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Published on Dec 12, 2018

Australia turns back on allies as it refuses to cut emissions above Paris pledge

Australia will not commit to larger carbon emissions reductions above its Paris agreement target, despite a coalition of former allies and Pacific neighbours urging greater cuts. In Paris in 2015 Australia was a part of a bloc of countries called the “High …

Source: The Guardian
Published on Dec 11, 2018

Pacific nations resist US push to lift tuna quota

The United States is expected to try to increase its quota for bigeye tuna at a meeting of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) taking place in Honolulu this week. The meeting brings together 26 nations to determine fishing policy …

Source: Nation
Published on Dec 11, 2018

Pacific nations resist US push to increase tuna quota

Tuna meat on display in front of a shop at the Toyosu fish market in Tokyo on Oct 11, 2018. (Photo:AFP) HONOLULU: Pacific island nations have vowed to oppose US efforts to increase its catch limit in the world's largest tuna fishery, saying the …

Source: Bangkok Post
Published on Dec 11, 2018

Pacific nations resist US push to lift 'bigeye' tuna quota

Tuna meat on display in front of a shop at the Toyosu fish market in Tokyo on Oct 11, 2018. (Photo:AFP) HONOLULU: Pacific island nations have vowed to oppose US efforts to increase its catch limit in the world's largest tuna fishery, saying the …

Source: Bangkok Post
Published on Dec 8, 2018

PNA-FFA support minimum standards for fishing crews

Sunday, 9 December 2018, 12:10 pm Press Release: PNA Tuna Honolulu 7 December 2018 — Pacific Island fisheries leaders are calling on members of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) to adopt a resolution to ensure conditions for crew …

Source: Scoop
Published on Oct 24, 2018

Palau To Host 45th Pacific Islands Forum Meeting

July 29-August 1 set aside for Leaders get meeting By Bernadette H. Carreon HAGÃ…TÃ‘A, Guam (Marianas Business Journal, March 9, 2014) – Palau will be hosting the 45th Pacific Islands Forum scheduled from July 29 to Aug. 1. During the 44th Pacific Islands …

Source: Pacific Islands Development Program
Published on Dec 8, 2018

China Provides Cook Islands With $6.8 Million For School

Merger of two primary schools in new modern facility planned By Phillipa Webb RAROTONGA, Cook Islands (Cook Islands News, Oct. 27, 2015) – Signed and sealed, the Apii Nikao school community will be hoping the $10 million [US$6.8 million] handed over by …

Source: Pacific Islands Development Program
Published on Dec 7, 2018

Bainimarama and FijiFirst Secure Electoral Victory

Former coup leader-turned Prime Minister Bainimarama held onto power, winning more time to reshape Fijian politics. Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama will be returning to office after his FijiFirst party secured its second electoral victory since the …

Source: The Diplomat Magazine
Published on Dec 6, 2018

Australia looks to partner India in the pacific region for joint projects amid Chinese inroads

Australia which has announced a slew of projects last month to boost infrastructure in the Pacific islands amid increasing Chinese inroads in the region is looking to partner India for projects in the Pacific as part of Canberra’s Indo-Pacific strategy. …

Source: The Economic Times
Published on Dec 6, 2018

Defence Force sets its sights on climate change

The Defence Force is preparing itself to respond to climate-change-related events more frequently. Photo: RNZ A just-released report identifies climate change as a significant security threat, and one that is already having adverse impacts both in New …

Source: Auckland News
Published on Dec 6, 2018

Defence Assessment on Climate Change and Security Released

Defence Assessment on Climate Change and Security Released Minister of Defence Ron Mark and Minister for Climate Change James Shaw have today released a Defence Assessment on the security implications of climate change. The Climate Crisis: Defence …

Source: Scoop
Published on Dec 5, 2018

Food scarcity, land disputes: NZDF issues alarming climate forecast

The New Zealand Defence force has issued a stark warning about the effects of climate change and how it will be forced to adapt to increased disasters. The Climate Crisis: Defence Readiness and Responsibilities defence assessment explores the implications …

Source: 3 News
Published on Dec 5, 2018

Climate change 'one of the most significant security threats of our time' – Defence Minister

