Koror, Palau – 18 May 2026 – The Republic of Palau today welcomed representatives of National Meteorological and Hydrological Services, Pacific Geospatial and Surveying Council, regional technical agencies, and development partners to the Climate and Oceans Support Program in the Pacific Phase 3 (COSPPac 3) Annual session held from 18–22 May 2026 at West Plaza […]
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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 […]
Micronesian nations agree to a regional ocean planning
Palau, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), and the Republic of the Marshall Islands have agreed to be part of a commitment to use Marine Spatial Planning to achieve 100% management of the ocean. “The marine spatial planning will occur in individual jurisdictions but we work together to meet and define regional goals,” reported MAFE Minister […]
