SAIPAN, 11 SEPTEMBER 2026 (RNZ PACIFIC) —Environmental and community groups from across the US Pacific and Caribbean territories are urging the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) governor to formally oppose a proposed federal deep sea mining lease sale near the Marianas. Representatives from the Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Puerto Rico, and the U.S […]
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Fears unregulated mining could imperil Pacific nations
CANBERRA, 24 AUGUST 2026 (AAP) — Commercial deep-sea mining in the Pacific could begin in months without policy guardrails due to increasing rivalry between the U.S and China over critical minerals, a new report warns. Analysis by the Lowy Institute has found mining could start as early as 2027, with the floor of the Pacific […]
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International Coral Reef Initiative Encourages Biodiversity Leaders to Prioritize Coral Reefs Vulnerable reefs deliver significant benefits to global economy and food security
(London, May 22, 2020) Recognizing the urgent need to safeguard the world’s coral reefs from further decline, the International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI) delivered its Recommendation to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) to be incorporated into the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework (Framework). On this International Biodiversity Day, ICRI strongly requests CBD Parties to prioritize […]
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PSFA Deploys 5th Fish Aggregation Device (FAD)
Palau Sports Fishing Association (PSFA) deployed a new Fishing Aggregation Devise (FAD) last week at 7°05.767’ North/134° 36.446’ East adding a fifth FAD to its network of FADs in line with its goal of attracting more Palauans to sport fishing and promoting food security and livelihoods. PSFA board member Stomu Olebuu said “we try every […]