Climate change has been identified as one of the "most significant security threats of our time," according to a new report by the Ministry of Defence. It said climate change was "already having adverse impacts both at home and in New …

Source: The New Zeland Herald
Published on Dec 5, 2018

Food scarcity, land disputes: Defence Force issues alarming climate forecast

The New Zealand Defence force has issued a stark warning about the effects of climate change and how it will be forced to adapt to increased disasters. The Climate Crisis: Defence Readiness and Responsibilities defence assessment explores the implications …

Source: 3 News
Published on Sep 7, 2018

Pacific Islands Forum: Australia must tackle refugee crisis in Nauru as regional summit closes

The Australian government must urgently evacuate the 107 refugee children and their families trapped in appalling conditions in Nauru, or else accept New Zealand’s offer to provide safe haven, said Amnesty International, as the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) …

Source: Relief Web
Published on Sep 7, 2018

Refugee debate overshadows Pacific Islands Forum

Journalists who attended the Pacific Islands Forum in Nauru have been criticised for focusing on the plight of refugees, overlooking other items that one academic says were probably of greater interest to Pacific people. Read more on Radio New Zealand …

Source: Relief Web
Published on Sep 6, 2018

Australia tried to water down climate change resolution at Pacific Islands Forum: leader

Australia attempted to water down a resolution on climate change agreed by country representatives at the Pacific Islands Forum, a leader attending the event has claimed. Pacific leaders issued the Boe declaration on Wednesday night, calling climate change …

Source: The Guardian
Published on Sep 5, 2018

Pacific Islands Forum tackles drug smuggling and illegal fishing

Pacific leaders meeting in Nauru are expected to sign a security agreement addressing climate change and crimes such as drug smuggling and illegal fishing that cross borders. The declaration signing today is the centrepiece of the three-day Pacific Islands …

Source: The New Zeland Herald
Published on Sep 5, 2018

Pacific Islands Forum: Who wants what and why is it tense?

Updated September 05, 2018 08:40:47 They're the custodians of what some Australian politicians rather patronisingly call "our backyard" — a vast swathe of the Pacific Ocean. Key points: Pacific Island leaders will want climate change to be …

Source: ABC

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Published on November 11, 2017 - 16:48 GMT

Pacific leaders alarmed over climate change’s negative impact on food systems and food security

Pacific leaders gather at FAO before participating in the UN Climate Conference COP23. in Bonn. 11 November 2017, Rome – Climate change poses an alarming threat to food systems and food security in the Pacific islands, warned leaders of nine small island …

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Published on November 9, 2017 - 11:04 GMT

Climate change to top Pacific leaders' agenda at FAO meeting in Rome

Pacific states are severely affected by the impacts of climate change and frequent natural disasters. 9 November 2017, Rome - Leaders of several states in the Pacific and other top officials from the region will gather at FAO in Rome on 10 November to …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

Published on December 3, 2016 - 13:43 GMT

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: Conclusion of the South Pacific Tuna Treaty Amendment Negotiations

The United States and 16 Pacific Island governments initialed amendments to the Multilateral Treaty on Fisheries at a ceremony in Nadi, Fiji on December 3, 2016. The revisions to the Treaty will generate higher economic returns from fisheries for Pacific …

Distribution channels: Environment
Published on September 22, 2016 - 04:19 GMT

QuintessenceLabs Recognized as Quantum Cybersecurity Pioneer

As one of Australia's premier cybersecurity companies, several representatives of QuintessenceLabs were in attendance at the SINET 61 global cybersecurity event in Sydney on September 13th when they were delighted to hear the company singled out by …

Distribution channels: IT Industry

Published on September 15, 2016 - 21:56 GMT

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: Safe Ocean Network

The Safe Ocean Network, an initiative U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry first announced at the second Our Ocean Conference in 2015, seeks to build a global community to strengthen all aspects of the fight against illegal fishing including detection, …

Distribution channels: Environment
Published on September 3, 2016 - 17:25 GMT

FACT SHEET: Obama Administration Announces New Policies to Promote Conservation and Build Resilience to Climate Change, ...

