875584) 2023-07-19T03:08Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Niue is working to rebuild its Museum that tells the story of its history and identity which was destroyed by [----] Tropical Cyclone Heta leaving only 10% of its Niuean history "Our cultural identity and footprint were all gone." #LossAndDamage Read more: https://pasifika.news/2023/07/the-loss-and-damage-of-niues-history/ https://pasifika.news/2023/07/the-loss-and-damage-of-niues-history/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1681803097474048000) 2023-07-19T23:07Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Forum SG Puna assured islanders that Pacific leaders are doing what is in the best interest of their people in relation to the #Fukushima wastewater discharge #OCEAN Read more:" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1694971688671478072) 2023-08-25T07:15Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "SG Puna calls for continued support to the Marshall Islands for #nuclear justice and upholding the Nuclear Free Zone enacted under the Rarotonga Treaty as we strive towards accelerating global peace and #Security @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2 @ForumSEC" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1696724146133365002) 2023-08-30T03:18Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Pacific youths amplify their voices demanding change against #nuclear testing and #waste injustices for the future of generations to come "How do we envision our future if we do not take into account the consequences of the issue." Read more:" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1696741367580676109) 2023-08-30T04:27Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "RMI committed to raising awareness and seeking justice for the devastating impacts of #nuclear testing "To date we continue to grapple with the generational effects. as consequences from the nuclear tests" @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2 @ForumSEC" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1696749104704147489) 2023-08-30T04:58Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Fijis Nuclear Veteran Nacanieli Seru sheds light on the #nuclear testing operations and potential health consequences they experienced #christmasisland @earthjournalism @Internews @PACNEWS2 View more:" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1696768458267222160) 2023-08-30T06:14Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "Samoas PM reiterates Pacific leaders commitment to environmental protection and #ClimateAction at the 31st SPREP Meeting highlighting #climatechange as the greatest threat facing the #BluePacific @earthjournalism @Internews @PACNEWS2 @SprepChannel" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1698898076646441210) 2023-09-05T03:17Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "SG Puna highlights the need for the Pacific to shift beyond relying heavily on #tuna access revenues and focus on diversifying and future-proofing the tuna industry amidst challenges like IUU fishing #climatechange and shifting market dynamics Read more:" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1699632491404157383) 2023-09-07T03:55Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "Solomon Islands implements landmark ban on single-use #plastics to make the country cleaner and more #sustainable allowing a six-month grace period for existing stockpiles with penalties starting after [--] March [----] #plasticban Read more:" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1701431151683121655) 2023-09-12T03:02Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Fiji's Parliament unanimously endorses the ratification of the #WTO #fisheries subsidies agreement a historic bi-partisan move seeking to restrain harmful subsidies and promote #sustainable #Marine resource use @earthjournalism @Internews @PACNEWS2" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1701800783757652427) 2023-09-13T03:31Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Pacific civil society urged #Pacific leaders to strongly insist on Australia to course correct before lending its support to the #COP31 bid as a new report reveals Australia as the third largest exporter of #fossilfuel pollution Read more:" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1702105829674205218) 2023-09-13T23:43Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Amid #climate challenges in the Pacific Islands French Polynesia develops innovative #aquaponics systems using indigenous fish species to sustainably produce daily vegetable intake conserving water and protecting the #environment Read more:" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1703550916203569527) 2023-09-17T23:26Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "A coral reef ecologist calls on Pacific Island leaders to challenge the science guiding a decision to discharge treated nuclear water into the Pacific Ocean #FukushimaWaterRelease Read more:" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1703919047266722044) 2023-09-18T23:48Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers issue statement on Japan's #FukushimaWaterRelease calling for continued transparent dialogue with Japan and IAEA and stress the importance of independent and verifiable scientific assessments Read more:" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1703968068773531950) 2023-09-19T03:03Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Vanuatu's meteorologists and climatologists undergo training on CliDE an open-source #climate data management system to improve their capacity in collecting storing and analysing climate data for reliable predictions @earthjournalism @SprepChannel" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1704615090841112627) 2023-09-20T21:54Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Palau President calls on G20 nations to uphold their commitments to the #ParisAgreement and limit warming to [---] degrees and also calls on the international community to work with SIDS to increase access to #climatefinance Read more:" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1704628400265253325) 2023-09-20T22:47Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Tuvalu's Constitution Review Committee proposes a number of significant amendments to Tuvalus Constitution to acknowledge #climatechange and #sealevelrise impact on the nation's territory and statehood Read more:" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1704680367624749323) 2023-09-21T02:14Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Fiji's PM calls upon global leaders to not only reduce #emissions but also support vulnerable communities and foster #ClimateResilience Read more:" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1704966162885521446) 2023-09-21T21:09Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Tuvalu's parliament unanimously passed the Constitution of Tuvalu Act [----] incorporating crucial amendments on #climatechange governance stability judicial reform and rights and culture set to take effect on [--] October @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1704985952740049277) 2023-09-21T22:28Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "SPC and PPPO launched three crucial online resources to assist in the regions efforts to combat increases in pests and diseases and their spread that threaten #biodiversity #FoodSecurity and small economies @spc_cps @PACNEWS2 @earthjournalism" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1705002259812319552) 2023-09-21T23:33Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "It is time for eloquence of actions. Let deeds not words be our operating principle." - Marshall Islands President told 78th #UNGA as the fate of low-lying island nations including his own is in jeopardy due to #climatechange Read more:" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1705030585935429944) 2023-09-22T01:25Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Cook Islands PM continues to advocate for #ClimateAction funding for innovative Pacific-tailored solutions emphasising the importance of #climatefinance for the Pacific region Read more:" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1705042994976698636) 2023-09-22T02:15Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Two organic farms were launched in Solomon Islands to promote #agroecological approaches that will implement organic practice and foster knowledge exchange among small-holder farmers for the development of #sustainable #agriculture Read more: https://pasifika.news/2023/09/revolutionising-agriculture-in-solomon-islands-zai-na-tina-and-gwaufaniu-organic-farm-learning-centres-launched/ https://pasifika.news/2023/09/revolutionising-agriculture-in-solomon-islands-zai-na-tina-and-gwaufaniu-organic-farm-learning-centres-launched/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1706803793860739278) 2023-09-26T22:51Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "New Vanuatu Road Design Guide to improve the nations road network ability to withstand #climate related impacts like extreme rainfall and #sealevelrise @earthjournalism @SprepChannel @PACNEWS2 @Internews" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1706808609156534460) 2023-09-26T23:10Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Kiribati President urged countries to put more funds beyond the global pledge agreed to in Paris as the projected cost for #climate adaptation has significantly increased Read more:" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1706836801632293360) 2023-09-27T01:02Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Niue launched the #Ocean Conservation Commitments initiative creating a #sustainable funding effort to help fund the long-term protection of Niues ocean territory whilst leveraging a wide range of mutually reinforcing outcomes @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1707155320425079056) 2023-09-27T22:08Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Palau achieves [--] percent of its #RenewableEnergy goal but challenges remain to reach its [---] percent renewable energy target by [----] due to financial constraints and infrastructure upgrades @earthjournalism @Internews @PACNEWS2" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1707168087794159996) 2023-09-27T22:59Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Tokelau begins developing a five-year Blue Economy Roadmap to enhance the governance management and protection of its #marineecosystem and #Ocean resources Read more: https://pasifika.news/2023/09/tokelau-works-on-blue-economy-roadmap/ https://pasifika.news/2023/09/tokelau-works-on-blue-economy-roadmap/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1707194369537908898) 2023-09-28T00:43Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "World Bank approves US$11.5 million grant financing to Tuvalu to improve #climate and #disaster risk assessment monitoring and emergency response with immediate funds available in case of a #naturaldisaster Read more:" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1707200448208535830) 2023-09-28T01:07Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "On the 14th anniversary of the [----] #Tsunami Samoa's Acting PM stressed the need for greater #ClimateCrisis awareness urging stronger global efforts to address climate change impacts while affected families recover and #relocate to safer places @PACNEWS2" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1710070041771643134) 2023-10-05T23:10Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "EU and Kiribati signed a new #fisheries protocol granting EU vessels access to the Pacific's richest and healthiest #tuna stocks supporting #sustainable fishing practices and providing financial support for Kiribati's #fisheries sector Read more:" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1712257973291216899) 2023-10-12T00:04Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Pacific civil society denounces Fiji PMs alarming stance on #FossilFuels and calls for an end to #FossilFuels projects globally as it threatens the Pacific's existence Read more: https://pasifika.news/2023/10/pacific-civil-society-denounce-fiji-pms-alarming-stance-on-fossil-fuels/ https://pasifika.news/2023/10/pacific-civil-society-denounce-fiji-pms-alarming-stance-on-fossil-fuels/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1716217265736351796) 2023-10-22T22:17Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "New Caledonia launches implementation of Ecosystem-based Adaptation to #ClimateChange project to strengthen the #resilience of #ecosystems people and economies in response to escalating climate change-related challenges Read more:" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1716924690781114691) 2023-10-24T21:08Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Pacific delegates adopted the first-ever amendment to the #WaiganiConvention aligning it with international efforts to combat #plastic waste marking a crucial step for #Pacific environmental protection and sustainability Read more:" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1716968138565407128) 2023-10-25T00:01Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Pacific Islands nations are urging world leaders to adopt an ambitious global #plastictreaty inspired by the successful Montreal Protocol to address the severe #plasticpollution disproportionately impacting their region @SprepChannel @earthjournalism" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1717280370172043524) 2023-10-25T20:42Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "Forum SG Puna lauds the vital role of young Pacific climate activists in combating #climatechange and commends their determination and #resilience as they lead the way to #COP28 "Your actions today will echo through time." Read more:" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1717647678476296633) 2023-10-26T21:01Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Fiji becomes the first Pacific Island nation to formally accept the WTO Agreement on #Fisheries Subsidies a significant step towards curbing harmful fishing #subsidies @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2 @Internews Read more:" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1717737225000255843) 2023-10-27T02:57Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Pitcairn Islands to develop a strategy for preserving its terrestrial #environment addressing #invasivespecies and potential threats to its #ecosystem with @SprepChannel Invasive Species Team and PRISMSS partners @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1719202440296468495) 2023-10-31T03:59Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Samoa calls for an international framework to protect countries threatened by #risingsealevels stressing the urgency of the issue and the need to preserve #maritime rights and entitlements in the face of #climatechange @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1719532340299673789) 2023-11-01T01:50Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "A 3D model of the Marshall Islands was officially handed over to the government allowing visualisation of #coastalflooding scenarios and the impact of #sealevelrise on agriculture water security and critical infrastructure Read more:" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1719849080262951301) 2023-11-01T22:49Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Fiji secures a $7.2 million grant from the GEF to protect its land and #marine #environments and achieve conservation goals in its #EEZ and #biodiversity areas Read more:" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1721364375595012350) 2023-11-06T03:10Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Vanuatu launched a new mobile app and booklet to fuse #TraditionalClimateKnowledge with modern forecasting methods enabling citizen scientists to document and analyse indicator species for effective #climatechange adaptation @SprepChannel @PACNEWS2" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1726726006478971244) 2023-11-20T22:15Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "PIFLM52 Highlights: Saudi Arabia pledged $50 million to initiate the Pacific Resilience Facility a financing initiative addressing the vulnerability of #Pacific nations to the #ClimateEmergency and alleviating debt distress @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1726751100316123360) 2023-11-20T23:55Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Samoa completes #whales and #Dolphins survey seeking to enhance understanding provide training and contribute to the development of the Samoa National Marine Sanctuary Management Plan Read more:" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1726778886044975416) 2023-11-21T01:45Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "INC3 Highlights: Samoa calls for urgent global action on #PlasticPollution highlighting health risks and advocates for a comprehensive #treaty to address environmental and health impacts particularly on vulnerable communities Read more:" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1727077273256464438) 2023-11-21T21:31Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "INC3 Highlights: PSIDS Chair called for urgent action to finalise a #PlasticsTreaty addressing the full lifecycle of #plastic by the end of [----] as [--] million tonnes of plastic are released annually half ending up in the #PacificOcean @SprepChannel" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1727092732689293415) 2023-11-21T22:32Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "INC3 Highlights: Solomon Islands reiterated its call to end #PlasticPollution by [----] and calls for binding provisions in the #treaty to restrain and reduce the consumption and production of primary plastic polymers to sustainable levels Read more:" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1727125474265194518) 2023-11-22T00:42Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "INC3 Highlights: Vanuatu called for a global treaty to combat #PlasticPollution urging consideration of impacts on human health and the #environment with emphasis on the triple planetary crisis and recent cyclones affecting Pacific countries Read more:" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1727519399215780189) 2023-11-23T02:48Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "INC3 Highlights: Nauru representing PSIDS stressed the urgent need to address the global risks from #microplastics to #marine ecosystems #environment and human health urging a treaty banning #plastics with intentionally added microplastics Read more:" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1727819860892422473) 2023-11-23T22:42Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "COP28 Highlights: Palau's climate change negotiator stresses the crucial need for ambition and urgency at #COP28 emphasising the pivotal role of #emission reduction in combating #climatechange and achieving the 1.5-degree Celsius goal Read more:" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1731443370055418164) 2023-12-03T22:40Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "COP28 Highlights: Niues Minister urged the U.S and Australia to make stronger commitments to #ClimateAction and stressed the need for genuine and sustained engagement to address the #Pacific regions challenges #COP28UAE @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1731447546743316950) 2023-12-03T22:57Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Amidst sensationalist pledges at #COP28 a hidden scandal unfolds: the global land grab through carbon markets. Pacific elders urged Pacific communities to be skeptical as dubious carbon trading deals risk exploitation and hinder climate targets Read more:" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1734135082947117565) 2023-12-11T08:56Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "#WCPFC20 concluded with the adoption of a new Tropical Tuna Measure that will guide #fishing controls for bigeye skipjack and yellowfin tuna in the #Pacific region and help in the sustainable management of #tuna stocks Read more:" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1734792839069110360) 2023-12-13T04:30Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Vanuatus AG and legal team gather firsthand testimonies of the #climatechange impacts on communities to support the nations case at the #ICJ highlighting the human aspect and human rights #violations @PACNEWS2 @earthjournalism @Internews" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1752106384681054271) 2024-01-29T23:08Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Palau officially becomes the first nation to ratify the #UNOceanTreaty setting a strong message to other countries in the region that the time to protect the ocean and all the life it supports is now @earthjournalism @Internews @PACNEWS2" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1752457379302748468) 2024-01-30T22:22Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "The Australia-Tuvalu Falepili Union treaty faces criticism for potential neo-colonial aspects involving Australian control over Tuvalu's security and resources sparking debates on #sovereignty #maritime boundaries and planned international #relocations" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1752538930208186865) 2024-01-31T03:46Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "OPOC Commissioner said Palau's courageous step to ratify the global Marine Biodiversity Treaty ".represent the commitment and ambition of Pacific countries to make this ground-breaking and historic agreement a reality and a success." Read more:" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1754359129408418144) 2024-02-05T04:19Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Local and International scientists to explore and gather scientific data on Palaus diverse underwater ecosystem employing methods like deep sea cameras and environmental DNA Read more:" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1754669178437710190) 2024-02-06T00:51Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Tonga becomes the 85th #UNStateParty to sign the #BBNJTreaty bolstering global efforts to protect two-thirds of our #ocean Palau takes the lead as the first to ratify it with [--] more ratifications needed for it to become international law Read more:" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1755022863894225296) 2024-02-07T00:17Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Samoa's native #biodiversity has significantly increased with the confirmation of three new #seabird species sighted on Upolu indicating potential breeding grounds and prompting collaborative efforts for conservation Read more:" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1755068463176147329) 2024-02-07T03:18Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Cook Islands is applying for the Takitumu Conservation Area to be recognised as an Other Effective area-based Conservation Measure marking an important step in Pacific Islands conservation efforts Read more:" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1755402991241400527) 2024-02-08T01:27Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Pacific Leaders at the 52nd PIF Meeting urged members to join the High Ambition Coalition to End Plastic Pollution and supported ongoing treaty negotiations with Solomon Islands