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17 November 2023: The Week in Australian Foreign Affairs

Australian Institute of International Affairs · November 15, 2023

This week in Australian foreign affairs: Albanese at PIF, Falepili Union with Tuvalu announced, Albanese attends APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting, Marles in Indonesia, diplomatic announcements, Judge Charlesworth re-elected to ICJ, and more. Prime...

Remarks by Chargé d’Affaires Daniel Tarapacki at the Welcome Reception, U.S. Embassy Residence

Government of Samoa · September 11, 2024

SAMOA, September 11 - (September 12, 2024) Faafetai Chaplain Lt Col (Todd) Brown for the thoughtful word of encouragement. Your Highnesses, Head of State and Masiofo Your Excellency, Council of Deputies and your good lady Honorable Deputy Prime...

Palau, as PSIDS Chair, calls for a revolution to end plastic pollution

Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) · November 14, 2023

14 November 2023, Nairobi Kenya - Twenty three million tonnes of plastic are released to the environment every year and half of it ends up in the Pacific Ocean every time. This number is expected to double by 2030 under a business-as-usual...

Pacific Islands region waste management challenges under the microscope at Fourth Clean Pacific Roundtable

Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) · August 6, 2024

5 August 2024, Funafuti Tuvalu - Officials and delegates at the Fourth Clean Pacific Roundtable (4CPRT) have been urged to develop tailor-made waste disposal and management measures that are of practical use and application to circumstances in...

The United States’ Enduring Commitment to the Indo-Pacific: Marking Two Years Since the Release of the Administration’s Indo-Pacific Strategy

U.S. Embassy & Consulates in China · February 15, 2024

FACT SHEET OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON FEBRUARY 9, 2024 The United States is an Indo-Pacific nation. As the most dynamic and fastest-growing region on earth, the Indo-Pacific is an essential driver of America’s future security and prosperity. The...

Fourth SPREP Executive Board Meeting opens in Samoa

Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) · September 5, 2024

Island and Ocean Ecosystems Climate Change Resilience Environmental Monitoring and Governance Waste Management and Pollution Control General News 4 September 2024, Apia Samoa – The crucial role played by the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional...

Press Release – Fourth SPREP Executive Board Meeting opens in Samoa

Government of Samoa · September 3, 2024

4 September 2024, Apia Samoa – The crucial role played by the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) to ensure a resilient Pacific environment sustaining our livelihoods and natural heritage in harmony with our cultures...

PNG flags maritime zones and marine resources protection at plastics treaty talks

Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) · November 15, 2023

15 November 2023, Nairobi Kenya - The leakage of plastics into the ecosystems, including in the marine environment, is a growing concern for Papua New Guinea (PNG). What’s even more alarming for the biggest Pacific island with an Exclusive...

Joint Media Release – REAPing the benefits of creating early awareness of waste management and recovery in schools

Government of Samoa · August 28, 2024

28 August 2024 Apia, Samoa – The REAP, or Recover-Enrich-Appreciate-Prosper education programme, and The Bag that Builds (TBTB) initiative, are two waste management and recovery programmes that were piloted in 12 local schools with funding from...

Only One and the Alliance of Small Island States launch new campaign calling for a robust and resourced Loss and Damage Fund

Win Media SKN · September 18, 2023

NEW YORK (September 18, 2023) — Today, Only One, the action platform for the ocean and planet, and the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) launched a new campaign and content series (www.only.one/lossanddamage) to urge world leaders to deliver...

The Kiwa Initiative announces new contribution from Australia and launches new call for regional projects to strengthen climate resilience in the Pacific

Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) · July 17, 2024

Noumea, New Caledonia, July 15th, 2024 Today, the Kiwa Initiative – Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for climate resilience, launches a new call for regional projects (including at least two of the 18 eligible Pacific Island countries and/or...

Fourth Clean Pacific Roundtable advances journey towards Cleaner Pacific

Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) · August 28, 2024

9 August 2024, Funafuti Tuvalu – The Fourth Clean Pacific Roundtable (4CPRT) guided by the theme “Clean Environment. Resilient Oceans. Healthy Communities” has closed with a renewed focus to strengthen regional cooperation, collaboration,...

Pacific Invasive Species Battlers Embrace GEDSI and Traditional Knowledge

Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) · August 25, 2024

14 August 2024, Rarotonga, Cook Islands - Regional participants attending the sixth Pacific Invasive Learning Network (PILN) meeting reaffirmed the importance of applying Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) and traditional...

PRESS RELEASE – New Zealand supports Samoa to strengthen security and safety at Fale’olo International Airport and CHOGM venues

Government of Samoa · August 15, 2024

(Thursday 15 August 2024) In preparation for Samoa’s hosting of CHOGM in October, New Zealand has been working with the Government of Samoa to strengthen security measures, and to ensure the safety of CHOGM delegates and visitors. Today, at...

STATEMENT FOR THE PRIME MINISTER OF SAMOA, HON. FIAME NAOMI MATAAFA FOR THE 2023 UNITED NATIONS DAY 24 OCTOBER 2023, ONE UN HOUSE, TUANAIMATO

Government of Samoa · October 25, 2023

SAMOA, October 25 - Pastor Vui Sebastien Mariner Themba Kalua, UN Resident Coordinator for Samoa, Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau Members of the diplomatic corps Heads of Government Ministries and Enterprises, Civil Societies and NGOs Ladies and...

Pacific Islands gather in Funafuti for first-ever Plastic Dialogue

Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) · August 8, 2024

7 August 2024, Funafuti Tuvalu - With the community of nations deadlocked in international negotiations to conclude a global instrument to end plastic pollution by the end of 2024, a first-of-its-kind Plastic Dialogue was convened today in...

Tuvalu hosts Fourth Clean Pacific Roundtable

Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) · August 5, 2024

3 August 2024, Funafuti Tuvalu - The Government and the people of Tuvalu have embraced the opportunity to host the Fourth Clean Pacific Roundtable (4CPRT) at the Rt. Hon. Dr Sir Tomasi Puapua Convention Centre (TPCC), Funafuti, from 5 – 9 August...

Joint Media Release – Promoting a just green transition for the benefit of all

Government of Samoa · July 19, 2024

19 July 2024 Apia, Samoa – A just green transition is not just a buzz phrase of the moment. It is in fact a critical issue that every country needs to consider in light of the current climate crisis. This is especially so for small island...

How the Kingdom of Tonga is dealing with the scourge of End of Life Vehicles

Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) · August 7, 2024

6 August 2024, Funafuti Tuvalu - The mountain of End of Life Vehicles (ELVs) is an imposing challenge for the Kingdom of Tonga. Statistics show that the main island of Tongatapu has accumulated more than 30,000 ELVs over the years – and with more...

Kiribati’s lead-acid battery recycling system highlighted at Clean Pacific Roundtable

Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) · August 7, 2024

7 August 2024, Funafuti Tuvalu - A commercial operation to recycle used lead-acid batteries in Kiribati, where 7000 tonnes of toxic waste has been removed from the island over a twenty year period, could be replicated and used in other Pacific...