In celebration of today’s opening of the World Conservation Congress, which the United States is hosting for the first time, President Obama last night addressed leaders from Pacific Island Conference of Leaders and the World Conservation Congress, and …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics
Published on February 6, 2015 - 22:07 GMT

Remarks by National Security Advisor Susan Rice on the 2015 National Security Strategy

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 06, 2015 Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you, Strobe, for your kind words and to everyone at Brookings. This was my home for six peaceful years. I miss it. Looking around the …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics
Published on June 20, 2014 - 20:08 GMT

FACT SHEET: The United States and New Zealand: Forward Progress

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 20, 2014 President Obama and Prime Minister Key today reaffirmed the longstanding friendship and common values shared by the United States and New Zealand and joint efforts to advance …

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Published on December 13, 2018 - 18:30 GMT

GoodFirms Research modernized the list of Top Mobile App Developers for December

GoodFirms featured the top mobile app development companies globally considering the number of metrics and client feedback WASHINGTON DC, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES, December 13, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- These days, apps have become the core …

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Published on December 13, 2018 - 17:45 GMT

A NEIGHBORLY PRE-CHRISTMAS CLEAN-UP RAISES AWARENESS OF ILLEGAL DUMPING

CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, US, December 13, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On the morning of Saturday, December 1st, some 200 Scientology Volunteer Ministers (VMs) flooded the Clearwater neighborhood of Greenwood in their sea of yellow shirts for a pre- …

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Published on December 13, 2018 - 17:43 GMT

Genentech develop Antibiotic effective against Gram-negatives, with potential to lead to new class of Antibiotics

Biotech Genentech, discoverers of a promising new antibiotic, set to speak at Superbugs & Superdrugs 2019 Conference in London, UK on 18th - 19th March 2019 LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, December 13, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Despite …

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Published on December 13, 2018 - 17:43 GMT

THE WAY TO HAPPINESS ASSOCIATION TAMPA BAY ACKNOWlEDGES LEADERS OF TOMORROW

CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, US, December 13, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Way to Happiness Association Tampa Bay is holding their Third Annual Love and Help Children Awards Banquet on December 15th at the historic Fort Harrison. Over two dozen youth …

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Published on December 12, 2018 - 18:30 GMT

GoodFirms Research Explored the list of Top User Experience Design Companies

The latest report by GoodFirms uncovers the best user experience service providers based on client reviews and several other factors. WASHINGTON DC, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES, December 12, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GoodFirms has published a …

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Published on December 12, 2018 - 15:18 GMT

Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) and members of the diplomatic corps honour Madiba

Download logo The lives of the senior citizens of Ekuphumleni Old Age Home in Zwide, Port Elizabeth will never be the same. This, after the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), together with Embassies accredited to South Africa …

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Published on December 12, 2018 - 14:06 GMT

Minister Ndabeni-Abrahams to lead a Cybersecurity Awareness Outreach Programme in Sakhela, Mthatha

Download logo The Minister of Communications, Ms Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams will, on 13 December 2018, lead a cybersecurity awareness programme in Sakhela, Mthatha. The outreach is part of the department’s ongoing programme of educating citizens around …

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Published on December 12, 2018 - 07:54 GMT

South Africa welcomes the resumption of peace talks on the situation in the Western Sahara

Download logo South Africa welcomes the recently concluded first round of negotiations held on 5-6 December 2018 in Geneva, Switzerland on the situation in Western Sahara. Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Lindiwe Sisulu, welcomed these …

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Published on December 11, 2018 - 18:00 GMT

California Lawyers Association names Paula Brunoro-Borokhov Vice-Chair of Young Tax Lawyers Committee Taxation Section

Paula Brunoro-Borokhov, tax attorney and international legal counsel, will serve tax lawyers that have been practicing for 10 years or less in California. SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, December 11, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The …

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Published on December 11, 2018 - 13:43 GMT

Leonardo announced as gold sponsor, and Raytheon, ICEYE and Aerodata AG announced as newly confirmed sponsors

SMi reports: Four new sponsors confirmed to join line-up at 2019’s Maritime Reconnaissance and Surveillance Technology conference LONDON, LONDON BRIDGE, UNITED KINGDOM, December 11, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SMi is delighted to announce that …

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Published on December 11, 2018 - 10:56 GMT

Senior delegation from Ajman Media City Free Zone, UAE hosts an investment forum in Chennai, India