joining to amplify Pacific voices in combating #plasticpollution Read more:" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1758329335164150203) 2024-02-16T03:15Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "The relentless #storm surges have submerged Tuvalu's main road prompting deep existential questions and highlighting the urgent need for decisive #ClimateAction Read more:" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1758336132620947849) 2024-02-16T03:42Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "As #PlasticPollution continues to ravage Tonga and Solomon Islands officials lead efforts to combat the #crisis stressing the urgent need for #action in international negotiations @SprepChannel @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2 @Internews Read more:" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1759382161113952350) 2024-02-19T00:59Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Laughter fills the air as children in a remote Vanuatu community still recovering from the devastation of #TropicalCyclone Lola find joy and solace in play-based psychosocial activities Read more:" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1760486720221692124) 2024-02-22T02:08Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Fiji partners with @WFP to pioneer Anticipatory Action program to provide timely assistance and cash transfers to vulnerable populations ahead of forecasted #tropicalcyclones Read more:" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1760784093397254605) 2024-02-22T21:50Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Kiribati begins #marine spatial planning seeking to sustainably manage its vast #OCEAN resources for ecological economic and social benefits with the Pacific BioScapes Programme @SprepChannel @PACNEWS2 @earthjournalism @Internews https://pasifika.news/2024/02/kiribati-begins-marine-spatial-planning-journey-with-the-pacific-bioscapes-programme/ https://pasifika.news/2024/02/kiribati-begins-marine-spatial-planning-journey-with-the-pacific-bioscapes-programme/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1762679972790149510) 2024-02-28T03:23Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "World Seagrass Day celebrated in Fiji highlighted seagrass as ocean lungs vital for #biodiversity and #climatechange mitigation with calls for Pacific nations to prioritise conservation efforts #WorldSeagrassDay Read more:" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1764607520893698058) 2024-03-04T11:03Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "🌊Dive into the #WorldSeagrassDay🌱celebration in Suva Fiji Islands Click below @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2 @GIZPasifika @wwfpacific @Internews" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1764856636471222763) 2024-03-05T03:33Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "A new project in the Cook Islands aims to curb #PlasticPollution by targeting single-use plastics in the food and beverage sector amid concerns over landfill capacity and #EnvironmentalImpact @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2 @Internews" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1769862631953973335) 2024-03-18T23:05Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Papua New Guinea joins global efforts against #nuclear proliferation ratifying the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty as a critical step toward disarmament @earthjournalism @Internews @PACNEWS2" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1770600625644196071) 2024-03-20T23:57Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Marine biologist Mark Erdmann discovers his 184th new species in the #coralreefs of Samoa underscoring the ongoing richness and importance of reef #ecosystems Read more:" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1771001349179867509) 2024-03-22T02:29Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "SPREP conducted a workshop to help address the very visible single-use #plastic waste problem in Kiribati and discussions for potential ban expansion Read more:" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1771010369466830928) 2024-03-22T03:05Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Samoa representing AOSIS calls for legally binding obligations in the #plastics treaty to address legacy plastics in #marine environments emphasising the disproportionate impact on SIDS @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2 @SprepChannel https://pasifika.news/2024/04/pacific-islands-calls-on-the-plastic-treaty-to-include-legally-binding-obligations-and-implementing-mechanisms-to-address-legacy-plastics/ https://pasifika.news/2024/04/pacific-islands-calls-on-the-plastic-treaty-to-include-legally-binding-obligations-and-implementing-mechanisms-to-address-legacy-plastics/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1785060810189951400) 2024-04-29T21:37Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "The Cook Islands along with Rwanda joins Norway in advocating for a comprehensive approach to regulating chemicals in #plastic production urging global action to #mitigate plastic pollution's dire #environmental impact @earthjournalism @SprepChannel https://pasifika.news/2024/04/cook-islands-joins-plastic-treaty-proposal-for-chemicals-of-concern/ https://pasifika.news/2024/04/cook-islands-joins-plastic-treaty-proposal-for-chemicals-of-concern/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1785078622518415624) 2024-04-29T22:48Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Solomon Islands stresses the urgent need to regulate hazardous chemicals in #plastics emphasising both production and disposal in global treaty negotiations on plastic #pollution @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2 @SprepChannel https://pasifika.news/2024/04/solomon-islands-calls-on-the-global-community-to-address-the-gaps-regarding-chemicals-of-concern-in-the-plastic-treaty/ https://pasifika.news/2024/04/solomon-islands-calls-on-the-global-community-to-address-the-gaps-regarding-chemicals-of-concern-in-the-plastic-treaty/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1785106088855314751) 2024-04-30T00:37Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "The Kulawai bird that is featured on Fiji's $5 note has not been seen since [----] despite exhaustive searches and conservation efforts Efforts to save it have become a crucial mission for conservationists Read more: https://pasifika.news/2024/05/rediscovering-the-lost-kulawai-fijis-effort-to-save-a-vanishing-bird/ https://pasifika.news/2024/05/rediscovering-the-lost-kulawai-fijis-effort-to-save-a-vanishing-bird/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1792821641095118996) 2024-05-21T07:36Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "In Fiji passionate conservationists strive to save the island's #endangered iguanas from habitat loss invasive species and illegal wildlife trade #BiodiversityLoss @earthjournalism @Internews @PACNEWS2 @NatureFiji Read more: https://pasifika.news/2024/05/preserving-fijis-iguana-heritage-a-conservation-effort/ https://pasifika.news/2024/05/preserving-fijis-iguana-heritage-a-conservation-effort/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1793498064902320210) 2024-05-23T04:23Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Joana Rabaua a senior verification officer for Kiribati's fisheries authority leads a team of six #women ensuring every fish exported meets rigorous standards showcasing the power of women in the male-dominated #fisheries sector @earthjournalism https://pasifika.news/2024/05/ladies-of-the-line-kiribatis-all-woman-team-policing-fish-exports/ https://pasifika.news/2024/05/ladies-of-the-line-kiribatis-all-woman-team-policing-fish-exports/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1795687679469953398) 2024-05-29T05:24Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Several villages along Fiji's Sigatoka River have raised concerns that past #dredging for flood mitigation has damaged #marine habitats and altered the #riverbed impacting local livelihoods Read more: https://pasifika.news/2024/06/mineral-exploration-in-the-sigatoka-river-area/ https://pasifika.news/2024/06/mineral-exploration-in-the-sigatoka-river-area/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1798132759451594848) 2024-06-04T23:20Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "A new IUCN report reveals that half of the worlds #mangrove forests are at risk of collapse highlighting the urgent need for #conservation efforts like those led by C3 Fiji which has been protecting these vital #ecosystems since [----] Read more: https://pasifika.news/2024/06/global-report-reveals-half-of-worlds-mangroves-at-risk-local-efforts-in-fiji-offer-hope-for-conservation/ https://pasifika.news/2024/06/global-report-reveals-half-of-worlds-mangroves-at-risk-local-efforts-in-fiji-offer-hope-for-conservation/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1798859277085651336) 2024-06-06T23:27Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "AOSIS has proposed the New Collective Quantified Goal on Climate Finance (NCQG) to boost financial support for limiting global warming to [---] degrees Celsius and aiding vulnerable nations Read more: https://pasifika.news/2024/06/aosis-proposes-new-climate-finance-goal-to-drive-1-5c-ambition/ https://pasifika.news/2024/06/aosis-proposes-new-climate-finance-goal-to-drive-1-5c-ambition/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1800069491281530919) 2024-06-10T07:36Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "At the UN climate talks the AOSIS Climate lead negotiator of Samoa highlighted the dire impacts of #climatechange on small island nations stressing the urgent need for action to ensure their survival @earthjournalism @Internews @PACNEWS2 https://pasifika.news/2024/06/aosis-lead-negotiator-rasmussen-urges-swift-action-and-robust-financing-to-address-climate-threats/ https://pasifika.news/2024/06/aosis-lead-negotiator-rasmussen-urges-swift-action-and-robust-financing-to-address-climate-threats/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1801421320259047797) 2024-06-14T01:08Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "The Centre for Agriculture Technology Transfer (CATT) also known as the Smart Farm opened in Nausori Fiji to enhance sustainable agricultural practices and productivity through advanced technology and innovation @PACNEWS2 @earthjournalism @Internews https://pasifika.news/2024/06/new-centre-for-agriculture-technology-transfer-opens-in-fiji-leading-in-a-new-era-of-farming-innovation/ https://pasifika.news/2024/06/new-centre-for-agriculture-technology-transfer-opens-in-fiji-leading-in-a-new-era-of-farming-innovation/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1802582015574933738) 2024-06-17T06:00Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Despite its small size Niue is leading the way in ocean conservation with its ambitious marine protection initiatives now featured in National Geographics documentary "Protecting Paradise: The Story of Niue." Read more: https://youtu.be/UDZXKhQN0Jo https://pasifika.news/2024/06/tiny-niue-leads-ocean-conservation-new-national-geographic-documentary/ https://youtu.be/UDZXKhQN0Jo https://pasifika.news/2024/06/tiny-niue-leads-ocean-conservation-new-national-geographic-documentary/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1803618758071890268) 2024-06-20T02:39Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Rufino Varea a distinguished expert in marine ecotoxicology and environmental risk assessment has been appointed as the new Regional Director of the @CANPacificIs Read more: https://pasifika.news/2024/06/rufino-varea-appointed-regional-director-of-pican/ https://pasifika.news/2024/06/rufino-varea-appointed-regional-director-of-pican/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1803984314700566961) 2024-06-21T02:52Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Fiji's Prime Minister expresses satisfaction with Japan's test results showing no radioactive elements in Fukushima's treated wastewater released into the Pacific Ocean Read more: https://pasifika.news/2024/06/fiji-pm-rabuka-content-with-test-results-on-fukushima-nuclear-waste-water-released-into-the-pacific-ocean/ https://pasifika.news/2024/06/fiji-pm-rabuka-content-with-test-results-on-fukushima-nuclear-waste-water-released-into-the-pacific-ocean/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1805770122344513645) 2024-06-26T01:08Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "The Centre for Agriculture Technology Transfer officially opened in Nausori Fiji to transform local farming practices with a focus on sustainability and reducing carbon emissions @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2 https://pasifika.news/2024/06/transforming-fijis-agriculture-the-journey-towards-sustainable-farming/ https://pasifika.news/2024/06/transforming-fijis-agriculture-the-journey-towards-sustainable-farming/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1806167824496488907) 2024-06-27T03:29Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Tuvalu's PM stressed the dire existential threat of #ClimateChange to Tuvalu emphasising the nation's urgent need for global cooperation to combat rising sea levels and ensure its future survival @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2 @Internews https://pasifika.news/2024/07/tuvalu-pm-feleti-teo-urges-global-action-as-rising-seas-threaten-nations-survival/ https://pasifika.news/2024/07/tuvalu-pm-feleti-teo-urges-global-action-as-rising-seas-threaten-nations-survival/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1815617741585584448) 2024-07-23T05:19Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Cook Islands PM confirmed that Japans discharge of treated nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean complies with international standards and does not violate the Rarotonga Treaty @earthjournalism @Internews @PACNEWS2 https://pasifika.news/2024/07/japans-nuclear-wastewater-discharge-not-a-breach-of-rarotonga-treaty-confirms-cook-islands-pm/ https://pasifika.news/2024/07/japans-nuclear-wastewater-discharge-not-a-breach-of-rarotonga-treaty-confirms-cook-islands-pm/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1816621371763622270) 2024-07-25T23:47Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Marshall Islands President urged Pacific leaders to adopt bold approaches to tackle gender inequality emphasising its link to #ClimateJustice and the need for transformative action Read more: https://pasifika.news/2024/07/president-heine-urges-bold-action-on-gender-equality-at-pacific-womens-conference/ https://pasifika.news/2024/07/president-heine-urges-bold-action-on-gender-equality-at-pacific-womens-conference/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1817704024868868357) 2024-07-28T23:29Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "A call was made for a study on #nuclear testings impact on women and girls in the Marshall Islands stressing the need for evidence-based data to address ongoing health issues and gender disparities @earthjournalism @Internews @PACNEWS2 https://pasifika.news/2024/07/pacific-women-leaders-want-action-on-nuclear-legacy-and-gender-disparities/ https://pasifika.news/2024/07/pacific-women-leaders-want-action-on-nuclear-legacy-and-gender-disparities/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1817736493005435034) 2024-07-29T01:38Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Vanuatu's UN representative has urged the International Criminal Court to recognise ecocide as the fifth international crime under the Rome Statute emphasising the urgent need to protect the environment and hold perpetrators accountable @earthjournalism https://pasifika.news/2024/07/vanuatu-pushes-icc-to-recognise-ecocide-as-international-crime/ https://pasifika.news/2024/07/vanuatu-pushes-icc-to-recognise-ecocide-as-international-crime/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1818484368970776692) 2024-07-31T03:10Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "Fiji secures US$70 million concessional loan from ADB to bolster #ClimateResilience and sustainable growth focusing on public financial management private sector development and climate and disaster resilience @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2 @Internews https://pasifika.news/2024/08/fiji-secures-us70-million-loan-for-climate-resilience-and-sustainable-growth/ https://pasifika.news/2024/08/fiji-secures-us70-million-loan-for-climate-resilience-and-sustainable-growth/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1819190221776605482) 2024-08-02T01:55Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "The Uto ni Yalo embarks on a historic voyage to Tonga promoting Pacific unity sustainable sea transport and ocean conservation at the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting Read more: https://pasifika.news/2024/08/sautu-voyage-the-uto-ni-yalos-call-for-ocean-protection-and-pacific-solidarity/ https://pasifika.news/2024/08/sautu-voyage-the-uto-ni-yalos-call-for-ocean-protection-and-pacific-solidarity/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1826014114432561211) 2024-08-20T21:51Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Vanuatu strengthens its global climate advocacy by appointing @RRegenvanu as its Special Envoy for Climate Change and Environment to champion the nation's fight for #ClimateJustice on the world stage @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2 @Internews https://pasifika.news/2024/08/vanuatu-appoints-ralph-regenvanu-as-special-envoy-for-climate-change-and-environment/ https://pasifika.news/2024/08/vanuatu-appoints-ralph-regenvanu-as-special-envoy-for-climate-change-and-environment/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1826099033573859390) 2024-08-21T03:28Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "UN Secretary-General urged international lenders and major polluters to provide fairer funding and increased contributions to help Pacific island nations combat the existential threat of #ClimateChange during his visit to Samoa @earthjournalism https://pasifika.news/2024/08/un-chief-urges-climate-justice-for-pacific-nations-beset-by-rising-oceans/ https://pasifika.news/2024/08/un-chief-urges-climate-justice-for-pacific-nations-beset-by-rising-oceans/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1826810307123306747) 2024-08-23T02:34Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Despite facing soaring sea levels rising prices and geopolitical strains Samoa has emerged as a resilient leader in climate action drawing global attention to its efforts and the urgent need for international support @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2 https://pasifika.news/2024/08/samoa-from-climate-victims-to-leaders/ https://pasifika.news/2024/08/samoa-from-climate-victims-to-leaders/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1828244840225874411) 2024-08-27T01:35Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "UN Chief urged a significant increase in climate finance for Pacific Island nations like Samoa stressing the need for immediate funding and reforms to address the severe impacts of climate change and enhance resilience efforts @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2 https://pasifika.news/2024/08/un-secretary-general-calls-for-massive-increase-in-climate-finance-for-pacific-island-nations/ https://pasifika.news/2024/08/un-secretary-general-calls-for-massive-increase-in-climate-finance-for-pacific-island-nations/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1828247560735334533) 2024-08-27T01:46Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "UN Secretary-General issued a global SOS - Save Our Seas - from Tonga warning that rising sea levels threaten the Pacific Islands and could lead to catastrophic impacts worldwide @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2 https://pasifika.news/2024/08/unsg-issues-a-global-sos-on-rising-sea-levels/ https://pasifika.news/2024/08/unsg-issues-a-global-sos-on-rising-sea-levels/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1828326329407680731) 2024-08-27T06:59Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Tuvalu's Climate Change Minister urged global leaders to prioritise the climate crisis as an existential threat to Pacific Island nations stressing the need for immediate and decisive action to ensure their survival @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2 @Internews https://pasifika.news/2024/08/tuvalus-climate-change-minister-demands-global-action-for-pacific-survival/ https://pasifika.news/2024/08/tuvalus-climate-change-minister-demands-global-action-for-pacific-survival/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1828679182437568766) 2024-08-28T06:21Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Amid #RisingSeaLevels Tuvalu is creating a digital twin of its capital to enhance planning for climate change🌏and natural disasters capturing crucial data to guide the nations survival and adaptation strategies @earthjournalism @Internews @PACNEWS2 https://pasifika.news/2024/09/tuvalu-uses-high-resolution-mapping-to-combat-climate-change/ https://pasifika.news/2024/09/tuvalu-uses-high-resolution-mapping-to-combat-climate-change/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1836228521607549344) 2024-09-18T02:19Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Nanumea Tuvalus remote island is building innovative coastal defenses to protect its shores from rising seas🌊and cyclones🌀 with a groundbreaking adaptation project thats transforming the communitys future✨ @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2 @Internews https://pasifika.news/2024/09/protecting-tuvalus-nanumea-island-from-sea-level-rise/ https://pasifika.news/2024/09/protecting-tuvalus-nanumea-island-from-sea-level-rise/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1836911681265426683) 2024-09-19T23:34Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Vanuatu is leading a historic charge to make ecocide a recognised crime under international law challenging the world🌍to confront the devastating impact of environmental destruction #Ecocide #ClimateActionNow Read more: https://pasifika.news/2024/09/vanuatu-leads-the-charge-to-make-ecocide-an-international-crime/ https://pasifika.news/2024/09/vanuatu-leads-the-charge-to-make-ecocide-an-international-crime/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1836917692093321225) 2024-09-19T23:58Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Australia and New Zealand back a second phase of the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project an initiative aimed at safeguarding the nations vulnerable coastlines from the relentless threat of climate change 🌊 @earthjournalism @UNDP_Pacific @PACNEWS2 https://pasifika.news/2024/09/australia-and-new-zealand-back-a-second-phase-of-the-tuvalu-coastal-adaptation-project-to-beat-sea-level-rise/ https://pasifika.news/2024/09/australia-and-new-zealand-back-a-second-phase-of-the-tuvalu-coastal-adaptation-project-to-beat-sea-level-rise/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1836980270546964638) 2024-09-20T04:06Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Fiji has reaffirmed its commitment to climate action and called for urgent reforms to address climate finance challenges faced by Small Island Developing States #ClimateAction Read more: