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International Court Releases Detailed Hearing Schedule For Climate Change Opinion
Forbes
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THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS - APRIL 09: A general view of the hall in a public hearing at the ... [+] International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, the Netherlands on April 09, 2024. T (Photo by Dursun Aydemir/Anadolu via Getty Images)Anadolu via...
What is 'Loss and Damage' from climate change? 8 key questions, answered
PreventionWeb
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November 5, 2024
The planet has already warmed by approximately 1.3 degrees C (2.3 degrees F) due to human-induced climate change. Millions of people today are facing the real-life consequences of higher temperatures, rising seas, fiercer storms and unpredictable...
LETTER: Climate change, ocean heat stress, Micronesia reefs
Pacific Daily News
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Many fishermen and divers have noticed recent heat-stress events across Micronesia. The end of the 2024 summer marked the fourth major ocean heat stress event across Micronesia in the past decade. As a result of heat stress, corals turn white and...
MAFE Kicks Off Sustainable Agrifood and Agritourism Project in Palau
Island Times
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November 1, 2024
By: Samantha Iyar Koror, Palau — The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and the Environment (MAFE) launched a new initiative on October 29 aimed at promoting biodiversity-friendly and culturally integrated agrifood and agritourism practices in...
Open call for expressions of interest: Technical assistance to develop climate change adaptation investment plans
PreventionWeb
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November 4, 2024
The National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Global Network has launched an open call for countries to submit expressions of interest (EOIs) in receiving technical assistance to develop climate change adaptation investment plans. With funding from the...
Hardly an inducement: tourism from China gets up Palau’s nose
The Strategist
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October 31, 2024
China might want to think again about its use of tourism as a means of influencing Palau. The people of the little Western Pacific country believe they’d be better off without swarms of tourists from China on their islands, causing environmental...
Operation Kurukuru combats IUU fishing to secure sustainable fisheries future
Solomon Star
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November 3, 2024
Strengthening the fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing to promote sustainable fisheries and enhancing maritime security across the Pacific are key outcomes of Operation Kurukuru, which came to a close on Friday....
Turtle comebacks and solar breakthroughs: Positive environmental stories from 2024
Euronews
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September 27, 2024
Climate anxiety is very real, but these good news stories from 2024 prove there is hope for our planet. Eco-anxiety, climate doom, environmental existential dread - as green journalists, we see these terms used a lot - and often feel them...
Fatoata and Learning Endeavors host Wetlands Teacher Workshop
Samoa News
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July 7, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The non-profit organization Fatoata, in collaboration with Learning Endeavors, hosted a wetlands teacher workshop on Thursday, June 26, and Friday, June 27. Learning Endeavors focuses on coastal resilience throughout...
Initiative prioritises athlete safety
The National
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ATHLETE safety and wellbeing are taking centre stage at this year’s Pacific Mini Games in Palau, with the groundbreaking introduction of dedicated safeguarding officers embedded in every national team for the first time. Thanks to the leadership...
Financing biodiversity and nature amidst debt distress in Sri Lanka
Daily FT
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This week’s 16th Conference of the Parties (CoP) to the Convention on Biological Diversity is crucial for global ambitions on nature conservation. Looking to advance progress towards the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) goals...
Pacific Judges convene in Palau to tackle environmental law challenges
KUAM
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November 1, 2024
The Pacific Judicial Council recently held its Environmental Law & Science Conference in Palau, gathering legal experts, environmental scientists, and Pacific leaders to address urgent environmental challenges. “As guardians of justice, we have a so
Operation Kurukuru: Joint Forces Combat IUU Fishing To Secure Sustainable Fisheries Future
Scoop
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A group photo of members of Operation Kurukuru at the FFA Regional Fisheries Surveillance Centre. Photo by FFA Media HONIARA, 01 NOV 2024 – Strengthening the fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing to promote sustainable...
US-Palau Partnership Targets Illegal Fishing Threats in Palauan Exclusive Economic Zone
Island Times
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October 29, 2024
Koror, Palau – In a joint press conference yesterday, President Surangel Whipps Jr. and U.S. Coast Guard officials detailed the challenges Palau faces in protecting its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) from illegal, unregulated, and unreported (IUU)...
Pacific Judicial Council Opens 2024 Environmental Law & Science Conference in Palau
Island Times
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October 29, 2024
Koror, Palau — October 28, 2024 — The Pacific Judicial Council has inaugurated the 2024 Environmental Law & Science Conference, gathering prominent judges, legal experts, scientists, and policymakers from across the Pacific region at the...
No Official Celebration for PNMS 9th Anniversary, but Friends of the Palau National Marine Sanctuary Host Educational Outreach
Island Times
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October 29, 2024
By: Eustoria Marie Borja Koror, Palau – Despite marking nine years since its establishment, the Palau National Marine Sanctuary (PNMS) passed its anniversary yesterday with no formal celebration. This is the third consecutive year without a major...
Lebuu’s Voyage Kicks Off: A New Era of Exploration in Palau’s Marine Sanctuary
Island Times
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October 29, 2024
By Samantha Iyar Koror, Palau – October 29, 2024 – The kickoff meeting for Lebuu’s Voyage, a significant scientific expedition into the Palau National Marine Sanctuary (PNMS), was held on October 28 at Palasia’s Ming Hall. His Excellency President...
Pacific nations spotlight Biodiversity successes and challenges at CBD COP16
Pacific News Service
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In a demonstration of regional solidarity at the Sixteenth Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP16), Colombia, the “One Pacific – One People, One Ocean” side event showcased innovative conservation...
Rangers protect Palau’s Helen Reef
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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October 27, 2024
HELEN ISLAND, Palau -- The handful of rangers who protect one of Earth's most remote and biologically diverse reefs have only each other for company for months at a time. They worry about running out of gas for boat patrols, their drinking water...
Pacific leaders address U.S deportation distress and regional unity at Micronesian meeting
Island Times
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July 11, 2025
MAJURO (PMN) — The latest wave of deportations of Pacific people from the United States was among a range of issues discussed at the recent Micronesian Islands Forum in the Marshall Islands. The three-day summit brought together leaders from...