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Fiji targets 15 percent Marine Protection by end of 2026

Fiji, June 10 -- Fiji plans to designate up to 15 percent of its waters as marine protected areas by the end of 2026 as part of its commitment to conserve and sustainably manage 30 percent of its mari... Read More


Pacific and Global South voices sidelined in ocean negotiations, expert says

Fiji, June 10 -- A senior international law expert has raised concerns about power imbalances and inconsistencies in global ocean and climate negotiations, warning that behind-the-scenes diplomacy oft... Read More


OACPS reaffirms commitment to Ocean protection

Fiji, June 10 -- The Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting and sustainably managing the world's oceans, warning that marine ecosyste... Read More


Bougainville MP backs sessional order, says PNG Parliament must first agree on process

Fiji, June 10 -- Bougainville Regional MP and Works Minister Peter Tsiamalili Jr has urged Papua New Guinea's Parliament to support the proposed Sessional Order on Bougainville, arguing that lawmakers... Read More


PNG Government strategy aimed at blocking Bougainville Independence: Vice President Masatt

Fiji, June 10 -- Bougainville Vice President and Attorney General Ezekiel Masatt has accused Papua New Guinea's National Government of deliberately undermining the Bougainville independence ratificati... Read More


"Ocean is our grandmother, and it is reminding us where true power lies" - Pacific Navigator Larry Raigetal

Fiji, June 10 -- "Ocean is our grandmother, and it is reminding us where true power lies" - Pacific Navigator Larry Raigetal. For Master Navigator Larry Raigetal, the Pacific Ocean is more than a res... Read More


Mangrove restoration at heart of Fiji's Climate adaptation effort

Fiji, June 9 -- Fiji's coastal communities are set to benefit from a new climate adaptation approach that combines seawalls with mangrove restoration, as rising sea levels continue to threaten village... Read More


Vanuatu's Climate Change Minister urges urgent ocean stewardship on World Oceans Day amid climate and biodiversity threats

Fiji, June 8 -- As the world marked World Oceans Day, Pacific leaders have renewed calls for stronger global and regional action to protect marine ecosystems, warning that rising climate change, biodi... Read More


Former Forum SG Taylor urged Pacific to strengthen ocean governance and reduce economic dependence

Fiji, June 8 -- Pacific nations have been urged to strengthen collective ownership of ocean governance and confront growing pressures on regional independence, with the former Pacific Islands Forum Se... Read More


Australia, NZ pledge energy security and defence push for Pacific

Fiji, June 8 -- Australia and New Zealand have pledged to strengthen support for Pacific Island countries facing supply chain disruptions and rising fuel costs, while deepening defence, trade and secu... Read More