Our Ocean Conference 2023: Palau leading the way for sustainable coastal and marine tourism
Our Ocean Conference 2023: Palau launches Marine Spatial Planning to guide sustainable management of exclusive economic zone
Food systems in the Pacific: Addressing challenges in cooperation with Europe
This content was prepared by Céline Pajon, IFRI
More frequent climate disasters, rising sea levels, the economic fallout of Covid-19 lockdowns, border closures, supply chain constraints, and the global impact of the war in Ukraine have aggravated…
Initiation of the “Climate change adaptation solutions for local authorities” Program in the Federated States of Micronesia
The Pacific Community (SPC) recently initiated the “Climate change adaptation solutions for Local Authorities in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)” Program with a national inception workshop held in Pohnpei on 9–10 February 2023. This event…
Stat of the week: There was a 6.4% reduction in the age-standardised prevalence of tobacco use among men and women in Nauru between 2015 and 2020
There was a 6.4% reduction in the age-standardised prevalence of tobacco use among men and women in Nauru between 2015 and 2020. This is a significant progression for our own health and the health of our loved ones.
Green News: Climate change-induced sea-level rise direct threat Pacific nations
Speakers warned the international community that tensions are deepening as coastlines vanish, territories are lost, resources become scarce, and masses are displaced, as the Security Council held its first ever open debate on 15 of February on the impact…
Micronesian Presidents Summit & Micronesian Islands Forum
The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) will host the Micronesian Presidents Summit (MPS) and the Micronesian Islands Forum (MIF) in Pohnpei State next week, from 13 – 17 February.
The MPS comprise of leaders from FSM, the Republic of Kiribati,…
Stat of the week: 90% of Palau land's area is covered by forest
Did you know? 90% of Palau land's area is covered by forest (2020).
The Pacific Region (excluding Australia and New Zealand) has the highest forest cover of any region in the world. It is crucial to protect these forests because we depend on them for our…
Green news: 2023 International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies network to help combatting climate change in the Pacific
The last year has again proven that the Pacific is one of the most disaster-prone regions in the world, facing tropical cyclones, earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, health crises and drought. The World Risk Index 2020 ranks Vanuatu as the most at…