https://pasifika.news/2024/09/fiji-reaffirms-commitment-to-climate-action/ https://pasifika.news/2024/09/fiji-reaffirms-commitment-to-climate-action/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1838409506444972076) 2024-09-24T02:45Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Palau's President urged global action on climate change to protect vulnerable nations from rising sea levels 🌊 and extreme weather impacts at the Summit of the Future #UNGA79 Read more: https://pasifika.news/2024/09/palaus-president-urges-international-collaboration-on-climate-change-at-unga/ https://pasifika.news/2024/09/palaus-president-urges-international-collaboration-on-climate-change-at-unga/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1838418753023021559) 2024-09-24T03:22Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Fiji's President has called on world leaders to urgently reform international cooperation to address escalating global🌏crises warning that future generations will suffer the consequences of today's inaction @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2 @Internews https://pasifika.news/2024/09/fijis-president-warns-future-generations-will-suffer-without-immediate-global-action/ https://pasifika.news/2024/09/fijis-president-warns-future-generations-will-suffer-without-immediate-global-action/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1838487267553481079) 2024-09-24T07:54Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Tuvalu's PM urged the global community to confront the existential threat of climate change warning that rising sea levels 🌊 threaten to engulf his nation despite contributing minimally to the crisis @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2 @Internews https://pasifika.news/2024/09/tuvalu-pm-calls-for-immediate-global-response-to-climate-threat/ https://pasifika.news/2024/09/tuvalu-pm-calls-for-immediate-global-response-to-climate-threat/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1838491354248417519) 2024-09-24T08:11Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Samoas PM called for global action to address the pressing challenges of climate change economic instability and debt faced by SIDS stressing that their future is linked to global sustainability and resilience efforts✨ Read more: https://pasifika.news/2024/09/samoa-pm-mataafa-calls-for-fair-global-governance-for-island-states/ https://pasifika.news/2024/09/samoa-pm-mataafa-calls-for-fair-global-governance-for-island-states/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1838495745835700480) 2024-09-24T08:28Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Tongas PM called for urgent global climate action emphasising the existential threat climate change poses to the Pacific Islands and urged world leaders 🌏 to fulfill their emissions reduction and climate finance commitments Read more: https://pasifika.news/2024/09/urgent-global-climate-action-needed-says-forum-chair-sovaleni/ https://pasifika.news/2024/09/urgent-global-climate-action-needed-says-forum-chair-sovaleni/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1838501345294500125) 2024-09-24T08:50Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Fiji's Fisheries and Forestry Minister Alitia Bainivalu has been appointed as the Advocacy Champion for the Commonwealth Living Lands Charter leading efforts on climate-resilient development with Pacific nations🌏 @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2 https://pasifika.news/2024/09/fiji-names-minister-bainivalu-as-commonwealth-climate-advocacy-champion/ https://pasifika.news/2024/09/fiji-names-minister-bainivalu-as-commonwealth-climate-advocacy-champion/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1838738747170656501) 2024-09-25T00:34Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Pacific Island nations like Tuvalu Kiribati and Fiji are facing an inevitable 8-inch sea level rise🌊 by [----] threatening widespread flooding and endangering coastal communities - analysis by NASAs sea level change science team Read more: https://pasifika.news/2024/09/nasa-analysis-shows-irreversible-sea-level-rise-for-pacific-islands/ https://pasifika.news/2024/09/nasa-analysis-shows-irreversible-sea-level-rise-for-pacific-islands/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1839138152516301117) 2024-09-26T03:01Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Solomon Islands Environment Minister called for urgent global action on 🌊sea level rise warning that the escalating crisis is already displacing communities and threatening the very existence of Pacific nations #ClimateAction @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2 https://pasifika.news/2024/09/solomon-islands-calls-for-urgent-global-response-to-sea-level-rise-at-un-summit/ https://pasifika.news/2024/09/solomon-islands-calls-for-urgent-global-response-to-sea-level-rise-at-un-summit/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1839148130408988839) 2024-09-26T03:40Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Papua New Guineas Environment Minister warned that rising 🌊 sea levels pose a "twin disaster" for Pacific nations threatening their cultures security and livelihoods and urged immediate global🌎 action #ClimateAction @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1839150972830109985) 2024-09-26T03:52Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "At the 79th UNGA the Marshall Islands President called for urgent global action on climate change nuclear legacy and human rights urging world leaders to uphold justice and safeguard the future of vulnerable nations @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2 https://pasifika.news/2024/09/marshall-islands-calls-for-global-accountability-on-climate-nuclear-testing-and-human-rights-at-unga/ https://pasifika.news/2024/09/marshall-islands-calls-for-global-accountability-on-climate-nuclear-testing-and-human-rights-at-unga/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1839154380375023752) 2024-09-26T04:05Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Tuvalus Prime Minister urgently called for global action to combat rising sea levels highlighting that for over one billion people the threat is a daily reality not a distant concern. Our very existence hangs in the balance he warned. @PACNEWS2 https://pasifika.news/2024/09/the-very-fabric-of-nations-at-risk-from-rising-sea-levels-says-tuvalu-pm-teo/ https://pasifika.news/2024/09/the-very-fabric-of-nations-at-risk-from-rising-sea-levels-says-tuvalu-pm-teo/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1839158456785449382) 2024-09-26T04:22Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "AOSIS leaders have declared that climate change will not undermine the sovereignty or statehood of small island nations emphasising that their maritime rights and international status remain intact despite rising sea levels🌊 @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2 https://pasifika.news/2024/10/aosis-leaders-demand-global-recognition-of-statehood-amid-rising-seas/ https://pasifika.news/2024/10/aosis-leaders-demand-global-recognition-of-statehood-amid-rising-seas/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1841301016735895993) 2024-10-02T02:15Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Palau's Vice President called on world leaders to unite against climate change protect oceans🌊 and empower women emphasising the existential threat faced by small island nations like Palau Read more: https://pasifika.news/2024/10/palau-vice-president-calls-for-action-on-climate-oceans-and-equality-at-unga/ https://pasifika.news/2024/10/palau-vice-president-calls-for-action-on-climate-oceans-and-equality-at-unga/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1841305255474344325) 2024-10-02T02:32Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Vanuatu's Prime Minister condemned global inaction on climate change financial reform and decolonisation while urging immediate collective action to protect vulnerable nations Read more: https://pasifika.news/2024/10/vanuatu-pm-calls-for-climate-justice-backs-new-caledonia-and-west-papua-self-determination-at-unga/ https://pasifika.news/2024/10/vanuatu-pm-calls-for-climate-justice-backs-new-caledonia-and-west-papua-self-determination-at-unga/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1841310167394287905) 2024-10-02T02:52Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Conservation Internationals Dialogue brought together Pacific Indigenous leaders🌏to enhance resource management and resilience against climate change while exploring sustainable financing🌱 @earthjournalism @ConservationOrg @PACNEWS2 https://pasifika.news/2024/10/conservation-dialogue-unites-pacific-indigenous-leaders-from-fiji-aotearoa-samoa-and-the-cook-islands-towards-shared-vision-to-strengthen-traditional-stewardship-of-nature/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1843804379415249404) 2024-10-09T00:03Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "A new report 📄 highlights how women fishers in Fijis coastal regions are driving economic growth through octopus🐙 harvesting processing and marketing while also facing challenges related to health #Sustainability and market access @earthjournalism https://pasifika.news/2024/10/women-at-the-forefront-of-octopus-fishery/ https://pasifika.news/2024/10/women-at-the-forefront-of-octopus-fishery/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1846108754338881568) 2024-10-15T08:40Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Coastal communities in Isabel Province Solomon Islands are facing the devastating impacts of mining as pollution from operations destroys vital marine 🦀 ecosystems threatening food security and livelihoods Read more: https://pasifika.news/2024/10/minings-silent-wave-the-hidden-impact-on-marine-resources-and-coastal-communities/ https://pasifika.news/2024/10/minings-silent-wave-the-hidden-impact-on-marine-resources-and-coastal-communities/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1848103411096658005) 2024-10-20T20:46Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Our survival cannot be compromised states PIF Chair and Tongan Prime Minister as he urges #COP29 to prioritise the 1.5-degree Celsius goal for the future of the Pacific 🌏 #ClimateAction @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2 @ForumSEC https://pasifika.news/2024/11/cop-29-must-keep-1-5-alive-our-survival-cannot-be-negotiated-pif-chair-sovaleni/ https://pasifika.news/2024/11/cop-29-must-keep-1-5-alive-our-survival-cannot-be-negotiated-pif-chair-sovaleni/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1855819990651572597) 2024-11-11T03:48Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "At #COP29 the lead Coordinator for the #PSIDS for the Mitigation Workstream Toiata Uili of Samoa emphasised that limiting global warming to 1.5C is essential for the survival of vulnerable island communities @earthjournalism @SprepChannel @PACNEWS2 https://pasifika.news/2024/11/1-5-to-stay-alive-for-pacific-countries-is-non-negotiable/ https://pasifika.news/2024/11/1-5-to-stay-alive-for-pacific-countries-is-non-negotiable/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1856292334146859082) 2024-11-12T11:05Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "The worlds largest coral 🪸 has been discovered in the Solomon Islands visible from space and three times larger than the previous record-holder believed to be around [---] years old and preserving a historical record of ocean 🌊 conditions Read more: https://pasifika.news/2024/11/new-discovery-largest-coral-in-the-world-found-in-the-solomon-islands/ https://pasifika.news/2024/11/new-discovery-largest-coral-in-the-world-found-in-the-solomon-islands/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1857191531486273907) 2024-11-14T22:39Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "As #COP29 progresses a groundbreaking discovery of the world's largest coral 🪸 in the Solomon Islands underscores the urgent need for global action to protect vulnerable ocean 🌊 ecosystems from climate change @earthjournalism @Internews @PACNEWS2 https://pasifika.news/2024/11/solomon-islands-coral-discovery-reinforces-urgent-need-for-global-action-on-ocean-protection-amidst-cop29/ https://pasifika.news/2024/11/solomon-islands-coral-discovery-reinforces-urgent-need-for-global-action-on-ocean-protection-amidst-cop29/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1857279808264454179) 2024-11-15T04:29Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Fiji has called for greater integration of ocean themes at #COP29 urging stronger action to protect marine ecosystems vital to the Pacific's survival @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2 @Internews https://pasifika.news/2024/11/fiji-calls-for-more-focus-on-oceans-at-cop29/ https://pasifika.news/2024/11/fiji-calls-for-more-focus-on-oceans-at-cop29/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1858356570943578516) 2024-11-18T03:48Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Cook Islands PM has urged world leaders at #COP29 to act decisively on climate finance and uphold the Paris Agreement emphasising the urgent needs of vulnerable Pacific nations Read more: https://pasifika.news/2024/11/climate-change-is-a-present-reality-cook-islands-pm-to-world-leaders/ https://pasifika.news/2024/11/climate-change-is-a-present-reality-cook-islands-pm-to-world-leaders/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1858361712145285191) 2024-11-18T04:08Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Samoa as Chair of AOSIS has called for #COP29 to prioritise tailored climate finance solutions for SIDS to address their unique vulnerabilities and ensure their survival amidst escalating climate impacts Read more: https://pasifika.news/2024/11/1-5-to-stay-alive-not-just-a-number-it-has-implications-on-loss-of-our-nations-culture-and-identity-samoa/ https://pasifika.news/2024/11/1-5-to-stay-alive-not-just-a-number-it-has-implications-on-loss-of-our-nations-culture-and-identity-samoa/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1858365618191536151) 2024-11-18T04:24Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "PIF Secretary-General has urged global 🌎 leaders at #COP29 to act swiftly on climate finance 💰 and emissions reductions warning that climate change poses the greatest existential threat to Pacific nations Read more: https://pasifika.news/2024/11/save-the-pacific-save-the-world-forum-sg-waqas-urgent-call-at-cop29/ https://pasifika.news/2024/11/save-the-pacific-save-the-world-forum-sg-waqas-urgent-call-at-cop29/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1859717400763216063) 2024-11-21T21:55Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Solomon Islands has urged #COP29 to prioritise keeping global warming below 1.5C while addressing the urgent need for accessible and just climate finance 💰 to protect vulnerable communities Read more: https://pasifika.news/2024/11/dont-lose-sight-of-1-5-world-solomon-islands-reminds-finance-cop/ https://pasifika.news/2024/11/dont-lose-sight-of-1-5-world-solomon-islands-reminds-finance-cop/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1859726622036984281) 2024-11-21T22:32Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "As AOSIS Chair Samoa urged world leaders at #COP29 to prioritise climate justice and provide substantial financial support for adaptation mitigation and loss and damage to protect vulnerable communities Read more: https://pasifika.news/2024/11/samoa-as-chair-of-alliance-of-small-island-states-call-for-climate-justice-for-the-unheard/ https://pasifika.news/2024/11/samoa-as-chair-of-alliance-of-small-island-states-call-for-climate-justice-for-the-unheard/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1859735950647230487) 2024-11-21T23:09Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "AOSIS demands that the global #PlasticPollution treaty at INC-5 recognise the unique vulnerabilities of SIDS calling for stronger legal obligations and financial support to address the crisis @earthjournalism @Internews @PACNEWS2 @SprepChannel Read more: https://pasifika.news/2024/11/we-will-not-accept-a-treaty-that-does-not-recognise-the-special-circumstances-of-sids-samoa-as-aosis-chair/ https://pasifika.news/2024/11/we-will-not-accept-a-treaty-that-does-not-recognise-the-special-circumstances-of-sids-samoa-as-aosis-chair/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1861229347363004492) 2024-11-26T02:03Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Civil society organisations have condemned #COP29 as a catastrophic failure accusing wealthy nations of betraying vulnerable communities by neglecting climate justice equity and adequate finance commitments Read more: https://pasifika.news/2024/11/cop29-falls-short-a-betrayal-of-the-vulnerable-and-failure-of-leadership/ https://pasifika.news/2024/11/cop29-falls-short-a-betrayal-of-the-vulnerable-and-failure-of-leadership/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1861239442314510844) 2024-11-26T02:43Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Gwen Sisior of Palau a Co-Chair at the Plastic Treaty Negotiations leads global efforts to address #PlasticPollution drawing strength from her Pacific roots and a supportive sisterhood of women negotiators Read more: https://pasifika.news/2024/11/pacific-women-negotiators-palau-holds-a-seat-at-the-front-table-at-plastics-treaty-negotiations/ https://pasifika.news/2024/11/pacific-women-negotiators-palau-holds-a-seat-at-the-front-table-at-plastics-treaty-negotiations/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1862348886108774788) 2024-11-29T04:12Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "The urgent push for a strong global plastics treaty intensifies as Vanuatus Rosemary Bue highlights the dire health and environmental impacts of #PlasticPollution on vulnerable communities especially women and children Read more: https://pasifika.news/2024/12/as-a-mother-i-fear-for-the-future-of-my-children/ https://pasifika.news/2024/12/as-a-mother-i-fear-for-the-future-of-my-children/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1863484166312255559) 2024-12-02T07:23Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Vanuatu's Special Envoy Ralph Regenvanu underscores the urgent need for international law to address the unlawful conduct of states driving climate change which threatens vulnerable nations like Vanuatu and the future of humanity Click here: https://pasifika.news/2024/12/opening-oral-submissions-of-the-republic-of-vanuatu-at-icj/ https://pasifika.news/2024/12/opening-oral-submissions-of-the-republic-of-vanuatu-at-icj/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1864468617540325670) 2024-12-05T00:35Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Vanuatu AG stood before ICJ to seek justice for his people whose rights and survival are being jeopardised by the failure of certain States to fulfill their international obligations causing catastrophic harm through climate change Click here: https://pasifika.news/2024/12/oral-submissions-by-attorney-general-of-the-republic-of-vanuatu-at-icj/ https://pasifika.news/2024/12/oral-submissions-by-attorney-general-of-the-republic-of-vanuatu-at-icj/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1864478353262301189) 2024-12-05T01:14Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Vanuatu's Special Envoy for Climate Change criticised major polluters like Australia and the U.S for using failed treaties as excuses for inaction during the ICJ climate hearings Read more: https://pasifika.news/2024/12/vanuatus-climate-change-envoy-blasts-major-emitters-australia-u-s-at-icj-climate-case/ https://pasifika.news/2024/12/vanuatus-climate-change-envoy-blasts-major-emitters-australia-u-s-at-icj-climate-case/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1864502951168946220) 2024-12-05T02:51Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "🌴The Sikaiana atolls a tropical paradise in the Solomon Islands face an uncertain future as climate change and rising sea levels 🌊 threaten their land livelihoods and way of life @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2 @Internews Read more: https://pasifika.news/2024/12/sikaiana-peoples-resilience-helps-for-time-as-climate-change-threatens-livelihoods/ https://pasifika.news/2024/12/sikaiana-peoples-resilience-helps-for-time-as-climate-change-threatens-livelihoods/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1867344227749048673) 2024-12-12T23:02Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Vanuatu's Attorney General has called for urgent climate justice urging the International Court of Justice to hold historical polluters accountable for the Global South's disproportionate climate burdens Read more: https://pasifika.news/2024/12/vanuatus-ag-loughman-demands-climate-justice-as-icj-hearings-conclude/ https://pasifika.news/2024/12/vanuatus-ag-loughman-demands-climate-justice-as-icj-hearings-conclude/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1868520222749245577) 2024-12-16T04:55Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "2024 has officially been declared the warmest year on recordglobally and in the Western Pacific 🌡The region saw record-breaking temperatures with countries like Kiribati Nauru and PNG experiencing the most extreme warming. @earthjournalism https://pasifika.news/2025/01/2024-the-warmest-year-on-record-in-the-western-pacific/ https://pasifika.news/2025/01/2024-the-warmest-year-on-record-in-the-western-pacific/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1884445563078467812) 2025-01-29T03:36Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "The Marshall Islands has established its first national marine sanctuary protecting [-----] square kilometers of pristine ocean🌊 around Bikar and Bokak atolls home to the Pacifics largest green turtle nesting colony and thriving deep-sea #biodiversity https://pasifika.news/2025/02/marshall-islands-creates-first-marine-sanctuary-protecting-two-of-the-most-pristine-ecosystems-in-the-pacific-ocean/ https://pasifika.news/2025/02/marshall-islands-creates-first-marine-sanctuary-protecting-two-of-the-most-pristine-ecosystems-in-the-pacific-ocean/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1886892555603992659) 2025-02-04T21:40Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "New research reveals that expanding marine protected areas at popular scuba🤿 diving sites could boost marine🪼 biodiversity generate $2 billion in global income for local communities through diver fees and revitalise coastal economies Read more: https://pasifika.news/2025/02/new-research-expanded-protection-of-worlds-scuba-diving-sites-would-safeguard-biodiversity-bolster-food-supply-and-generate-billions-in-revenue/ https://pasifika.news/2025/02/new-research-expanded-protection-of-worlds-scuba-diving-sites-would-safeguard-biodiversity-bolster-food-supply-and-generate-billions-in-revenue/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1889482526609252743) 2025-02-12T01:11Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "We cannot allow our cultures our languages our identities to be swept away by the rising tide of inaction. Lenora Qereqeretabua Fijis call to the ICJ is clear: hold big polluters accountable and protect the Pacifics future. 📹: Witness Stand 🔗 https://pasifika.news/2025/05/lenora-qereqeretabua-witness-stand-for-climate-justice-land-is-not-a-commodity-it-is-sacred/ https://pasifika.news/2025/05/lenora-qereqeretabua-witness-stand-for-climate-justice-land-is-not-a-commodity-it-is-sacred/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1922061129724899770) 2025-05-12T22:47Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "🌎"We want justice not just carbon cuts. 