SUVA, 20 MAY 2026 (ISLANDS BUSINESS)—A Pacific hurch leader has warned that deep-sea mining would violate the region’s cultural and spiritual ties to the ocean, arguing that it should be subject to a moratorium or precautionary pause. General Secretary of the Pacific Conference of Churches (PCC), Reverend James Bhagwan, said the issue was not just […]
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SPREP regrets U.S exit, warns Pacific still in Climate emergency
APIA, 05 FEBRUARY 2026 (PACNEWS)—The Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) has expressed regret over the United States’ decision to withdraw from the regional body, while warning that the Pacific remains in a state of climate emergency. SPREP Director General Sefanaia Nawadra said the organisation remains focused on addressing the interconnected crises facing […]