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#climate-change
World politics
fromWashington Post
5 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.dw.com
7 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.
OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
7 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
5 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.dw.com
7 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.
OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
7 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.
more#climate-change
World news
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Inside 'hidden gem' country with an eerie prediction about its future

Tuvalu is the world's least-visited country, facing imminent threats from rising sea levels.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

New Zealand halts millions of dollars in aid to Cook Islands over deals struck with China

New Zealand has stopped funding to the Cook Islands due to concerns over its ties with China.
Cryptocurrency
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

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

Prioritize the human aspect in cybersecurity as it remains a critical vulnerability in digital financial inclusion efforts.
#china
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months 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.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months 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#china
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The woman unlocking the mysteries of the deep sea in Fiji

Erasito's journey connects her childhood experiences in Rotuma to her current role in ocean science.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months 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.
Portland food
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

Trump issues order opening Pacific marine monument to commercial fishing

Trump's executive order aims to open protected ocean areas to commercial fishing, a decision criticized for its environmental and cultural implications.
#earthquake
World news
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 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
4 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.
more#earthquake
fromHackernoon
1 year 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.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Explainer: what will the withdrawal of USAid mean for the Pacific?

The dismantling of USAid by Trump disrupts numerous projects in the Pacific, affecting local communities and workers reliant on US funding.
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago

Vanuatu Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Alert

A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck near Vanuatu, triggering small tsunami waves that prompted a brief tsunami alert, but the threat was later dismissed.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
7 months ago

ICJ begins hearings to clarify climate change obligations DW 12/02/2024

ICJ hearings may clarify legal obligations of countries to combat climate change, potentially leading to the establishment of international legal standards.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.nytimes.com
10 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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