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Climate champions in Argentina, Burkina Faso, Indonesia and Kiribati recognized at COP29 for local climate adaptation

Winners of the 2024 Local Adaptation Champions Awards featured four innovative initiatives empowering communities on the frontlines of the climate crisis. BAKU, AZERBAIJAN, November 13, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Four winners of the 2024 Local...

Kiribati begins Marine Spatial Planning journey with the Pacific BioScapes Programme

A successfully implemented marine spatial plan can reduce conflicts among users, reduce environmental impacts, facilitate compatible uses, and protect critical ecosystems. In practical terms, it provides a public policy process for society to...

Kiribati Tourism Takes a Sustainable Leap with Historic Policy Launch

In a momentous event that will shape the future of Kiribati’s tourism landscape, the Kiribati Tourism Sustainable Policy (KTSP) was officially launched on January 13, 2024, at the Betio Sport Complex in Tarawa. This groundbreaking initiative...

Call for Project Concepts: Enhancing Gender Equality Outcomes in the Pacific Developing Member Countries

Background Gender issues vary across the Pacific developing member countries (DMCs) because of various intersecting factors such as levels of economic development; social, cultural, and gender norms; population size and migration trends; as well...

Office of the Governor – News Release – Hawaiʻi Announces Readiness to Host 13th Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture

JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA HAWAI‘I ANNOUNCES READINESS TO HOST 13TH FESTIVAL OF PACIFIC ARTS & CULTURE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 28, 2024 HONOLULU — Governor Josh Green, M.D., First Lady Jaime Kanani Green, and festival organizers...

Balancing the scales, addressing the disproportionate impact of marine plastic pollution on indigenous communities in the Pacific

24 April 2024, Ottawa Canada – In the village of Nacamaki on the Island of Koro in Fiji, villagers would at certain times of the year take part in a sacred ancient ceremony where they would make their way to the beach, chant songs, sound the horn...

SPREP to provide support to Kiribati’s single-use plastic reduction priorities

20 March 2024, Tarawa, Kiribati – In the Pacific Island nation of Kiribati, plastic has been identified as the top waste stream needing attention in the Kiribati Waste Management and Resource Recovery Strategy 2020-2030. An estimated 13 per cent...

Kiribati recognises the value in Sustainable & Regenerative Tourism

As an emerging destination, Kiribati recognises that the future of tourism for the small island state must be sustainable. This is in line with our national vision for “tourism to be a key driver for stimulating sustainable economic development,...

Top Asia-Pacific education unionists advocate for increased investment in public education systems and educators, and call for gender equity, and sustainable, democratic and peaceful societies

The Education International Asia-Pacific (EIAP) Regional Committee called for a greater investment in public education and educators, more for gender equity within unions, urgent action on climate change and expressed solidarity with colleagues...

Australia champions Pacific’s case, spotlights Indigenous people at plastics treaty negotiations

18 November 2023, Nairobi Kenya - Australia continues to champion the One Pacific Voice calling for an urgent and ambitious Global Plastic Treaty that addresses the full life cycle of plastics, as the third session of the Intergovernmental...

Tai Ji Culture Spreads Love Across the Globe Bay Area's Peace Bell Rings in Prayer for the World

The vibrant new generation of Tai Ji Men, the Energy Boys & Energy Girls, , conveyed a profound sense of positive energy and blessings. CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATE, October 10, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "Martial arts" transcends mere athleticism;...

Rabi Island Convenes First World Indigenous Day Summit for Banaban Changemakers

The summit celebrates the resilience of the Banaban people after 70+ years of forced displacement due to environmental degradation & colonial exploitation. NEW YORK , USA, August 9, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On World Indigenous Day, the Rabi...

Pacific Tourism Organisation Showcases Commitment to Culture and Sustainability at Council Meetings

The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) reaffirmed its dedication to cultural preservation and sustainable tourism during its participation in two influential gatherings: the 37th Meeting of the Council of Pacific Arts & Culture (CPAC) and the 6th...

World Leaders Meet to Discuss Building a Global Culture of Peace

Washington, DC, May 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Universal Peace Federation (UPF) Peace Summit 2023 World Leaders Meet to Discuss Building a Global Culture of Peace ‘Countries that are interconnected don't go to war' World...

Pacific Tourism Organisation And Its Membership To Benefit From Gender Mainstreaming Exercise

The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) will partner with the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Pacific Private Sector Development Initiative (PSDI) to conduct an organisational gender audit and boost the mainstreaming of the economic empowerment of...

2023, our 30th Anniversary, a year of recommitment to our vision and journey towards Pacific sustainability, resilience and wellbeing through safeguarding our island culture and heritage

By Mr Sefanaia Nawadra, Director General, Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) I am excited for 2023 as our 30th anniversary and as the winds of political change sweep through our region in recent months – Australia,...

Empowering indigenous private sector through e-Commerce: A Ka Hao & Pacific Trade Invest NZ partnership

PERTH, AUSTRALIA, August 29, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Blue Pacific continent is home to some of the world's most beautiful beaches, pristine waters, and spectacular volcanic landscapes, with an abundance of natural resources. However, our...

Empowering indigenous private sector through e-Commerce: A Ka Hao & Pacific Trade Invest NZ partnership

PERTH, AUSTRALIA, August 29, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Blue Pacific continent is home to some of the world's most beautiful beaches, pristine waters, and spectacular volcanic landscapes, with an abundance of natural resources. However, our...

Visitor Spending and Visitor Arrivals Declined in July 2025

Posted on Aug 28, 2025 in News For Immediate Release: August 28, 2025 HONOLULU—According to preliminary statistics from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), total visitor arrivals and total visitor spending in July...

Global Leaders Convene at UN Day of Hope Summit; Dr. Hugues Sanon Recognized for Peace and Human Dignity Efforts

UN hosts Day of Hope Summit spotlighting conscience-led leadership; Dr. Hugues Sanon honored for global peace and sustainability advocacy NY, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The inaugural International Day of Hope Summit, held...