🌏 Vanuatus bold call as the world awaits the ICJs first climate ruling - a defining moment in the history of international climate action said youth campaigner Vishal Prasad. Read more🔗: 📷: ACIL https://pasifika.news/2025/05/world-awaits-historic-icj-climate-ruling-vanuatu-demands-justice-not-just-carbon-cuts/ https://pasifika.news/2025/05/world-awaits-historic-icj-climate-ruling-vanuatu-demands-justice-not-just-carbon-cuts/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1922827609743802719) 2025-05-15T01:33Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "🗣 Sea level rise is an existential threat to Tuvalus economy culture heritage & future says PM Teo at #UNOC3 He called for urgent global action on sea level rise calling it the greatest existential threat to his nation and others like it 🔗: https://pasifika.news/2025/06/at-ocean-summit-in-france-tuvalu-calls-for-global-action-on-sea-level-rise/ https://pasifika.news/2025/06/at-ocean-summit-in-france-tuvalu-calls-for-global-action-on-sea-level-rise/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1931876791968473383) 2025-06-09T00:51Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Vanuatus Climate Minister @RRegenvanu called for an end to voluntary pledges and demanded legally binding climate action at #UNOceanConference in Nice Protecting the ocean from climate change should not be a matter of choice." 🔗: https://pasifika.news/2025/06/vanuatu-demands-legal-accountability-for-climate-action-at-un-ocean-summit/ https://pasifika.news/2025/06/vanuatu-demands-legal-accountability-for-climate-action-at-un-ocean-summit/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1932262026782666915) 2025-06-10T02:22Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Solomon Islands Environment Minister called for urgent global action to protect marine ecosystems warning that the ocean is vital to his nations identity livelihoods and survival at #UNOC3 @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2 https://pasifika.news/2025/06/solomon-islands-calls-for-global-ocean-action-and-highlights-moratorium-on-deep-sea-mining-at-un-oceans-conference/ https://pasifika.news/2025/06/solomon-islands-calls-for-global-ocean-action-and-highlights-moratorium-on-deep-sea-mining-at-un-oceans-conference/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1932278841806065822) 2025-06-10T03:29Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Solomon Islands announces a moratorium on deep sea mining at #UNOC3 to protect its marine biodiversity and ensure sustainable ocean use 🌊 🗣Solomon Islands stands firm against harmful exploitation of the ocean." - Solomon Islands PM Manele 🔗: https://pasifika.news/2025/06/solomon-islands-announces-moratorium-on-deep-sea-mining-to-safeguard-ocean-health/ https://pasifika.news/2025/06/solomon-islands-announces-moratorium-on-deep-sea-mining-to-safeguard-ocean-health/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1932551757089157277) 2025-06-10T21:33Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "French Polynesia will create one of the worlds largest marine sanctuaries protecting nearly [--] million km "We are asserting our ecological sovereignty while creating biodiversity sanctuaries for our people and future generations. - President https://pasifika.news/2025/06/french-polynesia-president-announces-highly-protected-marine-area/ https://pasifika.news/2025/06/french-polynesia-president-announces-highly-protected-marine-area/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1932576573020123620) 2025-06-10T23:12Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Papua New Guinea signs the historic BBNJ Agreement reinforcing its commitment to ocean protection and global cooperation 🗣"It reflects our unwavering support for multilateral action and responsible stewardship of our global commons." - PNG PM Marape 🔗: https://pasifika.news/2025/06/png-signs-major-ocean-treaty-at-un-oceans-conference/ https://pasifika.news/2025/06/png-signs-major-ocean-treaty-at-un-oceans-conference/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1932656601636450346) 2025-06-11T04:30Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Vanuatu officially ratified the High Seas Treaty joining [--] countries in a global push to protect marine biodiversity beyond national borders at the #UNOC3 🔗: https://pasifika.news/2025/06/vanuatu-ratifies-historic-bbnj-treaty/ https://pasifika.news/2025/06/vanuatu-ratifies-historic-bbnj-treaty/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1932667019402543260) 2025-06-11T05:11Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Solomon Islands called for ocean science to begin with Indigenous knowledgelived local and passed down through generations at #UNOC3 What science revealed to the world our people had long protected." - Minister for Climate Change Trevor Manemahaga https://pasifika.news/2025/06/solomon-islands-highlights-the-power-of-indigenous-knowledge-and-ocean-science-at-un-ocean-conference/ https://pasifika.news/2025/06/solomon-islands-highlights-the-power-of-indigenous-knowledge-and-ocean-science-at-un-ocean-conference/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1932763435915489506) 2025-06-11T11:34Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Solomon Islands Minister for Fisheries and Marine Resources called for a dedicated global fund to support sustainable fisheries ocean conservation and the blue economy urging that 30% of climate finance be directed to ocean resilience at #UNOC3 https://pasifika.news/2025/06/solomons-fisheries-minister-tovosia-highlights-urgent-need-to-boost-ocean-financing-for-sids/ https://pasifika.news/2025/06/solomons-fisheries-minister-tovosia-highlights-urgent-need-to-boost-ocean-financing-for-sids/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1932776990823883241) 2025-06-11T12:28Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Vanuatu calls on world leaders at #UNOC3 to support Pacific-led solutions end plastic pollution at its source and protect the #BluePacific for future generations 🗣"We call for international solidarity not only in words but in action." - Jack Norris https://pasifika.news/2025/06/not-just-words-we-need-action-vanuatu-calls-for-international-solidarity-to-reduce-marine-pollution/ https://pasifika.news/2025/06/not-just-words-we-need-action-vanuatu-calls-for-international-solidarity-to-reduce-marine-pollution/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1932784287100862766) 2025-06-11T12:57Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Tuvalu has ratified the #BBNJ Agreement reinforcing its commitment to ocean conservation and equitable marine governance on the global stage at #UNOC3 🗣The ocean does not separate us; it connects us. - Prime Minister Feleti Teo 🔗: https://pasifika.news/2025/06/tuvalu-ratifies-landmark-high-seas-biodiversity-treaty-at-un-oceans-conference/ https://pasifika.news/2025/06/tuvalu-ratifies-landmark-high-seas-biodiversity-treaty-at-un-oceans-conference/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1933269897657921919) 2025-06-12T21:07Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Naurus Climate Minister Asterio Appi met with ISAs Secretary General at #UNOC3 to discuss the future of seabed mining and Naurus revised sponsorship deal with NORI 🔗: https://pasifika.news/2025/06/nauru-engages-isa-chief-on-seabed-mining-regulations-and-sids-role-at-un-ocean-conference/ https://pasifika.news/2025/06/nauru-engages-isa-chief-on-seabed-mining-regulations-and-sids-role-at-un-ocean-conference/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1933275806832452083) 2025-06-12T21:30Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Solomon Islands joined [--] countries in backing the Nice Call for an Ambitious Treaty on #PlasticPollution pushing for a strong reaffirming its commitment to ocean and environmental protection at #UNOC3 🗣We must act decisively and collectively." 🔗: https://pasifika.news/2025/06/solomon-islands-backs-nice-call-to-end-plastic-pollution/ https://pasifika.news/2025/06/solomon-islands-backs-nice-call-to-end-plastic-pollution/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1933278914920788178) 2025-06-12T21:43Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "At the #UNOC3 PM announced the creation of Raui Toora a dynamic ocean protection zone within the Marae Moana marine park to safeguard the migratory corridors of endangered Oceania humpback whales 🗣"This is sovereignty matched with stewardship." 🔗: https://pasifika.news/2025/06/cook-islands-creates-pacifics-first-ocean-protection-zone-for-whales/ https://pasifika.news/2025/06/cook-islands-creates-pacifics-first-ocean-protection-zone-for-whales/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1933289308422877232) 2025-06-12T22:24Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Pacific nations like the RMI least to blame for the climate crisis are leading with ocean solutions grounded in traditional knowledge and science 🗣"Traditional knowledge brings great value to our region especially when linked with modern science." https://pasifika.news/2025/06/marshall-islands-shines-spotlight-on-pacific-traditional-knowledge-at-global-ocean-conference/ https://pasifika.news/2025/06/marshall-islands-shines-spotlight-on-pacific-traditional-knowledge-at-global-ocean-conference/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1934071179243081751) 2025-06-15T02:11Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Pacific leaders called for urgent investment in ocean-based economies resilient maritime transport & nature-based solutions at #UNOC3 🗣We urge all partners to stand with us to invest in our solutions." - Ministry of Fisheries CEO Dr Matoto https://pasifika.news/2025/06/pacific-offers-holistic-solution-to-advance-ocean-based-economies-tonga-at-unoc3/ https://pasifika.news/2025/06/pacific-offers-holistic-solution-to-advance-ocean-based-economies-tonga-at-unoc3/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1934383670439375063) 2025-06-15T22:53Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Concerns over #SeabedMining threat to fish stocks dominated Cook Islands consultations despite rising support for Moana Minerals 🗣"What goes around comes around. Have you guys measured the currents and how it'll affect the fish" - an elder in Atiu 🔗: https://pasifika.news/2025/06/cook-islands-seabed-mining-consultations-raise-fishery-concerns/ https://pasifika.news/2025/06/cook-islands-seabed-mining-consultations-raise-fishery-concerns/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1938083692637000077) 2025-06-26T03:55Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Almost a third of Tuvaluans have entered Australias climate visa ballot as rising seas threaten their home 🗣This is the first agreement of its kind anywhere in the world providing a pathway for mobility with dignity as climate impacts worsen. 🔗: https://pasifika.news/2025/06/nearly-a-third-of-tuvalu-citizens-enter-ballot-for-climate-linked-visa-to-relocate-to-australia/ https://pasifika.news/2025/06/nearly-a-third-of-tuvalu-citizens-enter-ballot-for-climate-linked-visa-to-relocate-to-australia/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1938384759161557322) 2025-06-26T23:51Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Cook Islands Opposition leader Tina Browne calls to halt the aggressive promotion of mining. She warns: 🗣The govt is promoting it in such a way that it has already determined it is safe despite inconclusive science 🔗: https://pasifika.news/2025/06/deep-sea-mining-decision-already-made-cook-islands-opposition-leader-says/ https://pasifika.news/2025/06/deep-sea-mining-decision-already-made-cook-islands-opposition-leader-says/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1938429188018680125) 2025-06-27T02:48Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Ifatarapa village partners with the Vanuatu Meteorology Department to install a community-guarded weather station on Tanna delivering real-time warnings to boost resilience against intensifying storms @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2 @SprepChannel https://pasifika.news/2025/07/land-and-guardianship-port-resolution-community-powers-new-lifesaving-weather-station-on-tanna-island/ https://pasifika.news/2025/07/land-and-guardianship-port-resolution-community-powers-new-lifesaving-weather-station-on-tanna-island/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1940208519267197345) 2025-07-02T00:38Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Pacific Island countries🌏 contributing just 0.03% of global emissions are leading climate action with ambitious plans for renewable energy and carbon neutrality to meet the Paris Agreements 1.5C goal a new @UN report reveals @PACNEWS2 https://pasifika.news/2025/07/new-report-reveals-pacific-leadership-on-climate-ahead-of-ndc-3-0-deadline/ https://pasifika.news/2025/07/new-report-reveals-pacific-leadership-on-climate-ahead-of-ndc-3-0-deadline/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1940263693629186296) 2025-07-02T04:18Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "🗣Papua New Guinea is not carbon neutral but carbon negative - PM Marape at the GCF Board meeting in Port Moresby. PNG absorbs [---] million tonnes of carbon & emits only [--] million net negative by [--] million tonnes @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2 https://pasifika.news/2025/07/png-is-carbon-negative-summit-told/ https://pasifika.news/2025/07/png-is-carbon-negative-summit-told/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1940609967578665374) 2025-07-03T03:14Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Tongas UN envoy Viliami Tn has told world leaders at #FfD4 its time to move beyond talk and deliver real action for vulnerable Pacific nations warning that conferences alone wont solve the regions climate and debt crises @PACNEWS2 https://pasifika.news/2025/07/tonga-calls-for-action-not-talk-at-global-finance-summit/ https://pasifika.news/2025/07/tonga-calls-for-action-not-talk-at-global-finance-summit/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1940933163104223731) 2025-07-04T00:38Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Vanuatu has hailed a landmark IACtHR ruling linking climate change to binding human rights obligations calling it a breakthrough for global climate justice The global imperative is clear climate change affects everyone everywhere." - @RRegenvanu https://pasifika.news/2025/07/vanuatu-hails-landmark-climate-ruling-by-inter-american-court/ https://pasifika.news/2025/07/vanuatu-hails-landmark-climate-ruling-by-inter-american-court/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1940962695744049186) 2025-07-04T02:35Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "Invasive trees like African Tulip & Cordia are threatening Pacific forests but a new machine learning and satellite-based approach is helping Fiji and Tonga track and manage the spread & protect biodiversity🌳 @PACNEWS2 @earthjournalism https://pasifika.news/2025/07/identifying-forest-invasive-species-in-fiji-and-tonga-using-machine-learning-a-pacific-islands-case-study/ https://pasifika.news/2025/07/identifying-forest-invasive-species-in-fiji-and-tonga-using-machine-learning-a-pacific-islands-case-study/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1942435758876549350) 2025-07-08T04:09Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Pacific islands like Guam and the CNMI are turning to nature not concrete to fight climate change using mangroves seagrass and blue carbon ecosystems to build coastal resilience 🗣This is the time to scale up blue carbon action -climate expert https://pasifika.news/2025/07/guam-and-cnmi-among-pacific-islands-eyeing-blue-carbon-solutions-to-tackle-climate-crisis/ https://pasifika.news/2025/07/guam-and-cnmi-among-pacific-islands-eyeing-blue-carbon-solutions-to-tackle-climate-crisis/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1942444307308503181) 2025-07-08T04:43Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Proud I-Kiribati and Pacific Studies doctoral candidate Roi Burnett says "I want people to know we are more than climate change." She reminds us of her nation's deep culture resilience and strength. @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2 https://pasifika.news/2025/07/we-are-more-than-just-climate-change-says-proud-i-kiribati-academic/ https://pasifika.news/2025/07/we-are-more-than-just-climate-change-says-proud-i-kiribati-academic/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1942450713512300931) 2025-07-08T05:08Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "In Solomon Islands coastal village Liliana the sea swallowed [--] rows of graves but the villagers didnt wait for help. They built a 60-meter seawall by hand using ancestral knowledge 🗣Were not romanticising the past. Were restoring its logic. https://pasifika.news/2025/07/as-the-sea-recedes-pacific-nations-turn-to-ancestral-knowledge-to-withstand-climate-change/ https://pasifika.news/2025/07/as-the-sea-recedes-pacific-nations-turn-to-ancestral-knowledge-to-withstand-climate-change/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1942730907678593059) 2025-07-08T23:41Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Fiji Solomon Islands and Vanuatu have jointly submitted claims to secure [------] km of ocean territory strengthening Pacific sovereignty and marine protection This is about safeguarding the future of our people. - Dr Raijeli Taga https://pasifika.news/2025/07/historic-joint-submission-of-extended-continental-shelf-areas-to-the-un-by-fiji-solomon-islands-and-vanuatu/ https://pasifika.news/2025/07/historic-joint-submission-of-extended-continental-shelf-areas-to-the-un-by-fiji-solomon-islands-and-vanuatu/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1943458499507425452) 2025-07-10T23:53Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "🗣If we dont have an agreement we need a clear way forward. Halatoa Fua Cook Islands Pacific nations meet in Samoa ahead of INC5.2 to push for a strong #PlasticsTreaty addressing the full life cycle of plastic 🔗: https://pasifika.news/2025/07/road-to-geneva-were-enthusiastic-but-we-also-understand-the-challenges-in-getting-plastic-treaty/ https://pasifika.news/2025/07/road-to-geneva-were-enthusiastic-but-we-also-understand-the-challenges-in-getting-plastic-treaty/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1944541709368803636) 2025-07-13T23:37Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Vanuatu PM Jotham Napat says the ICJs upcoming climate opinion on [--] July could shift the global response from promises to accountability. 🗣This is not just a legal milestone it is a defining moment in the global climate justice movement." 🔗: https://pasifika.news/2025/07/icj-climate-opinion-a-defining-moment-for-global-justice-vanuatu-pm-napat/ https://pasifika.news/2025/07/icj-climate-opinion-a-defining-moment-for-global-justice-vanuatu-pm-napat/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1944558561226600579) 2025-07-14T00:44Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Fijis $24.9m budget to overhaul fisheries sector🎣 "Fishers dont need just words they need cold storage that works boats that are seaworthy and ecosystems that are alive." - Fisheries Minister Alitia Bainivalu 🔗: https://pasifika.news/2025/07/fiji-puts-24-9m-into-fisheries-overhaul-eyes-bigger-role-in-tuna-trade-and-ocean-protection/ https://pasifika.news/2025/07/fiji-puts-24-9m-into-fisheries-overhaul-eyes-bigger-role-in-tuna-trade-and-ocean-protection/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1947423531945664543) 2025-07-21T22:28Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "NOAA designates [--] critical habitats across Guam CNMI American Samoa & Hawaii to protect [--] threatened coral species🪸 🗣These species are likely to become endangered due to ocean warming and acidification." - @NOAA Fisheries @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2 https://pasifika.news/2025/07/guam-cnmi-marked-as-critical-habitats-for-threatened-corals-species/ https://pasifika.news/2025/07/guam-cnmi-marked-as-critical-habitats-for-threatened-corals-species/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1947439056360771927) 2025-07-21T23:30Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Nauru is edging toward deep-sea mining in international waters under a controversial U.S-backed deal that experts say violates international law 🗣Nauru by entering into this agreement has placed itself well outside international law. - Duncan Currie https://pasifika.news/2025/07/nauru-could-earn-millions-after-backing-u-s-deep-sea-mining-pathway/ https://pasifika.news/2025/07/nauru-could-earn-millions-after-backing-u-s-deep-sea-mining-pathway/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1947456068738814008) 2025-07-22T00:38Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Vanuatu launches the worlds first standalone Loss & Damage Policy to confront climate impacts 🗣The policy is done. The plan is clear. Now Vanuatu asks you to stand with us. Provide the resources. Share the responsibility. - Minister Ralph Regenvanu https://pasifika.news/2025/07/vanuatu-launches-loss-and-damage-policy-and-urges-world-to-stand-with-us/ https://pasifika.news/2025/07/vanuatu-launches-loss-and-damage-policy-and-urges-world-to-stand-with-us/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1947472728854090044) 2025-07-22T01:44Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "National Geographics Pristine Seas has launched its third Fiji expedition to explore deep seas & support community-led marine conservation 🗣Protecting ocean environments now is critical to sustaining marine-based livelihoods for future generations. 🔗: https://pasifika.news/2025/07/national-geographic-explores-fiji-seas/ https://pasifika.news/2025/07/national-geographic-explores-fiji-seas/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1947787189485768918) 2025-07-22T22:33Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "In Oibola 59-year-old Ben Waleilia has planted over [-----] mangroves🌱 to fight coastal erosion and climate change I couldnt just sit back and watch the forest vanish. The mangroves were going or gone and the sea had nothing to hold it back. https://pasifika.news/2025/07/i-couldnt-watch-the-forests-vanish-the-man-restoring-solomon-islands-vital-mangroves/ https://pasifika.news/2025/07/i-couldnt-watch-the-forests-vanish-the-man-restoring-solomon-islands-vital-mangroves/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1947798571602051177) 2025-07-22T23:19Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Minister for Climate Change @RRegenvanu welcomed the ICJs advisory opinion on climate change calling it an important milestone in the fight for climate justice. It breaks through political barriers that have long stalled meaningful action. 