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Return of Tabua to Fiji a momentous occasion
History was made in Fiji this week as 146 Tabua, (Sperm Whale Tooth) were handed to the Government of Fiji from New Zealand in recognition of the cultural significance of Tabua to the local communities of Fiji.The 146 Tabua had been seized by New Zealand border agencies over the past 15 years under The Trade in Endangered Species Act and the Convention on International Trade in... More detail
History was made in Fiji this week as 146 Tabua, (Sperm Whale Tooth) were handed to the Government of Fiji from New Zealand in recognition of the cultural significance of Tabua to the local communities of Fiji.The 146 Tabua had been seized by New Zealand border agencies over the past 15 years under The Trade in Endangered Species Act and the Convention on International Trade in... More detail
Tokelau fortifies against climate change
By Samisoni Pareti, Senior Editor, Islands Business in New York09 June 2017, UN Oceans Conference, New York - Strengthening the coastline of Tokelau's three inhabited atolls against the impact of storm surges and rising sea levels is a key part of the territory's climate change strategy.Its 100 per cent reliance on solar energy is also a prominent feature of the plan, which Tok... More detail
By Samisoni Pareti, Senior Editor, Islands Business in New York09 June 2017, UN Oceans Conference, New York - Strengthening the coastline of Tokelau's three inhabited atolls against the impact of storm surges and rising sea levels is a key part of the territory's climate change strategy.Its 100 per cent reliance on solar energy is also a prominent feature of the plan, which Tok... More detail
Why are marine protected areas and sanctuaries important?
8 June 2017, UN Ocean Conference, New York - The following statement was made by the Minister in Assistance, Hon. F. Umiich Sengebau, Minister of Natural Resources, Environment & Tourism, Republic of Palau at 'The Pacific Voyage – Our Ocean, Our People, Our Pacific' side event held on World Ocean Day, during the UN Ocean Conference. ... More detail
8 June 2017, UN Ocean Conference, New York - The following statement was made by the Minister in Assistance, Hon. F. Umiich Sengebau, Minister of Natural Resources, Environment & Tourism, Republic of Palau at 'The Pacific Voyage – Our Ocean, Our People, Our Pacific' side event held on World Ocean Day, during the UN Ocean Conference. ... More detail
War wrecks threaten our ocean, says Marshall Islands
By Samisoni Pareti, Senior Editor, Islands Business in New York
8 June 2017, UN Ocean Conference, New York - Marshall Islands wants more work done on clearing its oceans of the wrecks and debris of World War II.Foreign Minister John Salik says it is the hope of his administration th... More detail
By Samisoni Pareti, Senior Editor, Islands Business in New York
8 June 2017, UN Ocean Conference, New York - Marshall Islands wants more work done on clearing its oceans of the wrecks and debris of World War II.Foreign Minister John Salik says it is the hope of his administration th... More detail
Fiji renews call for bold global action on oceans
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in New York8 June 2017, UN Ocean Conference, New York - Fiji's Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama renewed his global call for action on oceans – with a particular call on Pacific Islanders to join the fight to save the seas and oceans."While we in the Pacific await this global response, we must do what we can ourselves. We must make a much gr... More detail
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in New York8 June 2017, UN Ocean Conference, New York - Fiji's Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama renewed his global call for action on oceans – with a particular call on Pacific Islanders to join the fight to save the seas and oceans."While we in the Pacific await this global response, we must do what we can ourselves. We must make a much gr... More detail
Our Ocean, Our People, Our Pacific
8 June 2017, UN Ocean Conference, New York - "The Pacific Voyage - Our Ocean, Our People, Our Pacific" event hosted by the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) and partners at the UN Ocean Conference began with the gifting of framed photographs to the co-Presidents of the Conference. &nbs... More detail
8 June 2017, UN Ocean Conference, New York - "The Pacific Voyage - Our Ocean, Our People, Our Pacific" event hosted by the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) and partners at the UN Ocean Conference began with the gifting of framed photographs to the co-Presidents of the Conference. &nbs... More detail
"Rights of the Ocean need to be explored" - Cook Islands Prime Minister
7 June 2017, UN Ocean Conference, New York - The Cook Islands has growing support in its call to explore the rights of the ocean as a legal person, during the UN Ocean Conference underway in New York this week.
First done by Ecuador in 2008, giving nature – its mountains, rivers, forests, air, and islands legally enforceable rights to "exist, flourish and evolve"; Ne... More detail
7 June 2017, UN Ocean Conference, New York - The Cook Islands has growing support in its call to explore the rights of the ocean as a legal person, during the UN Ocean Conference underway in New York this week.
First done by Ecuador in 2008, giving nature – its mountains, rivers, forests, air, and islands legally enforceable rights to "exist, flourish and evolve"; Ne... More detail
Fiji commits to conservation of all Shark and Ray species within their waters
7 June 2017, UN Ocean Conference, New York – Fiji announced their commitment to the conservation and management of all species of sharks and rays and their critical habitats within Fiji waters at the UN Ocean Conference in New York.This was one of 16 different voluntary commitments to help action Sustainable Development Goal 14: Life Below Water now submitted in the UN Ocean ... More detail
7 June 2017, UN Ocean Conference, New York – Fiji announced their commitment to the conservation and management of all species of sharks and rays and their critical habitats within Fiji waters at the UN Ocean Conference in New York.This was one of 16 different voluntary commitments to help action Sustainable Development Goal 14: Life Below Water now submitted in the UN Ocean ... More detail
Samoa commits to revive voyaging heritage, as part of 12 commitments to oceans protection
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in New York7 June 2017, UN Ocean Conference, New York - Samoa has registered 12 Voluntary Commitments under Sustainable Development Goal 14 (SDG14) here at the UN Oceans Conference in New York.These include Samoa's Community-based Fisheries Management Programme which aims to ensure the long term sustainability of coastal fisheries resources for... More detail
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in New York7 June 2017, UN Ocean Conference, New York - Samoa has registered 12 Voluntary Commitments under Sustainable Development Goal 14 (SDG14) here at the UN Oceans Conference in New York.These include Samoa's Community-based Fisheries Management Programme which aims to ensure the long term sustainability of coastal fisheries resources for... More detail
