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#climate-change
World politics
fromWashington Post
3 months ago

Climate change is robbing Pacific islands of another resource: Tuna

Pacific island nations receive $107 million to adapt tuna economies to climate change as fish migrate due to warming waters.
OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago

A landmark climate change case will open at the top U.N. court

The International Court of Justice begins hearings to determine states' legal obligations to combat climate change.
World politics
fromWashington Post
3 months ago

Climate change is robbing Pacific islands of another resource: Tuna

Pacific island nations receive $107 million to adapt tuna economies to climate change as fish migrate due to warming waters.
OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago

A landmark climate change case will open at the top U.N. court

The International Court of Justice begins hearings to determine states' legal obligations to combat climate change.
OMG science
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago

Landmark climate hearings conclude at world's top court DW 12/13/2024

Low-lying Pacific Islands like the Solomon Islands are facing existential threats due to climate change and rising sea levels, despite minimal contributions to global emissions.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

China hosts Pacific Island nations in bid to bolster diplomatic, trade ties

China is enhancing diplomatic ties with Pacific Island nations to build a community focused on shared economic future.
more#climate-change
fromHackernoon
10 months ago

Pacific Island States Call for Unified Cybersecurity Protocols and Digital Sovereignty | HackerNoon

The rapid digital transformation of financial services presents both risks and opportunities, necessitating a focus on leveraging AI and strengthening cybersecurity in Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
Cryptocurrency
#indigenous-rights
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Portland food

Trump issues order opening Pacific marine monument to commercial fishing

fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Portland food

Trump issues order opening Pacific marine monument to commercial fishing

more#indigenous-rights
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

The woman unlocking the mysteries of the deep sea in Fiji

Erasito describes the thrill of returning to her roots as a scientist aboard the expedition, saying it felt surreal to be invited back to Fijian waters.
Roam Research
#climate-crisis
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Pacific island states urge rich countries to expedite plans to cut emissions

Rich countries are not adequately addressing the climate crisis, jeopardizing vulnerable nations' safety.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Pacific island states urge rich countries to expedite plans to cut emissions

Rich countries are not adequately addressing the climate crisis, jeopardizing vulnerable nations' safety.
more#climate-crisis
#earthquake
World news
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Tsunami warning issued after strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake hits near island country of Tonga

A 7.1 magnitude earthquake near Tonga triggered a tsunami warning, with potential hazardous waves expected for surrounding regions.
World news
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Tsunami warning issued after strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake hits near island country of Tonga

A 7.1 magnitude earthquake near Tonga triggered a tsunami warning, with potential hazardous waves expected for surrounding regions.
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fromHackernoon
10 months ago

Pacific Islands Break Ground on Decentralized Geospatial Infrastructure Development | HackerNoon

The Digital Moana Initiative aims to enhance geospatial data management across the Pacific through decentralized networks and blockchain technology, democratizing access to crucial datasets.
Data science
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Why a China deal has set off a Cook Islands-New Zealand spat

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown's visit to Beijing signifies a strategic partnership with China, stirring concerns over New Zealand's long-influenced ties due to China's rising regional influence.
Black Lives Matter
Privacy professionals
fromwww.nytimes.com
9 months ago

In the Pacific, a Dumping Ground' for Priests Accused or Convicted of Abuse

Pope Francis' visit brings attention to the Catholic Church's scandal of relocating abusive priests to vulnerable communities in the Pacific Islands.
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