🔗: https://pasifika.news/2025/07/vanuatu-hails-icj-climate-ruling-as-breakthrough-for-global-justice/ https://pasifika.news/2025/07/vanuatu-hails-icj-climate-ruling-as-breakthrough-for-global-justice/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1948176803891409215) 2025-07-24T00:22Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Save the Children says the ICJs landmark ruling linking climate action to human rights obligations brings renewed hope for children worldwide 🗣This Advisory Opinion will pave the way for a safer future for youth like myself." - Vepaiamele [--] Vanuatu https://pasifika.news/2025/07/icj-ruling-is-a-landmark-win-for-children-save-the-children/ https://pasifika.news/2025/07/icj-ruling-is-a-landmark-win-for-children-save-the-children/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1948514651471577500) 2025-07-24T22:44Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "SPREP congratulates Vanuatu for its historic leadership at the ICJ 🗣Historically Vanuatu has been a global leader in international diplomacy advocating for the conservation and sustainability of our environment and the climate system. 🔗: https://pasifika.news/2025/07/sprep-applauds-vanuatu-and-pacific-leadership-in-historic-icj-opinion-on-climate-change/ https://pasifika.news/2025/07/sprep-applauds-vanuatu-and-pacific-leadership-in-historic-icj-opinion-on-climate-change/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1948543046846742873) 2025-07-25T00:37Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "The ICJ affirms that states must prevent climate harm cooperate globally & make reparations empowering #Vanuatu to push for stronger commitments loss & damage funding and action against major emitters @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2 https://pasifika.news/2025/07/rapid-legal-analysis-of-the-icj-advisory-opinion-on-climate-change-obligations/ https://pasifika.news/2025/07/rapid-legal-analysis-of-the-icj-advisory-opinion-on-climate-change-obligations/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1948568987232510123) 2025-07-25T02:20Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "The PCC welcomes the ICJs landmark climate ruling as a watershed for climate justice backs a ban on deep-sea mining & calls for rights for nature 🗣"When the Pacific speaks with one voice the world listens." - GS @lotupasifika Rev. James Bhagwan 🔗: https://pasifika.news/2025/07/pacific-churches-back-icj-climate-ruling-call-for-deep-sea-mining-ban-and-rights-of-nature/ https://pasifika.news/2025/07/pacific-churches-back-icj-climate-ruling-call-for-deep-sea-mining-ban-and-rights-of-nature/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1948590680500306355) 2025-07-25T03:46Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Pacific youth are taking the stage at #RamsarCOP15 to protect our wetlands for the future "This conference gives us a platform to influence global policy-making and call for intergenerational equity in decision-making." Fiji youth delegate 🔗: https://pasifika.news/2025/07/pacific-youth-push-to-advance-commitments-for-wetland-protection-at-ramsar-cop15/ https://pasifika.news/2025/07/pacific-youth-push-to-advance-commitments-for-wetland-protection-at-ramsar-cop15/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1950049100935655601) 2025-07-29T04:21Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Cook Islands Climate Change director says the landmark ICJ ruling could reshape how the nation engages with other states on climate action 🗣"For the Cook Islands this could mean that our interactions with all states can be prefaced by the ICJ decision." https://pasifika.news/2025/07/cook-islands-climate-change-director-welcomes-icj-ruling/ https://pasifika.news/2025/07/cook-islands-climate-change-director-welcomes-icj-ruling/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1950366909293351120) 2025-07-30T01:24Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Fiji launches an Integrated Ecosystem Management Plan to protect the Navua catchment & Beqa Lagoon while boosting livelihoods 🗣"Nature-based solutions should be one of our first choices when addressing our development needs." - Envir. Director 🔗: https://pasifika.news/2025/07/fiji-government-launches-integrated-management-plan-for-the-navua-catchment-and-beqa-lagoon/ https://pasifika.news/2025/07/fiji-government-launches-integrated-management-plan-for-the-navua-catchment-and-beqa-lagoon/" [X Link](https://x.com/PasifikaNews/status/1950735535305077180) 2025-07-31T01:49Z [---] followers, [--] engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
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Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by @pacnews2 @earthjournalism @internews @sprepchannel @rregenvanu @forumsec @conservationorg @spccps @wfp @gizpasifika @wwfpacific @naturefiji @canpacificis @undppacific @un @noaa @lotupasifika @gizpacific @pisfcc @pangmedia
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Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours
"Marshall Islands is uniquely at risk for climate change islets are disappearing and it is so dire that weve been forced as a nation to completely change the way we plan for our future writes Kathy Jetnil-Kijiner #ClimateCrisis Read more: https://pasifika.news/2022/11/how-do-we-mourn-an-island-where-do-we-mark-its-grave/ https://pasifika.news/2022/11/how-do-we-mourn-an-island-where-do-we-mark-its-grave/"
X Link 2022-11-08T22:47Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Villagers of Malaita Province Solomon Islands fear that their homes will vanish soon as king tides cause flooding that they have never experienced before #climatechange #sealevelrise Read more: https://pasifika.news/2023/02/the-sinking-malaita-province/ https://pasifika.news/2023/02/the-sinking-malaita-province/"
X Link 2023-02-24T02:32Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Managing Coastal Aquifers Project to better manage the freshwater resources of Marshall Islands in the face of climate change rising sea levels and storm weather events #ClimateCrisis Read more: https://pasifika.news/2023/05/managing-coastal-aquifers-project-to-support-the-safeguarding-of-freshwater-resources-in-the-marshall-islands/ https://pasifika.news/2023/05/managing-coastal-aquifers-project-to-support-the-safeguarding-of-freshwater-resources-in-the-marshall-islands/"
X Link 2023-05-10T04:23Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
""This must stop." Cook Islands calls for ghost gears to be included in the Plastic Treaty as it impacts marine life and our marine food chain and is a significant cause of marine litter #MarinePlasticPollution #INC2 Read more: https://pasifika.news/2023/06/tackling-the-ghost-fishing-gear-haunting-our-pacific-ocean/ https://pasifika.news/2023/06/tackling-the-ghost-fishing-gear-haunting-our-pacific-ocean/"
X Link 2023-06-02T05:26Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Even if Japan insists the wastewater is treated and safe some Pacific leaders were undermining the objectives of the Rarotonga Treaty by not standing up against Japans plans. says an international law expert #fukushima Photo: RNZ/Lydia Lewis Read more:"
X Link 2023-07-02T22:24Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"PIF panelist has criticised the IAEA for ignoring its principle of justification The IAEA has abandoned its responsibility to review the justification of actions even though it is part of the fundamental safety principles. #fukushimawater Read more:"
X Link 2023-07-12T04:18Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Solomon Islands continues to join Pacific call on Japan to defer its decision to dump radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean Solomon Islands continues to rely on Pacific Islands Forum scientists to assess the IAEAs report." #Fukushima Read more: https://pasifika.news/2023/07/solomon-islands-stand-by-pacific-call-on-tokyo-to-postpone-its-decision-to-dump-radioactive-water-into-the-pacific-ocean/ https://pasifika.news/2023/07/solomon-islands-stand-by-pacific-call-on-tokyo-to-postpone-its-decision-to-dump-radioactive-water-into-the-pacific-ocean/"
X Link 2023-07-12T21:35Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Pacific nations gather to collectively discuss experiences with loss and damage and options to address loss and damage in the region Other parts of the world are now feeling #climate change impacts we have been feeling for some time." Read more:"
X Link 2023-07-19T03:08Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Niue is working to rebuild its Museum that tells the story of its history and identity which was destroyed by [----] Tropical Cyclone Heta leaving only 10% of its Niuean history "Our cultural identity and footprint were all gone." #LossAndDamage Read more: https://pasifika.news/2023/07/the-loss-and-damage-of-niues-history/ https://pasifika.news/2023/07/the-loss-and-damage-of-niues-history/"
X Link 2023-07-19T23:07Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Forum SG Puna assured islanders that Pacific leaders are doing what is in the best interest of their people in relation to the #Fukushima wastewater discharge #OCEAN Read more:"
X Link 2023-08-25T07:15Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"SG Puna calls for continued support to the Marshall Islands for #nuclear justice and upholding the Nuclear Free Zone enacted under the Rarotonga Treaty as we strive towards accelerating global peace and #Security @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2 @ForumSEC"
X Link 2023-08-30T03:18Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Pacific youths amplify their voices demanding change against #nuclear testing and #waste injustices for the future of generations to come "How do we envision our future if we do not take into account the consequences of the issue." Read more:"
X Link 2023-08-30T04:27Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"RMI committed to raising awareness and seeking justice for the devastating impacts of #nuclear testing "To date we continue to grapple with the generational effects. as consequences from the nuclear tests" @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2 @ForumSEC"
X Link 2023-08-30T04:58Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Fijis Nuclear Veteran Nacanieli Seru sheds light on the #nuclear testing operations and potential health consequences they experienced #christmasisland @earthjournalism @Internews @PACNEWS2 View more:"
X Link 2023-08-30T06:14Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"Samoas PM reiterates Pacific leaders commitment to environmental protection and #ClimateAction at the 31st SPREP Meeting highlighting #climatechange as the greatest threat facing the #BluePacific @earthjournalism @Internews @PACNEWS2 @SprepChannel"
X Link 2023-09-05T03:17Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"SG Puna highlights the need for the Pacific to shift beyond relying heavily on #tuna access revenues and focus on diversifying and future-proofing the tuna industry amidst challenges like IUU fishing #climatechange and shifting market dynamics Read more:"
X Link 2023-09-07T03:55Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"Solomon Islands implements landmark ban on single-use #plastics to make the country cleaner and more #sustainable allowing a six-month grace period for existing stockpiles with penalties starting after [--] March [----] #plasticban Read more:"
X Link 2023-09-12T03:02Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Fiji's Parliament unanimously endorses the ratification of the #WTO #fisheries subsidies agreement a historic bi-partisan move seeking to restrain harmful subsidies and promote #sustainable #Marine resource use @earthjournalism @Internews @PACNEWS2"
X Link 2023-09-13T03:31Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Pacific civil society urged #Pacific leaders to strongly insist on Australia to course correct before lending its support to the #COP31 bid as a new report reveals Australia as the third largest exporter of #fossilfuel pollution Read more:"
X Link 2023-09-13T23:43Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Amid #climate challenges in the Pacific Islands French Polynesia develops innovative #aquaponics systems using indigenous fish species to sustainably produce daily vegetable intake conserving water and protecting the #environment Read more:"
X Link 2023-09-17T23:26Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"A coral reef ecologist calls on Pacific Island leaders to challenge the science guiding a decision to discharge treated nuclear water into the Pacific Ocean #FukushimaWaterRelease Read more:"
X Link 2023-09-18T23:48Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers issue statement on Japan's #FukushimaWaterRelease calling for continued transparent dialogue with Japan and IAEA and stress the importance of independent and verifiable scientific assessments Read more:"
X Link 2023-09-19T03:03Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Vanuatu's meteorologists and climatologists undergo training on CliDE an open-source #climate data management system to improve their capacity in collecting storing and analysing climate data for reliable predictions @earthjournalism @SprepChannel"
X Link 2023-09-20T21:54Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Palau President calls on G20 nations to uphold their commitments to the #ParisAgreement and limit warming to [---] degrees and also calls on the international community to work with SIDS to increase access to #climatefinance Read more:"
X Link 2023-09-20T22:47Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Tuvalu's Constitution Review Committee proposes a number of significant amendments to Tuvalus Constitution to acknowledge #climatechange and #sealevelrise impact on the nation's territory and statehood Read more:"
X Link 2023-09-21T02:14Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Fiji's PM calls upon global leaders to not only reduce #emissions but also support vulnerable communities and foster #ClimateResilience Read more:"
X Link 2023-09-21T21:09Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Tuvalu's parliament unanimously passed the Constitution of Tuvalu Act [----] incorporating crucial amendments on #climatechange governance stability judicial reform and rights and culture set to take effect on [--] October @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2"
X Link 2023-09-21T22:28Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"SPC and PPPO launched three crucial online resources to assist in the regions efforts to combat increases in pests and diseases and their spread that threaten #biodiversity #FoodSecurity and small economies @spc_cps @PACNEWS2 @earthjournalism"
X Link 2023-09-21T23:33Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"It is time for eloquence of actions. Let deeds not words be our operating principle." - Marshall Islands President told 78th #UNGA as the fate of low-lying island nations including his own is in jeopardy due to #climatechange Read more:"
X Link 2023-09-22T01:25Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Cook Islands PM continues to advocate for #ClimateAction funding for innovative Pacific-tailored solutions emphasising the importance of #climatefinance for the Pacific region Read more:"
X Link 2023-09-22T02:15Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Two organic farms were launched in Solomon Islands to promote #agroecological approaches that will implement organic practice and foster knowledge exchange among small-holder farmers for the development of #sustainable #agriculture Read more: https://pasifika.news/2023/09/revolutionising-agriculture-in-solomon-islands-zai-na-tina-and-gwaufaniu-organic-farm-learning-centres-launched/ https://pasifika.news/2023/09/revolutionising-agriculture-in-solomon-islands-zai-na-tina-and-gwaufaniu-organic-farm-learning-centres-launched/"
X Link 2023-09-26T22:51Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"New Vanuatu Road Design Guide to improve the nations road network ability to withstand #climate related impacts like extreme rainfall and #sealevelrise @earthjournalism @SprepChannel @PACNEWS2 @Internews"
X Link 2023-09-26T23:10Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Kiribati President urged countries to put more funds beyond the global pledge agreed to in Paris as the projected cost for #climate adaptation has significantly increased Read more:"
X Link 2023-09-27T01:02Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Niue launched the #Ocean Conservation Commitments initiative creating a #sustainable funding effort to help fund the long-term protection of Niues ocean territory whilst leveraging a wide range of mutually reinforcing outcomes @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2"
X Link 2023-09-27T22:08Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Palau achieves [--] percent of its #RenewableEnergy goal but challenges remain to reach its [---] percent renewable energy target by [----] due to financial constraints and infrastructure upgrades @earthjournalism @Internews @PACNEWS2"
X Link 2023-09-27T22:59Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Tokelau begins developing a five-year Blue Economy Roadmap to enhance the governance management and protection of its #marineecosystem and #Ocean resources Read more: https://pasifika.news/2023/09/tokelau-works-on-blue-economy-roadmap/ https://pasifika.news/2023/09/tokelau-works-on-blue-economy-roadmap/"
X Link 2023-09-28T00:43Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"World Bank approves US$11.5 million grant financing to Tuvalu to improve #climate and #disaster risk assessment monitoring and emergency response with immediate funds available in case of a #naturaldisaster Read more:"
X Link 2023-09-28T01:07Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"On the 14th anniversary of the [----] #Tsunami Samoa's Acting PM stressed the need for greater #ClimateCrisis awareness urging stronger global efforts to address climate change impacts while affected families recover and #relocate to safer places @PACNEWS2"
X Link 2023-10-05T23:10Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"EU and Kiribati signed a new #fisheries protocol granting EU vessels access to the Pacific's richest and healthiest #tuna stocks supporting #sustainable fishing practices and providing financial support for Kiribati's #fisheries sector Read more:"
X Link 2023-10-12T00:04Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Pacific civil society denounces Fiji PMs alarming stance on #FossilFuels and calls for an end to #FossilFuels projects globally as it threatens the Pacific's existence Read more: https://pasifika.news/2023/10/pacific-civil-society-denounce-fiji-pms-alarming-stance-on-fossil-fuels/ https://pasifika.news/2023/10/pacific-civil-society-denounce-fiji-pms-alarming-stance-on-fossil-fuels/"
X Link 2023-10-22T22:17Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"New Caledonia launches implementation of Ecosystem-based Adaptation to #ClimateChange project to strengthen the #resilience of #ecosystems people and economies in response to escalating climate change-related challenges Read more:"
X Link 2023-10-24T21:08Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Pacific delegates adopted the first-ever amendment to the #WaiganiConvention aligning it with international efforts to combat #plastic waste marking a crucial step for #Pacific environmental protection and sustainability Read more:"
X Link 2023-10-25T00:01Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Pacific Islands nations are urging world leaders to adopt an ambitious global #plastictreaty inspired by the successful Montreal Protocol to address the severe #plasticpollution disproportionately impacting their region @SprepChannel @earthjournalism"
X Link 2023-10-25T20:42Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"Forum SG Puna lauds the vital role of young Pacific climate activists in combating #climatechange and commends their determination and #resilience as they lead the way to #COP28 "Your actions today will echo through time." Read more:"
X Link 2023-10-26T21:01Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Fiji becomes the first Pacific Island nation to formally accept the WTO Agreement on #Fisheries Subsidies a significant step towards curbing harmful fishing #subsidies @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2 @Internews Read more:"
X Link 2023-10-27T02:57Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Pitcairn Islands to develop a strategy for preserving its terrestrial #environment addressing #invasivespecies and potential threats to its #ecosystem with @SprepChannel Invasive Species Team and PRISMSS partners @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2"
X Link 2023-10-31T03:59Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Samoa calls for an international framework to protect countries threatened by #risingsealevels stressing the urgency of the issue and the need to preserve #maritime rights and entitlements in the face of #climatechange @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2"
X Link 2023-11-01T01:50Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"A 3D model of the Marshall Islands was officially handed over to the government allowing visualisation of #coastalflooding scenarios and the impact of #sealevelrise on agriculture water security and critical infrastructure Read more:"
X Link 2023-11-01T22:49Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Fiji secures a $7.2 million grant from the GEF to protect its land and #marine #environments and achieve conservation goals in its #EEZ and #biodiversity areas Read more:"
X Link 2023-11-06T03:10Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Vanuatu launched a new mobile app and booklet to fuse #TraditionalClimateKnowledge with modern forecasting methods enabling citizen scientists to document and analyse indicator species for effective #climatechange adaptation @SprepChannel @PACNEWS2"
X Link 2023-11-20T22:15Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"PIFLM52 Highlights: Saudi Arabia pledged $50 million to initiate the Pacific Resilience Facility a financing initiative addressing the vulnerability of #Pacific nations to the #ClimateEmergency and alleviating debt distress @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2"
X Link 2023-11-20T23:55Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Samoa completes #whales and #Dolphins survey seeking to enhance understanding provide training and contribute to the development of the Samoa National Marine Sanctuary Management Plan Read more:"
X Link 2023-11-21T01:45Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"INC3 Highlights: Samoa calls for urgent global action on #PlasticPollution highlighting health risks and advocates for a comprehensive #treaty to address environmental and health impacts particularly on vulnerable communities Read more:"
X Link 2023-11-21T21:31Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"INC3 Highlights: PSIDS Chair called for urgent action to finalise a #PlasticsTreaty addressing the full lifecycle of #plastic by the end of [----] as [--] million tonnes of plastic are released annually half ending up in the #PacificOcean @SprepChannel"
X Link 2023-11-21T22:32Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"INC3 Highlights: Solomon Islands reiterated its call to end #PlasticPollution by [----] and calls for binding provisions in the #treaty to restrain and reduce the consumption and production of primary plastic polymers to sustainable levels Read more:"
X Link 2023-11-22T00:42Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"INC3 Highlights: Vanuatu called for a global treaty to combat #PlasticPollution urging consideration of impacts on human health and the #environment with emphasis on the triple planetary crisis and recent cyclones affecting Pacific countries Read more:"
