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PICRC collaborates with international experts to build capacity of local workforce for coral restoration
Island Times
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August 15, 2025
Coral reefs around the world are experiencing severe declines due to climate change and marine heatwaves, which trigger widespread coral bleaching and mortality. While many countries are scrambling to cope with these impacts, Palau is in a unique...
South Korean divers experience Southern Leyte's world-class dive sites
Philippine STAR
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August 17, 2025
August 17, 2025 | 11:07am MANILA, Philippines — Unknown by many, Southern Leyte is home to an amazing underwater biodiversity, which has remained relatively untouched all these years. Philippine authorities need only to put in place a system that...
International Maritime Organization’s Zero Net Framework
Global Trade - Texas
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August 15, 2025
Introduction On 11 April 2025, the International Maritime Organization (“IMO”) approved draft amendments to Annex VI (Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships) of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (“MARPOL”). A...
Take Control of Your Cash Flow: Proven Strategies for AR Leaders
CFO Dive
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Plastic treaty talks fail
FBC News
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August 15, 2025
[file photo] Global efforts to forge the first legally binding treaty on plastic pollution have ended without agreement. After nearly three years of negotiations and eleven days of tense talks in Geneva, the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee...
Japanese visitors pray for peace, plant trees at Last Command Post
Marianas Variety
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A GROUP from Japan visited the Last Command Post in Marpi on Thursday to pray for peace, plant trees, and use floral art to call for an end to world conflict. The visit and ceremony were organized by Ayumi Kanamori, owner of Greenpiece, a floral...
Global plastic talks collapse as countries remain divided
Nagaland Post
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August 15, 2025
Global talks to develop a landmark treaty to end plastic pollution have once again failed. The UN negotiations, the sixth round of talks in just under three years, were due to end on Thursday but countries continued to negotiate into the night in...
Earth Today | Small islands bat for transparent, inclusive process for global plastics treaty
The Gleaner
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August 14, 2025
SMALL ISLAND states have raised a red flag over progress at part two to the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine...
Global plastic talks collapse as countries remain deeply divided
BBC
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Global talks to develop a landmark treaty to end plastic pollution have once again failed. The UN negotiations, the sixth round of talks in just under three years, were due to end on Thursday but countries continued to negotiate into the night in...
Rise in dengue fever outbreaks across the Pacific driven by the…
Pacific News Service
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The climate crisis is driving a sharp rise in dengue fever cases across the Pacific islands, experts say, as infections hit their highest level in a decade and several countries declare emergencies. Pacific Island countries and territories have...
Dredging part of the Peleliu South Dock improvement project
Dredging Today
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August 15, 2025
Representatives of the Palau Government along with the U.S. Department of Defense hosted two public meetings in Peleliu and Koror states, August 12 and 14 respectively, to share information about the proposed Peleliu South Dock rehabilitation and...
The Digital Shift: Redefining Insurance with Smarter Payments
Banking Dive
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‘Stay grounded’ – Pacific youth negotiators urged to act locally as…
Pacific News Service
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By Inoke Rabonu in Apia, Samoa Young Pacific climate negotiators have been urged to “stay grounded” and ensure their advocacy is backed by real work in their communities, as they prepare to represent their nations on the world stage. Addressing...
PM Rabuka’s Visit Adds New Momentum to India-Fiji Relations
The Diplomat
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August 26, 2025
India and Fiji’s bilateral relations are deeply rooted in shared history, cultural ties, and a strong diaspora presence. Overlapping strategic concerns, shared economic interests, and efforts to integrate with the Indo-Pacific economic...
Loss and Damage poised for top-level spotlight at Pacific Islands Forum...
Pacific News Service
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By Ednal Palmer in Apia Samoa Climate change induced-Loss and Damage stands the chance of being featured at the Pacific’s highest political gathering — the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) — when leaders meet in Honiara, Solomon Islands, this...
The 8 best things to do in Sardinia
Lonely Planet
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Sparsely populated and naturally rich, Sardinia has long drawn interest for its collection of coves, white sand beaches and dramatic cliffs dropping into the ocean along the island's rugged perimeter. But you'd be wrong to think that coastal bliss...
Air Force Working on Major Renovations to Run-Down Dorms on Guam
Air & Space Forces Magazine
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August 26, 2025
Audio of this article is brought to you by the Air & Space Forces Association, honoring and supporting our Airmen, Guardians, and their families. Find out more at afa.org Andersen Air Force Base on Guam will make major renovations to some of its...
ORAU 2025 Pollard Scholarship recipients announced
Oak Ridger - Tennessee
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Oak Ridge Associated Universities awarded five William G. Pollard Scholarships of $2,500 each toward undergraduate studies for the 2025-26 academic year. The recipients are Courtney Collins, Brandon Dake, Caroline Ferguson, Kira Palau and Laura...
Taiwan Global Pathfinders Initiative set for 2nd round
Taipei Times
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August 26, 2025
A government-funded program enabling young people from Taiwan’s diplomatic allies to participate in short-term training and cross-cultural exchanges in Taiwan would soon begin its second round after the first round ended last month, a Ministry of...
South Carolina grant funding on chopping block over ‘gender ideology’ in sex ed
WCSC - South Carolina
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August 26, 2025
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - South Carolina is at risk of losing nearly $1.6 million in sex education funding if it does not remove curriculum content on gender ideology, according to the Trump administration. The Palmetto State is just one of 46...