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UN Climate Accountability: The UN General Assembly backed a Vanuatu-led resolution endorsing the ICJ’s climate advisory opinion, with 141 countries voting yes and 8 against, affirming that states have a legal duty to address climate change, align NDCs with 1.5°C, and curb fossil fuels—while also stressing continuity of maritime zones and statehood for SIDS. Pacific Climate Justice & Sea-Level Rise: Pacific leaders and ministers framed the vote as a shift from sympathy to enforceable accountability, warning that rising seas, erosion, flooding, and food insecurity are already hitting island economies and communities. Vanuatu–Australia/China Security Pacts: Vanuatu’s PM confirmed plans to sign the Nakamal Agreement with Australia and the Namele Agreement with China, with negotiations slowed by sovereignty concerns around security and critical infrastructure. Regional Security & Infrastructure: Coverage highlights how Pacific undersea cable vulnerability and grey-zone interference are shaping regional risk, from Papua New Guinea to Vanuatu and beyond. Marine Life Protection: US conservation groups sued to block seafood imports from countries they say lack comparable marine mammal protections, pushing for enforcement of bycatch rules that affect whales and dolphins.

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May 21, 2026

UN backs landmark ICJ climate opinion in boost for climate accountability

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Global Citizen Solutions launches 2026 citizenship index

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May 19, 2026

Fiji Airways adds red light therapy to new FlyWell wellness program

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Vanuatu to sign new deals with Australia, China as PM defends sovereignty concerns

Vanuatu to sign new deals with Australia, China as PM defends sovereignty concerns

Bushfire outlook shows increased risk in parts of NSW and WA

Bushfire outlook shows increased risk in parts of NSW and WA

Victoria's political donations cap to double to $10,000 under proposed changes

Victoria's political donations cap to double to $10,000 under proposed changes

Parole relief for family of Sydney woman left for dead in brutal attack

Parole relief for family of Sydney woman left for dead in brutal attack

Lawyer says Joshua Brown will admit to childcare centre sex crimes

Lawyer says Joshua Brown will admit to childcare centre sex crimes


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May 21, 2026

Greenpeace MENA Welcomes UN General Assembly Backing of Landmark ICJ Climate Opinion on States’ Legal Obligations

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Global Citizen Solutions ranks 15 active citizenship programs in Global Citizenship Programs Index 2026

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Feb. 13, 2026

At Munich Security Conference, Governor Newsom advances climate action and partnerships as Trump abandons America’s allies

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Nov. 24, 2025

NUS PARTICIPATED AT THE “BLUE PACIFIC FUTURE” SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION FORUM IN CHINA

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Oct. 27, 2025

SeaH4 wins ClimateLaunchpad Global Grand Final 2025

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THROUGH BOLD PROJECT, SAMOA WORKS TO BUILD RESILIENCE, PRESERVE IDENTITY FOR SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

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