X Link 2023-11-23T02:48Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"INC3 Highlights: Nauru representing PSIDS stressed the urgent need to address the global risks from #microplastics to #marine ecosystems #environment and human health urging a treaty banning #plastics with intentionally added microplastics Read more:"
X Link 2023-11-23T22:42Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"COP28 Highlights: Palau's climate change negotiator stresses the crucial need for ambition and urgency at #COP28 emphasising the pivotal role of #emission reduction in combating #climatechange and achieving the 1.5-degree Celsius goal Read more:"
X Link 2023-12-03T22:40Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"COP28 Highlights: Niues Minister urged the U.S and Australia to make stronger commitments to #ClimateAction and stressed the need for genuine and sustained engagement to address the #Pacific regions challenges #COP28UAE @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2"
X Link 2023-12-03T22:57Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Amidst sensationalist pledges at #COP28 a hidden scandal unfolds: the global land grab through carbon markets. Pacific elders urged Pacific communities to be skeptical as dubious carbon trading deals risk exploitation and hinder climate targets Read more:"
X Link 2023-12-11T08:56Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"#WCPFC20 concluded with the adoption of a new Tropical Tuna Measure that will guide #fishing controls for bigeye skipjack and yellowfin tuna in the #Pacific region and help in the sustainable management of #tuna stocks Read more:"
X Link 2023-12-13T04:30Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Vanuatus AG and legal team gather firsthand testimonies of the #climatechange impacts on communities to support the nations case at the #ICJ highlighting the human aspect and human rights #violations @PACNEWS2 @earthjournalism @Internews"
X Link 2024-01-29T23:08Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Palau officially becomes the first nation to ratify the #UNOceanTreaty setting a strong message to other countries in the region that the time to protect the ocean and all the life it supports is now @earthjournalism @Internews @PACNEWS2"
X Link 2024-01-30T22:22Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"The Australia-Tuvalu Falepili Union treaty faces criticism for potential neo-colonial aspects involving Australian control over Tuvalu's security and resources sparking debates on #sovereignty #maritime boundaries and planned international #relocations"
X Link 2024-01-31T03:46Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"OPOC Commissioner said Palau's courageous step to ratify the global Marine Biodiversity Treaty ".represent the commitment and ambition of Pacific countries to make this ground-breaking and historic agreement a reality and a success." Read more:"
X Link 2024-02-05T04:19Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Local and International scientists to explore and gather scientific data on Palaus diverse underwater ecosystem employing methods like deep sea cameras and environmental DNA Read more:"
X Link 2024-02-06T00:51Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Tonga becomes the 85th #UNStateParty to sign the #BBNJTreaty bolstering global efforts to protect two-thirds of our #ocean Palau takes the lead as the first to ratify it with [--] more ratifications needed for it to become international law Read more:"
X Link 2024-02-07T00:17Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Samoa's native #biodiversity has significantly increased with the confirmation of three new #seabird species sighted on Upolu indicating potential breeding grounds and prompting collaborative efforts for conservation Read more:"
X Link 2024-02-07T03:18Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Cook Islands is applying for the Takitumu Conservation Area to be recognised as an Other Effective area-based Conservation Measure marking an important step in Pacific Islands conservation efforts Read more:"
X Link 2024-02-08T01:27Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Pacific Leaders at the 52nd PIF Meeting urged members to join the High Ambition Coalition to End Plastic Pollution and supported ongoing treaty negotiations with Solomon Islands joining to amplify Pacific voices in combating #plasticpollution Read more:"
X Link 2024-02-16T03:15Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"The relentless #storm surges have submerged Tuvalu's main road prompting deep existential questions and highlighting the urgent need for decisive #ClimateAction Read more:"
X Link 2024-02-16T03:42Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"As #PlasticPollution continues to ravage Tonga and Solomon Islands officials lead efforts to combat the #crisis stressing the urgent need for #action in international negotiations @SprepChannel @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2 @Internews Read more:"
X Link 2024-02-19T00:59Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Laughter fills the air as children in a remote Vanuatu community still recovering from the devastation of #TropicalCyclone Lola find joy and solace in play-based psychosocial activities Read more:"
X Link 2024-02-22T02:08Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Fiji partners with @WFP to pioneer Anticipatory Action program to provide timely assistance and cash transfers to vulnerable populations ahead of forecasted #tropicalcyclones Read more:"
X Link 2024-02-22T21:50Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Kiribati begins #marine spatial planning seeking to sustainably manage its vast #OCEAN resources for ecological economic and social benefits with the Pacific BioScapes Programme @SprepChannel @PACNEWS2 @earthjournalism @Internews https://pasifika.news/2024/02/kiribati-begins-marine-spatial-planning-journey-with-the-pacific-bioscapes-programme/ https://pasifika.news/2024/02/kiribati-begins-marine-spatial-planning-journey-with-the-pacific-bioscapes-programme/"
X Link 2024-02-28T03:23Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"World Seagrass Day celebrated in Fiji highlighted seagrass as ocean lungs vital for #biodiversity and #climatechange mitigation with calls for Pacific nations to prioritise conservation efforts #WorldSeagrassDay Read more:"
X Link 2024-03-04T11:03Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"🌊Dive into the #WorldSeagrassDay🌱celebration in Suva Fiji Islands Click below @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2 @GIZPasifika @wwfpacific @Internews"
X Link 2024-03-05T03:33Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"A new project in the Cook Islands aims to curb #PlasticPollution by targeting single-use plastics in the food and beverage sector amid concerns over landfill capacity and #EnvironmentalImpact @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2 @Internews"
X Link 2024-03-18T23:05Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Papua New Guinea joins global efforts against #nuclear proliferation ratifying the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty as a critical step toward disarmament @earthjournalism @Internews @PACNEWS2"
X Link 2024-03-20T23:57Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Marine biologist Mark Erdmann discovers his 184th new species in the #coralreefs of Samoa underscoring the ongoing richness and importance of reef #ecosystems Read more:"
X Link 2024-03-22T02:29Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"SPREP conducted a workshop to help address the very visible single-use #plastic waste problem in Kiribati and discussions for potential ban expansion Read more:"
X Link 2024-03-22T03:05Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Samoa representing AOSIS calls for legally binding obligations in the #plastics treaty to address legacy plastics in #marine environments emphasising the disproportionate impact on SIDS @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2 @SprepChannel https://pasifika.news/2024/04/pacific-islands-calls-on-the-plastic-treaty-to-include-legally-binding-obligations-and-implementing-mechanisms-to-address-legacy-plastics/ https://pasifika.news/2024/04/pacific-islands-calls-on-the-plastic-treaty-to-include-legally-binding-obligations-and-implementing-mechanisms-to-address-legacy-plastics/"
X Link 2024-04-29T21:37Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"The Cook Islands along with Rwanda joins Norway in advocating for a comprehensive approach to regulating chemicals in #plastic production urging global action to #mitigate plastic pollution's dire #environmental impact @earthjournalism @SprepChannel https://pasifika.news/2024/04/cook-islands-joins-plastic-treaty-proposal-for-chemicals-of-concern/ https://pasifika.news/2024/04/cook-islands-joins-plastic-treaty-proposal-for-chemicals-of-concern/"
X Link 2024-04-29T22:48Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Solomon Islands stresses the urgent need to regulate hazardous chemicals in #plastics emphasising both production and disposal in global treaty negotiations on plastic #pollution @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2 @SprepChannel https://pasifika.news/2024/04/solomon-islands-calls-on-the-global-community-to-address-the-gaps-regarding-chemicals-of-concern-in-the-plastic-treaty/ https://pasifika.news/2024/04/solomon-islands-calls-on-the-global-community-to-address-the-gaps-regarding-chemicals-of-concern-in-the-plastic-treaty/"
X Link 2024-04-30T00:37Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"The Kulawai bird that is featured on Fiji's $5 note has not been seen since [----] despite exhaustive searches and conservation efforts Efforts to save it have become a crucial mission for conservationists Read more: https://pasifika.news/2024/05/rediscovering-the-lost-kulawai-fijis-effort-to-save-a-vanishing-bird/ https://pasifika.news/2024/05/rediscovering-the-lost-kulawai-fijis-effort-to-save-a-vanishing-bird/"
X Link 2024-05-21T07:36Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"In Fiji passionate conservationists strive to save the island's #endangered iguanas from habitat loss invasive species and illegal wildlife trade #BiodiversityLoss @earthjournalism @Internews @PACNEWS2 @NatureFiji Read more: https://pasifika.news/2024/05/preserving-fijis-iguana-heritage-a-conservation-effort/ https://pasifika.news/2024/05/preserving-fijis-iguana-heritage-a-conservation-effort/"
X Link 2024-05-23T04:23Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Joana Rabaua a senior verification officer for Kiribati's fisheries authority leads a team of six #women ensuring every fish exported meets rigorous standards showcasing the power of women in the male-dominated #fisheries sector @earthjournalism https://pasifika.news/2024/05/ladies-of-the-line-kiribatis-all-woman-team-policing-fish-exports/ https://pasifika.news/2024/05/ladies-of-the-line-kiribatis-all-woman-team-policing-fish-exports/"
X Link 2024-05-29T05:24Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Several villages along Fiji's Sigatoka River have raised concerns that past #dredging for flood mitigation has damaged #marine habitats and altered the #riverbed impacting local livelihoods Read more: https://pasifika.news/2024/06/mineral-exploration-in-the-sigatoka-river-area/ https://pasifika.news/2024/06/mineral-exploration-in-the-sigatoka-river-area/"
X Link 2024-06-04T23:20Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"A new IUCN report reveals that half of the worlds #mangrove forests are at risk of collapse highlighting the urgent need for #conservation efforts like those led by C3 Fiji which has been protecting these vital #ecosystems since [----] Read more: https://pasifika.news/2024/06/global-report-reveals-half-of-worlds-mangroves-at-risk-local-efforts-in-fiji-offer-hope-for-conservation/ https://pasifika.news/2024/06/global-report-reveals-half-of-worlds-mangroves-at-risk-local-efforts-in-fiji-offer-hope-for-conservation/"
X Link 2024-06-06T23:27Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"AOSIS has proposed the New Collective Quantified Goal on Climate Finance (NCQG) to boost financial support for limiting global warming to [---] degrees Celsius and aiding vulnerable nations Read more: https://pasifika.news/2024/06/aosis-proposes-new-climate-finance-goal-to-drive-1-5c-ambition/ https://pasifika.news/2024/06/aosis-proposes-new-climate-finance-goal-to-drive-1-5c-ambition/"
X Link 2024-06-10T07:36Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"At the UN climate talks the AOSIS Climate lead negotiator of Samoa highlighted the dire impacts of #climatechange on small island nations stressing the urgent need for action to ensure their survival @earthjournalism @Internews @PACNEWS2 https://pasifika.news/2024/06/aosis-lead-negotiator-rasmussen-urges-swift-action-and-robust-financing-to-address-climate-threats/ https://pasifika.news/2024/06/aosis-lead-negotiator-rasmussen-urges-swift-action-and-robust-financing-to-address-climate-threats/"
X Link 2024-06-14T01:08Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"The Centre for Agriculture Technology Transfer (CATT) also known as the Smart Farm opened in Nausori Fiji to enhance sustainable agricultural practices and productivity through advanced technology and innovation @PACNEWS2 @earthjournalism @Internews https://pasifika.news/2024/06/new-centre-for-agriculture-technology-transfer-opens-in-fiji-leading-in-a-new-era-of-farming-innovation/ https://pasifika.news/2024/06/new-centre-for-agriculture-technology-transfer-opens-in-fiji-leading-in-a-new-era-of-farming-innovation/"
X Link 2024-06-17T06:00Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Despite its small size Niue is leading the way in ocean conservation with its ambitious marine protection initiatives now featured in National Geographics documentary "Protecting Paradise: The Story of Niue." Read more: https://youtu.be/UDZXKhQN0Jo https://pasifika.news/2024/06/tiny-niue-leads-ocean-conservation-new-national-geographic-documentary/ https://youtu.be/UDZXKhQN0Jo https://pasifika.news/2024/06/tiny-niue-leads-ocean-conservation-new-national-geographic-documentary/"
X Link 2024-06-20T02:39Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Rufino Varea a distinguished expert in marine ecotoxicology and environmental risk assessment has been appointed as the new Regional Director of the @CANPacificIs Read more: https://pasifika.news/2024/06/rufino-varea-appointed-regional-director-of-pican/ https://pasifika.news/2024/06/rufino-varea-appointed-regional-director-of-pican/"
X Link 2024-06-21T02:52Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Fiji's Prime Minister expresses satisfaction with Japan's test results showing no radioactive elements in Fukushima's treated wastewater released into the Pacific Ocean Read more: https://pasifika.news/2024/06/fiji-pm-rabuka-content-with-test-results-on-fukushima-nuclear-waste-water-released-into-the-pacific-ocean/ https://pasifika.news/2024/06/fiji-pm-rabuka-content-with-test-results-on-fukushima-nuclear-waste-water-released-into-the-pacific-ocean/"
X Link 2024-06-26T01:08Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"The Centre for Agriculture Technology Transfer officially opened in Nausori Fiji to transform local farming practices with a focus on sustainability and reducing carbon emissions @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2 https://pasifika.news/2024/06/transforming-fijis-agriculture-the-journey-towards-sustainable-farming/ https://pasifika.news/2024/06/transforming-fijis-agriculture-the-journey-towards-sustainable-farming/"
X Link 2024-06-27T03:29Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Tuvalu's PM stressed the dire existential threat of #ClimateChange to Tuvalu emphasising the nation's urgent need for global cooperation to combat rising sea levels and ensure its future survival @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2 @Internews https://pasifika.news/2024/07/tuvalu-pm-feleti-teo-urges-global-action-as-rising-seas-threaten-nations-survival/ https://pasifika.news/2024/07/tuvalu-pm-feleti-teo-urges-global-action-as-rising-seas-threaten-nations-survival/"
X Link 2024-07-23T05:19Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Cook Islands PM confirmed that Japans discharge of treated nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean complies with international standards and does not violate the Rarotonga Treaty @earthjournalism @Internews @PACNEWS2 https://pasifika.news/2024/07/japans-nuclear-wastewater-discharge-not-a-breach-of-rarotonga-treaty-confirms-cook-islands-pm/ https://pasifika.news/2024/07/japans-nuclear-wastewater-discharge-not-a-breach-of-rarotonga-treaty-confirms-cook-islands-pm/"
X Link 2024-07-25T23:47Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Marshall Islands President urged Pacific leaders to adopt bold approaches to tackle gender inequality emphasising its link to #ClimateJustice and the need for transformative action Read more: https://pasifika.news/2024/07/president-heine-urges-bold-action-on-gender-equality-at-pacific-womens-conference/ https://pasifika.news/2024/07/president-heine-urges-bold-action-on-gender-equality-at-pacific-womens-conference/"
X Link 2024-07-28T23:29Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"A call was made for a study on #nuclear testings impact on women and girls in the Marshall Islands stressing the need for evidence-based data to address ongoing health issues and gender disparities @earthjournalism @Internews @PACNEWS2 https://pasifika.news/2024/07/pacific-women-leaders-want-action-on-nuclear-legacy-and-gender-disparities/ https://pasifika.news/2024/07/pacific-women-leaders-want-action-on-nuclear-legacy-and-gender-disparities/"
X Link 2024-07-29T01:38Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Vanuatu's UN representative has urged the International Criminal Court to recognise ecocide as the fifth international crime under the Rome Statute emphasising the urgent need to protect the environment and hold perpetrators accountable @earthjournalism https://pasifika.news/2024/07/vanuatu-pushes-icc-to-recognise-ecocide-as-international-crime/ https://pasifika.news/2024/07/vanuatu-pushes-icc-to-recognise-ecocide-as-international-crime/"
X Link 2024-07-31T03:10Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"Fiji secures US$70 million concessional loan from ADB to bolster #ClimateResilience and sustainable growth focusing on public financial management private sector development and climate and disaster resilience @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2 @Internews https://pasifika.news/2024/08/fiji-secures-us70-million-loan-for-climate-resilience-and-sustainable-growth/ https://pasifika.news/2024/08/fiji-secures-us70-million-loan-for-climate-resilience-and-sustainable-growth/"
X Link 2024-08-02T01:55Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"The Uto ni Yalo embarks on a historic voyage to Tonga promoting Pacific unity sustainable sea transport and ocean conservation at the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting Read more: https://pasifika.news/2024/08/sautu-voyage-the-uto-ni-yalos-call-for-ocean-protection-and-pacific-solidarity/ https://pasifika.news/2024/08/sautu-voyage-the-uto-ni-yalos-call-for-ocean-protection-and-pacific-solidarity/"
X Link 2024-08-20T21:51Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Vanuatu strengthens its global climate advocacy by appointing @RRegenvanu as its Special Envoy for Climate Change and Environment to champion the nation's fight for #ClimateJustice on the world stage @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2 @Internews https://pasifika.news/2024/08/vanuatu-appoints-ralph-regenvanu-as-special-envoy-for-climate-change-and-environment/ https://pasifika.news/2024/08/vanuatu-appoints-ralph-regenvanu-as-special-envoy-for-climate-change-and-environment/"
X Link 2024-08-21T03:28Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"UN Secretary-General urged international lenders and major polluters to provide fairer funding and increased contributions to help Pacific island nations combat the existential threat of #ClimateChange during his visit to Samoa @earthjournalism https://pasifika.news/2024/08/un-chief-urges-climate-justice-for-pacific-nations-beset-by-rising-oceans/ https://pasifika.news/2024/08/un-chief-urges-climate-justice-for-pacific-nations-beset-by-rising-oceans/"
X Link 2024-08-23T02:34Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Despite facing soaring sea levels rising prices and geopolitical strains Samoa has emerged as a resilient leader in climate action drawing global attention to its efforts and the urgent need for international support @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2 https://pasifika.news/2024/08/samoa-from-climate-victims-to-leaders/ https://pasifika.news/2024/08/samoa-from-climate-victims-to-leaders/"
X Link 2024-08-27T01:35Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"UN Chief urged a significant increase in climate finance for Pacific Island nations like Samoa stressing the need for immediate funding and reforms to address the severe impacts of climate change and enhance resilience efforts @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2 https://pasifika.news/2024/08/un-secretary-general-calls-for-massive-increase-in-climate-finance-for-pacific-island-nations/ https://pasifika.news/2024/08/un-secretary-general-calls-for-massive-increase-in-climate-finance-for-pacific-island-nations/"
X Link 2024-08-27T01:46Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"UN Secretary-General issued a global SOS - Save Our Seas - from Tonga warning that rising sea levels threaten the Pacific Islands and could lead to catastrophic impacts worldwide @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2 https://pasifika.news/2024/08/unsg-issues-a-global-sos-on-rising-sea-levels/ https://pasifika.news/2024/08/unsg-issues-a-global-sos-on-rising-sea-levels/"
X Link 2024-08-27T06:59Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Tuvalu's Climate Change Minister urged global leaders to prioritise the climate crisis as an existential threat to Pacific Island nations stressing the need for immediate and decisive action to ensure their survival @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2 @Internews https://pasifika.news/2024/08/tuvalus-climate-change-minister-demands-global-action-for-pacific-survival/ https://pasifika.news/2024/08/tuvalus-climate-change-minister-demands-global-action-for-pacific-survival/"
X Link 2024-08-28T06:21Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Amid #RisingSeaLevels Tuvalu is creating a digital twin of its capital to enhance planning for climate change🌏and natural disasters capturing crucial data to guide the nations survival and adaptation strategies @earthjournalism @Internews @PACNEWS2 https://pasifika.news/2024/09/tuvalu-uses-high-resolution-mapping-to-combat-climate-change/ https://pasifika.news/2024/09/tuvalu-uses-high-resolution-mapping-to-combat-climate-change/"
X Link 2024-09-18T02:19Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Nanumea Tuvalus remote island is building innovative coastal defenses to protect its shores from rising seas🌊and cyclones🌀 with a groundbreaking adaptation project thats transforming the communitys future✨ @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2 @Internews https://pasifika.news/2024/09/protecting-tuvalus-nanumea-island-from-sea-level-rise/ https://pasifika.news/2024/09/protecting-tuvalus-nanumea-island-from-sea-level-rise/"
