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Work to strengthen Palau’s climate change response continues as EU-funded projects explore synergies
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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March 18, 2023
17 March 2023, Koror Palau - The ACP GCCA+ Pacific Adaptation to Climate Change and Resilience Building (PACRES) Project team is continuing the work to improve regional, national adaptation and mitigation solutions to climate change in the Pacific...
PACRES project building Tuvalu’s resilience to adapt to climate change
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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March 17, 2023
10 March 2023, Funafuti Tuvalu - A project which exists to improve regional, national adaptation and mitigation solutions to climate change in 15 Pacific countries has provided critical assistance to the tiny island of Tuvalu to battle the climate...
Enhancing climate resilience in the Pacific through improved climate prediction services
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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March 9, 2023
28 February 2022, Nadi, Fiji – Meteorological Services from around the Pacific have gathered in Nadi, Fiji for the Joint Regional Training for the Republic of Korea-Pacific Islands Climate Prediction Services Project (ROK PI CliPS) Phase 2 and...
Pacific Leader’s Sustainable Tourism Commitment Continues to Attract Support
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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April 19, 2023
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) is pleased to announce Nauru as the 16th signatory of the Pacific Leader’s Sustainable Tourism Commitment (SOC). As a high-level regional advocacy tool supporting sustainable tourism development, the SOC...
Noble Kava Knoxville Hosts Disaster-Relief Benefit for Vanuatu
EIN Presswire
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April 5, 2023
Destroyed villages will receive 100% of proceeds from drinks and sales at Noble Kava Knoxville fundraiser KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, UNITED STATES, April 5, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Noble Kava, Knoxville's premier non-alcoholic herbal bar featuring...
2023, our 30th Anniversary, a year of recommitment to our vision and journey towards Pacific sustainability, resilience and wellbeing through safeguarding our island culture and heritage
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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January 31, 2023
By Mr Sefanaia Nawadra, Director General, Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) I am excited for 2023 as our 30th anniversary and as the winds of political change sweep through our region in recent months – Australia,...
Intent to Open U.S. Embassy Port Vila, Republic of Vanuatu
U.S. Department of State
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March 31, 2023
To further strengthen the bilateral relationship, the U.S. Department of State has conveyed the U.S. intent to the Ni-Vanuatu Government to open an embassy in the Republic of Vanuatu, subject to Congressional notification. Consistent with the U.S....
Việt Nam emphasises global multilateral approaches to solving climate change issues
Vietnam News
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March 30, 2023
VIETNAM, March 30 - NEW YORK — As a global problem, climate change requires a global approach based on multilateral cooperation and institutions, particularly respect for international law and the UN Charter, Ambassador Đặng Hoàng Giang,...
MP Andrew Napuat from Vanuatu Government says “No to Japan’s Plan to dump the radioactive water into the ocean”
EIN Presswire
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March 9, 2023
International Release of the new documentary film: The Fukushima Disaster – The Hidden Side of the Story - Directed by Philippe Carillo PORT VILA, SHEFA, VANUATU, March 9, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ -- “MP Andrew Napuat, featured in the newly...
Wallis & Futuna Pledges to Support Sustainable Tourism in the Pacific Region
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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March 28, 2023
Wallis & Futuna affirmed its commitment to regional sustainable tourism through the endorsement of the Pacific Leader’s Sustainable Tourism Commitment (SOC) in Nadi late last week. As the 15th signatory, Wallis and Futuna has joined the Federated...
At Ocean Conference, Vanuatu rallies support for Advisory Opinion on implications of climate crisis
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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January 21, 2023
“We reach out the hand of friendship to all those who may wish to join us in taking a holistic, integrated approach to protecting human rights from climate change impacts as well as the survival of our oceans.” 30 June 2022, Lisbon Portugal, UNOC...
COVID pandemic compounds climate and Ocean challenges, Nauru reminds
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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January 21, 2023
30 June 2022, Lisbon Portugal, UNOC2022 - The impacts of the climate crisis on Pacific Island countries have been further compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic, Nauru has reminded the international community. A COVID wave in Nauru has prevented a...
NTO Update – Kiribati commits to sustainable tourism development
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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March 12, 2023
In October 2022, Kiribati affirmed its commitment to being part of the regional sustainable tourism cohesion as it signed the Pacific Leader’s Sustainable Tourism Commitment. Kiribati joined 14 Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) members in...
Solomon Islands and Vanuatu renew acquaintances.
Solomon Islands Government
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February 28, 2023
Solomon Islands and Vanuatu renew acquaintances. Melanesian nations of Solomon Islands and Republic of Vanuatu have renewed acquaintances with each other. Prime Ministers Hon. Manasseh Sogavare MP and Hon. Ishmael Kalsakau MP deliberated on the...
Fiji affirms Commitment to Improving Regional Sustainable Tourism
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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December 14, 2022
Fiji affirmed its commitment to being part of the regional sustainable tourism cohesion as it signed the Pacific Leader’s Sustainable Tourism Commitment in Suva this week. Fiji becomes the 14th Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) member to...
Saint Lucia joins Commission of Small Island States in legal efforts to seek climate justice
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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December 14, 2022
Castries, Dec. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a bid to seek climate justice for Small Island Developing States, with the utilization of the international legal system, Saint Lucia has joined the Commission of Small Island States on Climate Change...
COP27: An opportunity to get serious about climate migration
The Brookings Institution
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November 1, 2022
Although it may come up in discussions about adaptation and loss and damage as a result of climate change, climate migration is not on the agenda for next week’s U.N. Climate Change Conference, known as COP27. This is deeply troubling. The first...
SPTO Commends Tuvalu, Samoa, And Vanuatu’s Recognition In 100 Geological Heritage Sites Globally
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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November 2, 2022
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) congratulates its SPTO members Tuvalu, Vanuatu, and Samoa for being recognised by the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) 100 Geological Heritage Sites globally. Three sites from the Pacific...
KEYNOTE ADDRESS DELIVERED BY HON. FALEOMAVAEGA TITIMAEA TAFUA, ASSOCIATE MINISTER OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT AT THE SECOND ANNUAL INTRA-CLIMATE SERVICES AND RELATED APPLICATIONS (CLIMSA) FORUM
Government of Samoa
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September 26, 2022
SAMOA, September 26 - Excellencies, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentelmen, It is my honor to address this Second annual Intra-Climate Services and Related Applications (ClimSA) forum on behalf of the Government of Samoa and would like to...
Việt Nam proposes asking for International Court consultancy on climate change obligations
Vietnam News
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October 28, 2022
VIETNAM, October 28 - NEW YORK — Việt Nam and other countries shared their views on the important role played by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in handling international disputes peacefully, at a plenary session of the 77th United...