Ajman Media City Free Zone investment forum in Chennai brings more than 100 investors together. India Road Shows December 2018: Chennai. Mumbai. New Delhi. AJMAN, UAE, UAE, December 11, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A senior level delegation of …

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Published on December 11, 2018 - 15:52 GMT

Greenpeace Africa & Cameroonian Artists Launch Campaign Against Land Grabbing

Greenpeace Africa (www.Greenpeace.org/Africa) in partnership with Nsang Dilong, Freddy Kristel and Alene Menget today launched a campaign against land grabbing using videos and online petition in Cameroon. The launch of the campaign in Douala comes …

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Published on December 11, 2018 - 12:07 GMT

UN agencies unite in support of Africa’s growth agenda

Download logo “In a turbulent and unpredictable world where multilateralism is under threat, we need stronger collaboration in support of the 2030 and 2063 agendas,” said Vera Songwe, Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Ms. …

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Published on December 11, 2018 - 10:59 GMT

Nearly 1 million children in West Nile to benefit from better quality health services

With new funding from the Swedish International Development Agency (Sida), nearly one million children in West Nile, including newborns and adolescents, together with pregnant women, will soon benefit from better quality health services. “Supporting …

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Published on December 11, 2018 - 09:55 GMT

UNSMIL Statement on the Deteriorating Situation in Southern Libya, the Shutting Down of Sharara Oil field

Download logo The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) expresses its strong condemnation of Sunday’s consecutive, but unrelated, attacks against civilians and facilities in the South of Libya and calls on the Libyan authorities to take prompt …

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Published on December 10, 2018 - 15:46 GMT

South Sudan set to vaccinate targeted healthcare and frontline workers operating in high risk states against Ebola

Download logo The Ministry of Health of the Republic of South Sudan with support from the World Health Organization (WHO), DFID, GAVI vaccine alliance and other partners, is set to vaccinate targeted healthcare and frontline workers operating in high risk …

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Published on December 10, 2018 - 14:36 GMT

Democratic Republic of the Congo: Council extends sanctions for one year

Download logo The Council extended the restrictive measures currently in place against the Democratic Republic of the Congo until 12 December 2019. The sanctions comprise an asset freeze and a ban on entering the European Union and are targeted at 14 …

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Published on December 10, 2018 - 14:36 GMT

EUCAP Somalia: mission extended, budget agreed

Download logo The Council extended the mandate of the EU capacity building mission in Somalia, EUCAP Somalia until 31 December 2020. The Council also agreed on a budget of €66.1 million for the period 1 January 2019 until 31 December 2020. The mission …

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Published on December 9, 2018 - 23:58 GMT

Fournaise’s Jerome Fontaine Named UK’s 2018 CEO of the Year in Marketing Sector by CEO Monthly Magazine

CEO Monthly Magazine has named Fournaise's Jerome Fontaine the 2018 CEO of the Year in the UK in the Marketing Sector. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, December 9, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jerome Fontaine, CEO & Marketing Performance Chief of …

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Published on December 10, 2018 - 07:28 GMT

Multi-million-dollar project to construct schools in refugee camps and host communities launched in Ethiopia

Download logo A project to construct schools in refugee camps and host communities in Gambella and Benishangul-Gumuz regions in Ethiopia has been launched. Part of a US$15 million two-year investment in refugee education in Ethiopia by Education Cannot …

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2019 China (Guangzhou) In’l Metal &Metallurgy Exhibition

Date: 13-Jun-19 to 15-Jun-19

Location: China

In the past 19 years, the exhibition successfully played its role in industry trade boost. It has attracted 300,000 professional purchasers, been attended by over 30 countries business departments, and been issued by more than 300 medias. “The 20th China(Guangzhou) International Metal & Metallurgy Exhibition”will be held at Pazhou Complex-the largest exhibition center in Asia. Take a panoramic view around the world, this exhibition will play an important role & bring great business opportunities again. Hope vendors & visitors could catch this great opportunity to win a good year. Achievement Thousands of exhibitors from more than 30 countries & regions and 500,000 domestic and abroad visitors attended in the previous sixteen exhibitions. Exhibiting Scope 1. Plate ...

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