X Link 2024-09-19T23:34Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Vanuatu is leading a historic charge to make ecocide a recognised crime under international law challenging the world🌍to confront the devastating impact of environmental destruction #Ecocide #ClimateActionNow Read more: https://pasifika.news/2024/09/vanuatu-leads-the-charge-to-make-ecocide-an-international-crime/ https://pasifika.news/2024/09/vanuatu-leads-the-charge-to-make-ecocide-an-international-crime/"
X Link 2024-09-19T23:58Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Australia and New Zealand back a second phase of the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project an initiative aimed at safeguarding the nations vulnerable coastlines from the relentless threat of climate change 🌊 @earthjournalism @UNDP_Pacific @PACNEWS2 https://pasifika.news/2024/09/australia-and-new-zealand-back-a-second-phase-of-the-tuvalu-coastal-adaptation-project-to-beat-sea-level-rise/ https://pasifika.news/2024/09/australia-and-new-zealand-back-a-second-phase-of-the-tuvalu-coastal-adaptation-project-to-beat-sea-level-rise/"
X Link 2024-09-20T04:06Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Fiji has reaffirmed its commitment to climate action and called for urgent reforms to address climate finance challenges faced by Small Island Developing States #ClimateAction Read more: https://pasifika.news/2024/09/fiji-reaffirms-commitment-to-climate-action/ https://pasifika.news/2024/09/fiji-reaffirms-commitment-to-climate-action/"
X Link 2024-09-24T02:45Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Palau's President urged global action on climate change to protect vulnerable nations from rising sea levels 🌊 and extreme weather impacts at the Summit of the Future #UNGA79 Read more: https://pasifika.news/2024/09/palaus-president-urges-international-collaboration-on-climate-change-at-unga/ https://pasifika.news/2024/09/palaus-president-urges-international-collaboration-on-climate-change-at-unga/"
X Link 2024-09-24T03:22Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Fiji's President has called on world leaders to urgently reform international cooperation to address escalating global🌏crises warning that future generations will suffer the consequences of today's inaction @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2 @Internews https://pasifika.news/2024/09/fijis-president-warns-future-generations-will-suffer-without-immediate-global-action/ https://pasifika.news/2024/09/fijis-president-warns-future-generations-will-suffer-without-immediate-global-action/"
X Link 2024-09-24T07:54Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Tuvalu's PM urged the global community to confront the existential threat of climate change warning that rising sea levels 🌊 threaten to engulf his nation despite contributing minimally to the crisis @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2 @Internews https://pasifika.news/2024/09/tuvalu-pm-calls-for-immediate-global-response-to-climate-threat/ https://pasifika.news/2024/09/tuvalu-pm-calls-for-immediate-global-response-to-climate-threat/"
X Link 2024-09-24T08:11Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Samoas PM called for global action to address the pressing challenges of climate change economic instability and debt faced by SIDS stressing that their future is linked to global sustainability and resilience efforts✨ Read more: https://pasifika.news/2024/09/samoa-pm-mataafa-calls-for-fair-global-governance-for-island-states/ https://pasifika.news/2024/09/samoa-pm-mataafa-calls-for-fair-global-governance-for-island-states/"
X Link 2024-09-24T08:28Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Tongas PM called for urgent global climate action emphasising the existential threat climate change poses to the Pacific Islands and urged world leaders 🌏 to fulfill their emissions reduction and climate finance commitments Read more: https://pasifika.news/2024/09/urgent-global-climate-action-needed-says-forum-chair-sovaleni/ https://pasifika.news/2024/09/urgent-global-climate-action-needed-says-forum-chair-sovaleni/"
X Link 2024-09-24T08:50Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Fiji's Fisheries and Forestry Minister Alitia Bainivalu has been appointed as the Advocacy Champion for the Commonwealth Living Lands Charter leading efforts on climate-resilient development with Pacific nations🌏 @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2 https://pasifika.news/2024/09/fiji-names-minister-bainivalu-as-commonwealth-climate-advocacy-champion/ https://pasifika.news/2024/09/fiji-names-minister-bainivalu-as-commonwealth-climate-advocacy-champion/"
X Link 2024-09-25T00:34Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Pacific Island nations like Tuvalu Kiribati and Fiji are facing an inevitable 8-inch sea level rise🌊 by [----] threatening widespread flooding and endangering coastal communities - analysis by NASAs sea level change science team Read more: https://pasifika.news/2024/09/nasa-analysis-shows-irreversible-sea-level-rise-for-pacific-islands/ https://pasifika.news/2024/09/nasa-analysis-shows-irreversible-sea-level-rise-for-pacific-islands/"
X Link 2024-09-26T03:01Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Solomon Islands Environment Minister called for urgent global action on 🌊sea level rise warning that the escalating crisis is already displacing communities and threatening the very existence of Pacific nations #ClimateAction @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2 https://pasifika.news/2024/09/solomon-islands-calls-for-urgent-global-response-to-sea-level-rise-at-un-summit/ https://pasifika.news/2024/09/solomon-islands-calls-for-urgent-global-response-to-sea-level-rise-at-un-summit/"
X Link 2024-09-26T03:40Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Papua New Guineas Environment Minister warned that rising 🌊 sea levels pose a "twin disaster" for Pacific nations threatening their cultures security and livelihoods and urged immediate global🌎 action #ClimateAction @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2"
X Link 2024-09-26T03:52Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"At the 79th UNGA the Marshall Islands President called for urgent global action on climate change nuclear legacy and human rights urging world leaders to uphold justice and safeguard the future of vulnerable nations @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2 https://pasifika.news/2024/09/marshall-islands-calls-for-global-accountability-on-climate-nuclear-testing-and-human-rights-at-unga/ https://pasifika.news/2024/09/marshall-islands-calls-for-global-accountability-on-climate-nuclear-testing-and-human-rights-at-unga/"
X Link 2024-09-26T04:05Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Tuvalus Prime Minister urgently called for global action to combat rising sea levels highlighting that for over one billion people the threat is a daily reality not a distant concern. Our very existence hangs in the balance he warned. @PACNEWS2 https://pasifika.news/2024/09/the-very-fabric-of-nations-at-risk-from-rising-sea-levels-says-tuvalu-pm-teo/ https://pasifika.news/2024/09/the-very-fabric-of-nations-at-risk-from-rising-sea-levels-says-tuvalu-pm-teo/"
X Link 2024-09-26T04:22Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"AOSIS leaders have declared that climate change will not undermine the sovereignty or statehood of small island nations emphasising that their maritime rights and international status remain intact despite rising sea levels🌊 @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2 https://pasifika.news/2024/10/aosis-leaders-demand-global-recognition-of-statehood-amid-rising-seas/ https://pasifika.news/2024/10/aosis-leaders-demand-global-recognition-of-statehood-amid-rising-seas/"
X Link 2024-10-02T02:15Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Palau's Vice President called on world leaders to unite against climate change protect oceans🌊 and empower women emphasising the existential threat faced by small island nations like Palau Read more: https://pasifika.news/2024/10/palau-vice-president-calls-for-action-on-climate-oceans-and-equality-at-unga/ https://pasifika.news/2024/10/palau-vice-president-calls-for-action-on-climate-oceans-and-equality-at-unga/"
X Link 2024-10-02T02:32Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Vanuatu's Prime Minister condemned global inaction on climate change financial reform and decolonisation while urging immediate collective action to protect vulnerable nations Read more: https://pasifika.news/2024/10/vanuatu-pm-calls-for-climate-justice-backs-new-caledonia-and-west-papua-self-determination-at-unga/ https://pasifika.news/2024/10/vanuatu-pm-calls-for-climate-justice-backs-new-caledonia-and-west-papua-self-determination-at-unga/"
X Link 2024-10-02T02:52Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Conservation Internationals Dialogue brought together Pacific Indigenous leaders🌏to enhance resource management and resilience against climate change while exploring sustainable financing🌱 @earthjournalism @ConservationOrg @PACNEWS2 https://pasifika.news/2024/10/conservation-dialogue-unites-pacific-indigenous-leaders-from-fiji-aotearoa-samoa-and-the-cook-islands-towards-shared-vision-to-strengthen-traditional-stewardship-of-nature/"
X Link 2024-10-09T00:03Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"A new report 📄 highlights how women fishers in Fijis coastal regions are driving economic growth through octopus🐙 harvesting processing and marketing while also facing challenges related to health #Sustainability and market access @earthjournalism https://pasifika.news/2024/10/women-at-the-forefront-of-octopus-fishery/ https://pasifika.news/2024/10/women-at-the-forefront-of-octopus-fishery/"
X Link 2024-10-15T08:40Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Coastal communities in Isabel Province Solomon Islands are facing the devastating impacts of mining as pollution from operations destroys vital marine 🦀 ecosystems threatening food security and livelihoods Read more: https://pasifika.news/2024/10/minings-silent-wave-the-hidden-impact-on-marine-resources-and-coastal-communities/ https://pasifika.news/2024/10/minings-silent-wave-the-hidden-impact-on-marine-resources-and-coastal-communities/"
X Link 2024-10-20T20:46Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Our survival cannot be compromised states PIF Chair and Tongan Prime Minister as he urges #COP29 to prioritise the 1.5-degree Celsius goal for the future of the Pacific 🌏 #ClimateAction @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2 @ForumSEC https://pasifika.news/2024/11/cop-29-must-keep-1-5-alive-our-survival-cannot-be-negotiated-pif-chair-sovaleni/ https://pasifika.news/2024/11/cop-29-must-keep-1-5-alive-our-survival-cannot-be-negotiated-pif-chair-sovaleni/"
X Link 2024-11-11T03:48Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"At #COP29 the lead Coordinator for the #PSIDS for the Mitigation Workstream Toiata Uili of Samoa emphasised that limiting global warming to 1.5C is essential for the survival of vulnerable island communities @earthjournalism @SprepChannel @PACNEWS2 https://pasifika.news/2024/11/1-5-to-stay-alive-for-pacific-countries-is-non-negotiable/ https://pasifika.news/2024/11/1-5-to-stay-alive-for-pacific-countries-is-non-negotiable/"
X Link 2024-11-12T11:05Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"The worlds largest coral 🪸 has been discovered in the Solomon Islands visible from space and three times larger than the previous record-holder believed to be around [---] years old and preserving a historical record of ocean 🌊 conditions Read more: https://pasifika.news/2024/11/new-discovery-largest-coral-in-the-world-found-in-the-solomon-islands/ https://pasifika.news/2024/11/new-discovery-largest-coral-in-the-world-found-in-the-solomon-islands/"
X Link 2024-11-14T22:39Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"As #COP29 progresses a groundbreaking discovery of the world's largest coral 🪸 in the Solomon Islands underscores the urgent need for global action to protect vulnerable ocean 🌊 ecosystems from climate change @earthjournalism @Internews @PACNEWS2 https://pasifika.news/2024/11/solomon-islands-coral-discovery-reinforces-urgent-need-for-global-action-on-ocean-protection-amidst-cop29/ https://pasifika.news/2024/11/solomon-islands-coral-discovery-reinforces-urgent-need-for-global-action-on-ocean-protection-amidst-cop29/"
X Link 2024-11-15T04:29Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Fiji has called for greater integration of ocean themes at #COP29 urging stronger action to protect marine ecosystems vital to the Pacific's survival @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2 @Internews https://pasifika.news/2024/11/fiji-calls-for-more-focus-on-oceans-at-cop29/ https://pasifika.news/2024/11/fiji-calls-for-more-focus-on-oceans-at-cop29/"
X Link 2024-11-18T03:48Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Cook Islands PM has urged world leaders at #COP29 to act decisively on climate finance and uphold the Paris Agreement emphasising the urgent needs of vulnerable Pacific nations Read more: https://pasifika.news/2024/11/climate-change-is-a-present-reality-cook-islands-pm-to-world-leaders/ https://pasifika.news/2024/11/climate-change-is-a-present-reality-cook-islands-pm-to-world-leaders/"
X Link 2024-11-18T04:08Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Samoa as Chair of AOSIS has called for #COP29 to prioritise tailored climate finance solutions for SIDS to address their unique vulnerabilities and ensure their survival amidst escalating climate impacts Read more: https://pasifika.news/2024/11/1-5-to-stay-alive-not-just-a-number-it-has-implications-on-loss-of-our-nations-culture-and-identity-samoa/ https://pasifika.news/2024/11/1-5-to-stay-alive-not-just-a-number-it-has-implications-on-loss-of-our-nations-culture-and-identity-samoa/"
X Link 2024-11-18T04:24Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"PIF Secretary-General has urged global 🌎 leaders at #COP29 to act swiftly on climate finance 💰 and emissions reductions warning that climate change poses the greatest existential threat to Pacific nations Read more: https://pasifika.news/2024/11/save-the-pacific-save-the-world-forum-sg-waqas-urgent-call-at-cop29/ https://pasifika.news/2024/11/save-the-pacific-save-the-world-forum-sg-waqas-urgent-call-at-cop29/"
X Link 2024-11-21T21:55Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Solomon Islands has urged #COP29 to prioritise keeping global warming below 1.5C while addressing the urgent need for accessible and just climate finance 💰 to protect vulnerable communities Read more: https://pasifika.news/2024/11/dont-lose-sight-of-1-5-world-solomon-islands-reminds-finance-cop/ https://pasifika.news/2024/11/dont-lose-sight-of-1-5-world-solomon-islands-reminds-finance-cop/"
X Link 2024-11-21T22:32Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"As AOSIS Chair Samoa urged world leaders at #COP29 to prioritise climate justice and provide substantial financial support for adaptation mitigation and loss and damage to protect vulnerable communities Read more: https://pasifika.news/2024/11/samoa-as-chair-of-alliance-of-small-island-states-call-for-climate-justice-for-the-unheard/ https://pasifika.news/2024/11/samoa-as-chair-of-alliance-of-small-island-states-call-for-climate-justice-for-the-unheard/"
X Link 2024-11-21T23:09Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"AOSIS demands that the global #PlasticPollution treaty at INC-5 recognise the unique vulnerabilities of SIDS calling for stronger legal obligations and financial support to address the crisis @earthjournalism @Internews @PACNEWS2 @SprepChannel Read more: https://pasifika.news/2024/11/we-will-not-accept-a-treaty-that-does-not-recognise-the-special-circumstances-of-sids-samoa-as-aosis-chair/ https://pasifika.news/2024/11/we-will-not-accept-a-treaty-that-does-not-recognise-the-special-circumstances-of-sids-samoa-as-aosis-chair/"
X Link 2024-11-26T02:03Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Civil society organisations have condemned #COP29 as a catastrophic failure accusing wealthy nations of betraying vulnerable communities by neglecting climate justice equity and adequate finance commitments Read more: https://pasifika.news/2024/11/cop29-falls-short-a-betrayal-of-the-vulnerable-and-failure-of-leadership/ https://pasifika.news/2024/11/cop29-falls-short-a-betrayal-of-the-vulnerable-and-failure-of-leadership/"
X Link 2024-11-26T02:43Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Gwen Sisior of Palau a Co-Chair at the Plastic Treaty Negotiations leads global efforts to address #PlasticPollution drawing strength from her Pacific roots and a supportive sisterhood of women negotiators Read more: https://pasifika.news/2024/11/pacific-women-negotiators-palau-holds-a-seat-at-the-front-table-at-plastics-treaty-negotiations/ https://pasifika.news/2024/11/pacific-women-negotiators-palau-holds-a-seat-at-the-front-table-at-plastics-treaty-negotiations/"
X Link 2024-11-29T04:12Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"The urgent push for a strong global plastics treaty intensifies as Vanuatus Rosemary Bue highlights the dire health and environmental impacts of #PlasticPollution on vulnerable communities especially women and children Read more: https://pasifika.news/2024/12/as-a-mother-i-fear-for-the-future-of-my-children/ https://pasifika.news/2024/12/as-a-mother-i-fear-for-the-future-of-my-children/"
X Link 2024-12-02T07:23Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Vanuatu's Special Envoy Ralph Regenvanu underscores the urgent need for international law to address the unlawful conduct of states driving climate change which threatens vulnerable nations like Vanuatu and the future of humanity Click here: https://pasifika.news/2024/12/opening-oral-submissions-of-the-republic-of-vanuatu-at-icj/ https://pasifika.news/2024/12/opening-oral-submissions-of-the-republic-of-vanuatu-at-icj/"
X Link 2024-12-05T00:35Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Vanuatu AG stood before ICJ to seek justice for his people whose rights and survival are being jeopardised by the failure of certain States to fulfill their international obligations causing catastrophic harm through climate change Click here: https://pasifika.news/2024/12/oral-submissions-by-attorney-general-of-the-republic-of-vanuatu-at-icj/ https://pasifika.news/2024/12/oral-submissions-by-attorney-general-of-the-republic-of-vanuatu-at-icj/"
X Link 2024-12-05T01:14Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Vanuatu's Special Envoy for Climate Change criticised major polluters like Australia and the U.S for using failed treaties as excuses for inaction during the ICJ climate hearings Read more: https://pasifika.news/2024/12/vanuatus-climate-change-envoy-blasts-major-emitters-australia-u-s-at-icj-climate-case/ https://pasifika.news/2024/12/vanuatus-climate-change-envoy-blasts-major-emitters-australia-u-s-at-icj-climate-case/"
X Link 2024-12-05T02:51Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"🌴The Sikaiana atolls a tropical paradise in the Solomon Islands face an uncertain future as climate change and rising sea levels 🌊 threaten their land livelihoods and way of life @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2 @Internews Read more: https://pasifika.news/2024/12/sikaiana-peoples-resilience-helps-for-time-as-climate-change-threatens-livelihoods/ https://pasifika.news/2024/12/sikaiana-peoples-resilience-helps-for-time-as-climate-change-threatens-livelihoods/"
X Link 2024-12-12T23:02Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Vanuatu's Attorney General has called for urgent climate justice urging the International Court of Justice to hold historical polluters accountable for the Global South's disproportionate climate burdens Read more: https://pasifika.news/2024/12/vanuatus-ag-loughman-demands-climate-justice-as-icj-hearings-conclude/ https://pasifika.news/2024/12/vanuatus-ag-loughman-demands-climate-justice-as-icj-hearings-conclude/"
X Link 2024-12-16T04:55Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"2024 has officially been declared the warmest year on recordglobally and in the Western Pacific 🌡The region saw record-breaking temperatures with countries like Kiribati Nauru and PNG experiencing the most extreme warming. @earthjournalism https://pasifika.news/2025/01/2024-the-warmest-year-on-record-in-the-western-pacific/ https://pasifika.news/2025/01/2024-the-warmest-year-on-record-in-the-western-pacific/"
X Link 2025-01-29T03:36Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"The Marshall Islands has established its first national marine sanctuary protecting [-----] square kilometers of pristine ocean🌊 around Bikar and Bokak atolls home to the Pacifics largest green turtle nesting colony and thriving deep-sea #biodiversity https://pasifika.news/2025/02/marshall-islands-creates-first-marine-sanctuary-protecting-two-of-the-most-pristine-ecosystems-in-the-pacific-ocean/ https://pasifika.news/2025/02/marshall-islands-creates-first-marine-sanctuary-protecting-two-of-the-most-pristine-ecosystems-in-the-pacific-ocean/"
X Link 2025-02-04T21:40Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"New research reveals that expanding marine protected areas at popular scuba🤿 diving sites could boost marine🪼 biodiversity generate $2 billion in global income for local communities through diver fees and revitalise coastal economies Read more: https://pasifika.news/2025/02/new-research-expanded-protection-of-worlds-scuba-diving-sites-would-safeguard-biodiversity-bolster-food-supply-and-generate-billions-in-revenue/ https://pasifika.news/2025/02/new-research-expanded-protection-of-worlds-scuba-diving-sites-would-safeguard-biodiversity-bolster-food-supply-and-generate-billions-in-revenue/"
X Link 2025-02-12T01:11Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"We cannot allow our cultures our languages our identities to be swept away by the rising tide of inaction. Lenora Qereqeretabua Fijis call to the ICJ is clear: hold big polluters accountable and protect the Pacifics future. 📹: Witness Stand 🔗 https://pasifika.news/2025/05/lenora-qereqeretabua-witness-stand-for-climate-justice-land-is-not-a-commodity-it-is-sacred/ https://pasifika.news/2025/05/lenora-qereqeretabua-witness-stand-for-climate-justice-land-is-not-a-commodity-it-is-sacred/"
X Link 2025-05-12T22:47Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"🌎"We want justice not just carbon cuts. 🌏 Vanuatus bold call as the world awaits the ICJs first climate ruling - a defining moment in the history of international climate action said youth campaigner Vishal Prasad. Read more🔗: 📷: ACIL https://pasifika.news/2025/05/world-awaits-historic-icj-climate-ruling-vanuatu-demands-justice-not-just-carbon-cuts/ https://pasifika.news/2025/05/world-awaits-historic-icj-climate-ruling-vanuatu-demands-justice-not-just-carbon-cuts/"
X Link 2025-05-15T01:33Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"🗣 Sea level rise is an existential threat to Tuvalus economy culture heritage & future says PM Teo at #UNOC3 He called for urgent global action on sea level rise calling it the greatest existential threat to his nation and others like it 🔗: https://pasifika.news/2025/06/at-ocean-summit-in-france-tuvalu-calls-for-global-action-on-sea-level-rise/ https://pasifika.news/2025/06/at-ocean-summit-in-france-tuvalu-calls-for-global-action-on-sea-level-rise/"
