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Vanuatu hails landmark climate ruling by Inter-American Court
Pacific News Service
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Vanuatu has welcomed a historic ruling by the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR), calling it a breakthrough in linking climate change with legal obligations to protect human rights. Ralph Regenvanu, Vanuatu’s Minister of Climate Change...
Balancing Adaptation and Mitigation: The Agricultural Sector under the UN Climate Change Regime
EJIL: Talk!
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July 7, 2025
The climate change regime has been one focal point of international law over the past year, as the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has undertaken the task of addressing the questions presented as part of the advisory proceedings on climate...
Inter-American court provides a ‘rich roadmap’ for climate action
Dialogo Chino
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July 9, 2025
States and legal experts have welcomed “historic” guidance from the Americas’ top court that outlines the legal responsibilities for governments and companies to address climate change. The much-anticipated “advisory opinion on the climate...
Why private islands are the hottest trend in cruising right now
USA Today - Virginia
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Cruise lines are heavily investing in private islands to enhance their offerings and control the guest experience. These destinations offer exclusive amenities and activities, often for an additional charge, supplementing onboard experiences. The...
BE OPEN Art: the winners of the Oceania regional competition revealed
WFMZ - Pennsylvania
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LUGANO, Switzerland, July 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- BE OPEN Art, an online non-profit gallery set up by Elena Baturina's humanitarian think-tank BE OPEN, announces the winners of the 2nd stage in this year's BE OPEN Regional Art, the competition for...
The Rainbow Warrior 1985-2025 | Part 2: Nuclear Refugees In The Pacific - The Evacuation Of Rongelap
Scoop
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On the last voyage of the Rainbow Warrior prior to its sinking by French agents in Auckland harbour on 10 July 1985 the ship had evacuated the entire population (320) of Rongelap in the Marshall Islands. After conducting dozens of above-ground...
Tsartlip paddlers shore up support for youth initiatives, earthquake relief
Oak Bay News
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Money raised will help support Indigenous youth initiatives and the Vanuatu earthquake recovery The annual Paddle 4 Pacific (P4P) fundraiser, organized by Pacific Peoples’ Partnership (PPP), took place on Monday, July 7, at the Brentwood Bay...
US Deep Sea Mining order disrespects Pacific, say campaigners
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 7, 2025
President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order that supports deep sea mining in both United States and international waters. The move has upset environmental groups and Pacific leaders who say the order puts Pacific countries and their...
Nasau credits hard work and teamwork in Kula’s 3-2 win over the Solomon Islands
Fijivillage
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Fiji Kulas star Cema Nasau has credited their 3-2 win over the Solomon Islands to the hard work and determination of her teammates in their first pool match of the OFC Women’s Nations Cup that was held in Suva over the weekend. Nasau was named...
Ready for State of Origin Game III? Here's what to know ahead of kick-off
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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July 6, 2025
The State of Origin series is still anyone's game as we head into a blockbuster decider. After the Maroons' hard-fought win in Perth, all eyes are now on Sydney to see who will lift the shield. Will New South Wales win consecutive series for the...
'Contract crew' potentially behind Sydney killing, kidnapping and torture
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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July 6, 2025
NSW Police officers are investigating a connection between the killing of a 32-year-old man in Sydney to two cases of kidnapping and torture. Strike Force Hallet is investigating whether a "contract crew" is behind the three cases, which are...
Pacific Islanders relocate to Australia to escape rising seas
Context
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What’s the context? Climate-vulnerable Pacific Islanders take up Australia's offer for resettlement through a pioneering visa scheme. LONDON - More than a third of people living in the tiny Pacific nation of Tuvalu have applied to permanently...
Tonga outclassed by Vanuatu in OFC Cup opener
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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July 6, 2025
Tonga fell 3–0 to Vanuatu in their Women’s Nations Cup opener, with Leimata Simon scoring a clinical hat-trick in Suva. Vanuatu striker Leimata Simon delivered a standout performance, finding the net twice in the first half before sealing her...
The Rainbow Warrior saga. Part 2: Nuclear refugees in the Pacific – the evacuation of Rongelap
Asia Pacific Report
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July 6, 2025
COMMENTARY: By Eugene Doyle On the last voyage of the Rainbow Warrior prior to its sinking by French secret agents in Auckland harbour on 10 July 1985 the ship had evacuated the entire population of 320 from Rongelap in the Marshall Islands. After...
Ben Morgan’s Pacific Update: Chinese aircraft carriers exercise near Japan – China’s force projection capability is increasing
The Daily Blog
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July 6, 2025
On 30 June, the People’s Liberation Army – Navy confirmed two Chinese aircraft carriers; PLANS Shandong and Liaoning exercised together in the Western Pacific. The ships conducted a range of drills practicing defensive and offensive operations....
China denies military base ambitions in Pacific Islands, focus instead on improved livelihoods
The Straits Times
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July 3, 2025
SYDNEY – China’s embassy in Fiji on July 3 denied that Beijing wanted a military base or sphere of influence in the Pacific Islands after Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka said islands were trying to cope with a powerful China seeking to...
Aotearoa's i-Kiribati community honours language and culture
Pacific Media Network
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Thousands of i-Kiribati people across Aotearoa New Zealand are celebrating their rich language and culture during Kiribati Language Week, which is now in its fifth year. The celebrations kicked off on Sunday in Wellington at Pataka Art and Museum,...
Business class on this plane is so bad, even the crew hates it
The Sydney Morning Herald
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July 4, 2025
Low rent I can empathise with your reader who felt deceived by Europcar at London Heathrow (Traveller Letters, June 21), as the same disreputable action happened to us on a trip to the UK. The friendly check-in person offered us a free upgrade...
Pacific Island countries celebrate civil registration achievements
The Pacific Island Times
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June 30, 2025
Surami Turaga, Fiji's minister of justice, speaks at the Third Ministerial Conference on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics in Asia and the Pacific on June 26, 2025. Photo courtesy of UN ESCAP Bangkok – “Cheehoo! Praise God, oue tulou!” Sonya...
SAFEGUARDING TAKES CENTER STAGE AT PALAU PACIFIC MINI GAMES
PNG Haus Bung
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July 6, 2025
For the first time in Pacific Games history, every national team participating in the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau is supported by a dedicated safeguarding officer. This proactive move, led by the Pacific Games Council, signals a regional...