PNG local #vanilla farmers are revolutionising their futures by embracing digitalisation and innovation, paving the way for their premium vanilla beans to shine on the global stage
Earth Journalism Network FAO Pacific PACNEWS Internews
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Amidst the aftermath of #Cyclone Winston, Verevere youths embark on an urban journey to rebuild their #coastal home, embracing #environmental stewardship and #resilience , while #women preserve #traditions and empower their communities
Earth Journalism Network
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As the deadline for State submissions to the #ICJ on #ClimateChange passes, global efforts unite with Pacific Island nations leading the charge toward a pivotal moment in shaping international legal obligations for #ClimateJustice
Pacific Islands Climate Action Network (PICAN) PACNEWS
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SPREP conducted a workshop to help address the very visible single-use #plastic waste problem in Kiribati and discussions for potential ban expansion
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Marine biologist Mark Erdmann discovers his 184th new species in the #coralreefs of Samoa, underscoring the ongoing richness and importance of reef #ecosystems
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AOSIS urges COP29 Presidency for bold commitments, emphasising ambitious NDCs and robust Climate Finance Goals to tackle worsening #climate impacts on vulnerable small island states
Earth Journalism Network PACNEWS AOSIS Internews
pasifika.news/2024/03/small-…

Operation Rai Balang, led by FFA concludes, emphasising regional collaboration and determination to combat #IUU fishing, safeguarding #marine resources and ensuring #FoodSecurity across the Pacific
Earth Journalism Network Internews PACNEWS ForumFisheriesAgency
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Papua New Guinea joins global efforts against #nuclear proliferation, ratifying the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty as a critical step toward disarmament
Earth Journalism Network Internews PACNEWS
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Climate advocates urge Pacific Island nations to maintain their leadership in combating #ClimateChange , ensuring the ICJ Advisory Opinion fulfils its potential to hold high-polluting countries accountable
Earth Journalism Network Internews PACNEWS
pasifika.news/2024/03/pacifi…

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
Earth Journalism Network PACNEWS Internews
pasifika.news/2024/03/10-mil…

The Regional Hub for the Pacific launches #SwipeUp4Change initiative, empowering young influencers to drive #ClimateAction and raise awareness of Nationally Determined Contributions in the Pacific region
Earth Journalism Network PACNEWS Regional Pacific NDC Hub
pasifika.news/2024/03/region…

PANG states global fish talks to curb harmful #subsidies have failed to reach an agreement at the WTO Ministerial, sparking concerns over unfair subsidies favoring large-scale distant water #fishing fleets
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💫Happy International Women's Day💫

Today, we celebrate the incredible achievements of women worldwide and recognise the vital role they play in building a better future for all.✨

The Pacific Energy and Gender Initiative project, with a boost of US$1.5 million, to empower Pacific #WomenAndGirls in #CleanEnergy projects and address gender disparities in the Pacific #energy sector
#EnergyTransition
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🌊Dive into the #WorldSeagrassDay 🌱celebration in Suva, Fiji Islands! Click below!
Earth Journalism Network PACNEWS GIZ Pacific WWF-Pacific Internews
pasifika.news/2024/03/fiji-c…

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
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Did you know!

Seagrass plays a pivotal role in carbon sequestration, mitigating #ClimateChange by capturing and storing atmospheric carbon in their biomass.

Hear from Dr Shalini Singh on the crucial role of seagrass meadows in the #MarineEcosystem .
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In the peaceful depths of the Pacific, Dr Shalini Singh unveils the vital role of #seagrasses in #MarineEcosystems , urging for their conservation amidst mounting threats
#WorldSeagrassDay
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Kiribati begins #marine spatial planning, seeking to sustainably manage its vast #OCEAN resources for ecological, economic, and social benefits with the Pacific BioScapes Programme
SPREP PACNEWS Earth Journalism Network Internews
pasifika.news/2024/02/kiriba…

Fiji partners with World Food Programme to pioneer Anticipatory Action program to provide timely assistance and cash transfers to vulnerable populations ahead of forecasted #tropicalcyclones
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