X Link 2025-06-09T00:51Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Vanuatus Climate Minister @RRegenvanu called for an end to voluntary pledges and demanded legally binding climate action at #UNOceanConference in Nice Protecting the ocean from climate change should not be a matter of choice." 🔗: https://pasifika.news/2025/06/vanuatu-demands-legal-accountability-for-climate-action-at-un-ocean-summit/ https://pasifika.news/2025/06/vanuatu-demands-legal-accountability-for-climate-action-at-un-ocean-summit/"
X Link 2025-06-10T02:22Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Solomon Islands Environment Minister called for urgent global action to protect marine ecosystems warning that the ocean is vital to his nations identity livelihoods and survival at #UNOC3 @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2 https://pasifika.news/2025/06/solomon-islands-calls-for-global-ocean-action-and-highlights-moratorium-on-deep-sea-mining-at-un-oceans-conference/ https://pasifika.news/2025/06/solomon-islands-calls-for-global-ocean-action-and-highlights-moratorium-on-deep-sea-mining-at-un-oceans-conference/"
X Link 2025-06-10T03:29Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Solomon Islands announces a moratorium on deep sea mining at #UNOC3 to protect its marine biodiversity and ensure sustainable ocean use 🌊 🗣Solomon Islands stands firm against harmful exploitation of the ocean." - Solomon Islands PM Manele 🔗: https://pasifika.news/2025/06/solomon-islands-announces-moratorium-on-deep-sea-mining-to-safeguard-ocean-health/ https://pasifika.news/2025/06/solomon-islands-announces-moratorium-on-deep-sea-mining-to-safeguard-ocean-health/"
X Link 2025-06-10T21:33Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"French Polynesia will create one of the worlds largest marine sanctuaries protecting nearly [--] million km "We are asserting our ecological sovereignty while creating biodiversity sanctuaries for our people and future generations. - President https://pasifika.news/2025/06/french-polynesia-president-announces-highly-protected-marine-area/ https://pasifika.news/2025/06/french-polynesia-president-announces-highly-protected-marine-area/"
X Link 2025-06-10T23:12Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Papua New Guinea signs the historic BBNJ Agreement reinforcing its commitment to ocean protection and global cooperation 🗣"It reflects our unwavering support for multilateral action and responsible stewardship of our global commons." - PNG PM Marape 🔗: https://pasifika.news/2025/06/png-signs-major-ocean-treaty-at-un-oceans-conference/ https://pasifika.news/2025/06/png-signs-major-ocean-treaty-at-un-oceans-conference/"
X Link 2025-06-11T04:30Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Vanuatu officially ratified the High Seas Treaty joining [--] countries in a global push to protect marine biodiversity beyond national borders at the #UNOC3 🔗: https://pasifika.news/2025/06/vanuatu-ratifies-historic-bbnj-treaty/ https://pasifika.news/2025/06/vanuatu-ratifies-historic-bbnj-treaty/"
X Link 2025-06-11T05:11Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Solomon Islands called for ocean science to begin with Indigenous knowledgelived local and passed down through generations at #UNOC3 What science revealed to the world our people had long protected." - Minister for Climate Change Trevor Manemahaga https://pasifika.news/2025/06/solomon-islands-highlights-the-power-of-indigenous-knowledge-and-ocean-science-at-un-ocean-conference/ https://pasifika.news/2025/06/solomon-islands-highlights-the-power-of-indigenous-knowledge-and-ocean-science-at-un-ocean-conference/"
X Link 2025-06-11T11:34Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Solomon Islands Minister for Fisheries and Marine Resources called for a dedicated global fund to support sustainable fisheries ocean conservation and the blue economy urging that 30% of climate finance be directed to ocean resilience at #UNOC3 https://pasifika.news/2025/06/solomons-fisheries-minister-tovosia-highlights-urgent-need-to-boost-ocean-financing-for-sids/ https://pasifika.news/2025/06/solomons-fisheries-minister-tovosia-highlights-urgent-need-to-boost-ocean-financing-for-sids/"
X Link 2025-06-11T12:28Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Vanuatu calls on world leaders at #UNOC3 to support Pacific-led solutions end plastic pollution at its source and protect the #BluePacific for future generations 🗣"We call for international solidarity not only in words but in action." - Jack Norris https://pasifika.news/2025/06/not-just-words-we-need-action-vanuatu-calls-for-international-solidarity-to-reduce-marine-pollution/ https://pasifika.news/2025/06/not-just-words-we-need-action-vanuatu-calls-for-international-solidarity-to-reduce-marine-pollution/"
X Link 2025-06-11T12:57Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Tuvalu has ratified the #BBNJ Agreement reinforcing its commitment to ocean conservation and equitable marine governance on the global stage at #UNOC3 🗣The ocean does not separate us; it connects us. - Prime Minister Feleti Teo 🔗: https://pasifika.news/2025/06/tuvalu-ratifies-landmark-high-seas-biodiversity-treaty-at-un-oceans-conference/ https://pasifika.news/2025/06/tuvalu-ratifies-landmark-high-seas-biodiversity-treaty-at-un-oceans-conference/"
X Link 2025-06-12T21:07Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Naurus Climate Minister Asterio Appi met with ISAs Secretary General at #UNOC3 to discuss the future of seabed mining and Naurus revised sponsorship deal with NORI 🔗: https://pasifika.news/2025/06/nauru-engages-isa-chief-on-seabed-mining-regulations-and-sids-role-at-un-ocean-conference/ https://pasifika.news/2025/06/nauru-engages-isa-chief-on-seabed-mining-regulations-and-sids-role-at-un-ocean-conference/"
X Link 2025-06-12T21:30Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Solomon Islands joined [--] countries in backing the Nice Call for an Ambitious Treaty on #PlasticPollution pushing for a strong reaffirming its commitment to ocean and environmental protection at #UNOC3 🗣We must act decisively and collectively." 🔗: https://pasifika.news/2025/06/solomon-islands-backs-nice-call-to-end-plastic-pollution/ https://pasifika.news/2025/06/solomon-islands-backs-nice-call-to-end-plastic-pollution/"
X Link 2025-06-12T21:43Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"At the #UNOC3 PM announced the creation of Raui Toora a dynamic ocean protection zone within the Marae Moana marine park to safeguard the migratory corridors of endangered Oceania humpback whales 🗣"This is sovereignty matched with stewardship." 🔗: https://pasifika.news/2025/06/cook-islands-creates-pacifics-first-ocean-protection-zone-for-whales/ https://pasifika.news/2025/06/cook-islands-creates-pacifics-first-ocean-protection-zone-for-whales/"
X Link 2025-06-12T22:24Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Pacific nations like the RMI least to blame for the climate crisis are leading with ocean solutions grounded in traditional knowledge and science 🗣"Traditional knowledge brings great value to our region especially when linked with modern science." https://pasifika.news/2025/06/marshall-islands-shines-spotlight-on-pacific-traditional-knowledge-at-global-ocean-conference/ https://pasifika.news/2025/06/marshall-islands-shines-spotlight-on-pacific-traditional-knowledge-at-global-ocean-conference/"
X Link 2025-06-15T02:11Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Pacific leaders called for urgent investment in ocean-based economies resilient maritime transport & nature-based solutions at #UNOC3 🗣We urge all partners to stand with us to invest in our solutions." - Ministry of Fisheries CEO Dr Matoto https://pasifika.news/2025/06/pacific-offers-holistic-solution-to-advance-ocean-based-economies-tonga-at-unoc3/ https://pasifika.news/2025/06/pacific-offers-holistic-solution-to-advance-ocean-based-economies-tonga-at-unoc3/"
X Link 2025-06-15T22:53Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Concerns over #SeabedMining threat to fish stocks dominated Cook Islands consultations despite rising support for Moana Minerals 🗣"What goes around comes around. Have you guys measured the currents and how it'll affect the fish" - an elder in Atiu 🔗: https://pasifika.news/2025/06/cook-islands-seabed-mining-consultations-raise-fishery-concerns/ https://pasifika.news/2025/06/cook-islands-seabed-mining-consultations-raise-fishery-concerns/"
X Link 2025-06-26T03:55Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Almost a third of Tuvaluans have entered Australias climate visa ballot as rising seas threaten their home 🗣This is the first agreement of its kind anywhere in the world providing a pathway for mobility with dignity as climate impacts worsen. 🔗: https://pasifika.news/2025/06/nearly-a-third-of-tuvalu-citizens-enter-ballot-for-climate-linked-visa-to-relocate-to-australia/ https://pasifika.news/2025/06/nearly-a-third-of-tuvalu-citizens-enter-ballot-for-climate-linked-visa-to-relocate-to-australia/"
X Link 2025-06-26T23:51Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Cook Islands Opposition leader Tina Browne calls to halt the aggressive promotion of mining. She warns: 🗣The govt is promoting it in such a way that it has already determined it is safe despite inconclusive science 🔗: https://pasifika.news/2025/06/deep-sea-mining-decision-already-made-cook-islands-opposition-leader-says/ https://pasifika.news/2025/06/deep-sea-mining-decision-already-made-cook-islands-opposition-leader-says/"
X Link 2025-06-27T02:48Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Ifatarapa village partners with the Vanuatu Meteorology Department to install a community-guarded weather station on Tanna delivering real-time warnings to boost resilience against intensifying storms @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2 @SprepChannel https://pasifika.news/2025/07/land-and-guardianship-port-resolution-community-powers-new-lifesaving-weather-station-on-tanna-island/ https://pasifika.news/2025/07/land-and-guardianship-port-resolution-community-powers-new-lifesaving-weather-station-on-tanna-island/"
X Link 2025-07-02T00:38Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Pacific Island countries🌏 contributing just 0.03% of global emissions are leading climate action with ambitious plans for renewable energy and carbon neutrality to meet the Paris Agreements 1.5C goal a new @UN report reveals @PACNEWS2 https://pasifika.news/2025/07/new-report-reveals-pacific-leadership-on-climate-ahead-of-ndc-3-0-deadline/ https://pasifika.news/2025/07/new-report-reveals-pacific-leadership-on-climate-ahead-of-ndc-3-0-deadline/"
X Link 2025-07-02T04:18Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"🗣Papua New Guinea is not carbon neutral but carbon negative - PM Marape at the GCF Board meeting in Port Moresby. PNG absorbs [---] million tonnes of carbon & emits only [--] million net negative by [--] million tonnes @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2 https://pasifika.news/2025/07/png-is-carbon-negative-summit-told/ https://pasifika.news/2025/07/png-is-carbon-negative-summit-told/"
X Link 2025-07-03T03:14Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Tongas UN envoy Viliami Tn has told world leaders at #FfD4 its time to move beyond talk and deliver real action for vulnerable Pacific nations warning that conferences alone wont solve the regions climate and debt crises @PACNEWS2 https://pasifika.news/2025/07/tonga-calls-for-action-not-talk-at-global-finance-summit/ https://pasifika.news/2025/07/tonga-calls-for-action-not-talk-at-global-finance-summit/"
X Link 2025-07-04T00:38Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Vanuatu has hailed a landmark IACtHR ruling linking climate change to binding human rights obligations calling it a breakthrough for global climate justice The global imperative is clear climate change affects everyone everywhere." - @RRegenvanu https://pasifika.news/2025/07/vanuatu-hails-landmark-climate-ruling-by-inter-american-court/ https://pasifika.news/2025/07/vanuatu-hails-landmark-climate-ruling-by-inter-american-court/"
X Link 2025-07-04T02:35Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"Invasive trees like African Tulip & Cordia are threatening Pacific forests but a new machine learning and satellite-based approach is helping Fiji and Tonga track and manage the spread & protect biodiversity🌳 @PACNEWS2 @earthjournalism https://pasifika.news/2025/07/identifying-forest-invasive-species-in-fiji-and-tonga-using-machine-learning-a-pacific-islands-case-study/ https://pasifika.news/2025/07/identifying-forest-invasive-species-in-fiji-and-tonga-using-machine-learning-a-pacific-islands-case-study/"
X Link 2025-07-08T04:09Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Pacific islands like Guam and the CNMI are turning to nature not concrete to fight climate change using mangroves seagrass and blue carbon ecosystems to build coastal resilience 🗣This is the time to scale up blue carbon action -climate expert https://pasifika.news/2025/07/guam-and-cnmi-among-pacific-islands-eyeing-blue-carbon-solutions-to-tackle-climate-crisis/ https://pasifika.news/2025/07/guam-and-cnmi-among-pacific-islands-eyeing-blue-carbon-solutions-to-tackle-climate-crisis/"
X Link 2025-07-08T04:43Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Proud I-Kiribati and Pacific Studies doctoral candidate Roi Burnett says "I want people to know we are more than climate change." She reminds us of her nation's deep culture resilience and strength. @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2 https://pasifika.news/2025/07/we-are-more-than-just-climate-change-says-proud-i-kiribati-academic/ https://pasifika.news/2025/07/we-are-more-than-just-climate-change-says-proud-i-kiribati-academic/"
X Link 2025-07-08T05:08Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"In Solomon Islands coastal village Liliana the sea swallowed [--] rows of graves but the villagers didnt wait for help. They built a 60-meter seawall by hand using ancestral knowledge 🗣Were not romanticising the past. Were restoring its logic. https://pasifika.news/2025/07/as-the-sea-recedes-pacific-nations-turn-to-ancestral-knowledge-to-withstand-climate-change/ https://pasifika.news/2025/07/as-the-sea-recedes-pacific-nations-turn-to-ancestral-knowledge-to-withstand-climate-change/"
X Link 2025-07-08T23:41Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Fiji Solomon Islands and Vanuatu have jointly submitted claims to secure [------] km of ocean territory strengthening Pacific sovereignty and marine protection This is about safeguarding the future of our people. - Dr Raijeli Taga https://pasifika.news/2025/07/historic-joint-submission-of-extended-continental-shelf-areas-to-the-un-by-fiji-solomon-islands-and-vanuatu/ https://pasifika.news/2025/07/historic-joint-submission-of-extended-continental-shelf-areas-to-the-un-by-fiji-solomon-islands-and-vanuatu/"
X Link 2025-07-10T23:53Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"🗣If we dont have an agreement we need a clear way forward. Halatoa Fua Cook Islands Pacific nations meet in Samoa ahead of INC5.2 to push for a strong #PlasticsTreaty addressing the full life cycle of plastic 🔗: https://pasifika.news/2025/07/road-to-geneva-were-enthusiastic-but-we-also-understand-the-challenges-in-getting-plastic-treaty/ https://pasifika.news/2025/07/road-to-geneva-were-enthusiastic-but-we-also-understand-the-challenges-in-getting-plastic-treaty/"
X Link 2025-07-13T23:37Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Vanuatu PM Jotham Napat says the ICJs upcoming climate opinion on [--] July could shift the global response from promises to accountability. 🗣This is not just a legal milestone it is a defining moment in the global climate justice movement." 🔗: https://pasifika.news/2025/07/icj-climate-opinion-a-defining-moment-for-global-justice-vanuatu-pm-napat/ https://pasifika.news/2025/07/icj-climate-opinion-a-defining-moment-for-global-justice-vanuatu-pm-napat/"
X Link 2025-07-14T00:44Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Fijis $24.9m budget to overhaul fisheries sector🎣 "Fishers dont need just words they need cold storage that works boats that are seaworthy and ecosystems that are alive." - Fisheries Minister Alitia Bainivalu 🔗: https://pasifika.news/2025/07/fiji-puts-24-9m-into-fisheries-overhaul-eyes-bigger-role-in-tuna-trade-and-ocean-protection/ https://pasifika.news/2025/07/fiji-puts-24-9m-into-fisheries-overhaul-eyes-bigger-role-in-tuna-trade-and-ocean-protection/"
X Link 2025-07-21T22:28Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"NOAA designates [--] critical habitats across Guam CNMI American Samoa & Hawaii to protect [--] threatened coral species🪸 🗣These species are likely to become endangered due to ocean warming and acidification." - @NOAA Fisheries @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2 https://pasifika.news/2025/07/guam-cnmi-marked-as-critical-habitats-for-threatened-corals-species/ https://pasifika.news/2025/07/guam-cnmi-marked-as-critical-habitats-for-threatened-corals-species/"
X Link 2025-07-21T23:30Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Nauru is edging toward deep-sea mining in international waters under a controversial U.S-backed deal that experts say violates international law 🗣Nauru by entering into this agreement has placed itself well outside international law. - Duncan Currie https://pasifika.news/2025/07/nauru-could-earn-millions-after-backing-u-s-deep-sea-mining-pathway/ https://pasifika.news/2025/07/nauru-could-earn-millions-after-backing-u-s-deep-sea-mining-pathway/"
X Link 2025-07-22T00:38Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Vanuatu launches the worlds first standalone Loss & Damage Policy to confront climate impacts 🗣The policy is done. The plan is clear. Now Vanuatu asks you to stand with us. Provide the resources. Share the responsibility. - Minister Ralph Regenvanu https://pasifika.news/2025/07/vanuatu-launches-loss-and-damage-policy-and-urges-world-to-stand-with-us/ https://pasifika.news/2025/07/vanuatu-launches-loss-and-damage-policy-and-urges-world-to-stand-with-us/"
X Link 2025-07-22T01:44Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"National Geographics Pristine Seas has launched its third Fiji expedition to explore deep seas & support community-led marine conservation 🗣Protecting ocean environments now is critical to sustaining marine-based livelihoods for future generations. 🔗: https://pasifika.news/2025/07/national-geographic-explores-fiji-seas/ https://pasifika.news/2025/07/national-geographic-explores-fiji-seas/"
X Link 2025-07-22T22:33Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"In Oibola 59-year-old Ben Waleilia has planted over [-----] mangroves🌱 to fight coastal erosion and climate change I couldnt just sit back and watch the forest vanish. The mangroves were going or gone and the sea had nothing to hold it back. https://pasifika.news/2025/07/i-couldnt-watch-the-forests-vanish-the-man-restoring-solomon-islands-vital-mangroves/ https://pasifika.news/2025/07/i-couldnt-watch-the-forests-vanish-the-man-restoring-solomon-islands-vital-mangroves/"
X Link 2025-07-22T23:19Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Minister for Climate Change @RRegenvanu welcomed the ICJs advisory opinion on climate change calling it an important milestone in the fight for climate justice. It breaks through political barriers that have long stalled meaningful action. 🔗: https://pasifika.news/2025/07/vanuatu-hails-icj-climate-ruling-as-breakthrough-for-global-justice/ https://pasifika.news/2025/07/vanuatu-hails-icj-climate-ruling-as-breakthrough-for-global-justice/"
X Link 2025-07-24T00:22Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Save the Children says the ICJs landmark ruling linking climate action to human rights obligations brings renewed hope for children worldwide 🗣This Advisory Opinion will pave the way for a safer future for youth like myself." - Vepaiamele [--] Vanuatu https://pasifika.news/2025/07/icj-ruling-is-a-landmark-win-for-children-save-the-children/ https://pasifika.news/2025/07/icj-ruling-is-a-landmark-win-for-children-save-the-children/"
X Link 2025-07-24T22:44Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"SPREP congratulates Vanuatu for its historic leadership at the ICJ 🗣Historically Vanuatu has been a global leader in international diplomacy advocating for the conservation and sustainability of our environment and the climate system. 🔗: https://pasifika.news/2025/07/sprep-applauds-vanuatu-and-pacific-leadership-in-historic-icj-opinion-on-climate-change/ https://pasifika.news/2025/07/sprep-applauds-vanuatu-and-pacific-leadership-in-historic-icj-opinion-on-climate-change/"
X Link 2025-07-25T00:37Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"The ICJ affirms that states must prevent climate harm cooperate globally & make reparations empowering #Vanuatu to push for stronger commitments loss & damage funding and action against major emitters @earthjournalism @PACNEWS2 https://pasifika.news/2025/07/rapid-legal-analysis-of-the-icj-advisory-opinion-on-climate-change-obligations/ https://pasifika.news/2025/07/rapid-legal-analysis-of-the-icj-advisory-opinion-on-climate-change-obligations/"
X Link 2025-07-25T02:20Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"The PCC welcomes the ICJs landmark climate ruling as a watershed for climate justice backs a ban on deep-sea mining & calls for rights for nature 🗣"When the Pacific speaks with one voice the world listens." - GS @lotupasifika Rev. James Bhagwan 🔗: https://pasifika.news/2025/07/pacific-churches-back-icj-climate-ruling-call-for-deep-sea-mining-ban-and-rights-of-nature/ https://pasifika.news/2025/07/pacific-churches-back-icj-climate-ruling-call-for-deep-sea-mining-ban-and-rights-of-nature/"
X Link 2025-07-25T03:46Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Pacific youth are taking the stage at #RamsarCOP15 to protect our wetlands for the future "This conference gives us a platform to influence global policy-making and call for intergenerational equity in decision-making." Fiji youth delegate 🔗: https://pasifika.news/2025/07/pacific-youth-push-to-advance-commitments-for-wetland-protection-at-ramsar-cop15/ https://pasifika.news/2025/07/pacific-youth-push-to-advance-commitments-for-wetland-protection-at-ramsar-cop15/"
X Link 2025-07-29T04:21Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Cook Islands Climate Change director says the landmark ICJ ruling could reshape how the nation engages with other states on climate action 🗣"For the Cook Islands this could mean that our interactions with all states can be prefaced by the ICJ decision." https://pasifika.news/2025/07/cook-islands-climate-change-director-welcomes-icj-ruling/ https://pasifika.news/2025/07/cook-islands-climate-change-director-welcomes-icj-ruling/"
X Link 2025-07-30T01:24Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Fiji launches an Integrated Ecosystem Management Plan to protect the Navua catchment & Beqa Lagoon while boosting livelihoods 🗣"Nature-based solutions should be one of our first choices when addressing our development needs." - Envir. Director 🔗: https://pasifika.news/2025/07/fiji-government-launches-integrated-management-plan-for-the-navua-catchment-and-beqa-lagoon/ https://pasifika.news/2025/07/fiji-government-launches-integrated-management-plan-for-the-navua-catchment-and-beqa-lagoon/"
X Link 2025-07-31T01:49Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
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