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  Tuvalu becomes the 17th signatory of the Pacific Leader’s Sustainable Tourism Commitment
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) has welcomed Tuvalu as the latest signatory of the Pacific Leader’s Sustainable Tourism Commitment (SOC). The SOC embodies the support of SPTO’s Council of Tourism Ministers in implementing the Pacific...
    
  Republic of the Marshall Islands Signs Pacific Sustainable Tourism Commitment
The Pacific Tourism Organisation is pleased to confirm the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) as the 18th signatory of the Pacific Leader’s Sustainable Tourism Commitment (SOC). Inspired by the ambitions of the Pacific Sustainable Tourism...
    
  RMI Welcomed as the Latest Signatory of the Pacific Leader’s Sustainable Tourism Commitment
The Pacific Tourism Organisation is pleased to confirm the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) as the 18th signatory of the Pacific Leader’s Sustainable Tourism Commitment (SOC). Inspired by the ambitions of the Pacific Sustainable Tourism...
    
  Work to strengthen Palau’s climate change response continues as EU-funded projects explore synergies
17 March 2023, Koror Palau - The ACP GCCA+ Pacific Adaptation to Climate Change and Resilience Building (PACRES) Project team is continuing the work to improve regional, national adaptation and mitigation solutions to climate change in the Pacific...
    
  PACRES project building Tuvalu’s resilience to adapt to climate change
10 March 2023, Funafuti Tuvalu - A project which exists to improve regional, national adaptation and mitigation solutions to climate change in 15 Pacific countries has provided critical assistance to the tiny island of Tuvalu to battle the climate...
NTO Update – Kiribati commits to sustainable tourism development
In October 2022, Kiribati affirmed its commitment to being part of the regional sustainable tourism cohesion as it signed the Pacific Leader’s Sustainable Tourism Commitment. Kiribati joined 14 Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) members in...
    
  Why the One Pacific Voice matters in global effort to end plastic pollution, as we look towards INC2 in Paris
Anthony Talouli Director of Waste Management and Pollution Control, SPREP It’s ironic. Although there is a common global understanding about the adverse impact of plastic pollution on human health, the economy, and the environment, it would be...
    
  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,...
    
  Pacific Leader’s Sustainable Tourism Commitment Continues to Attract Support
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) is pleased to announce Nauru as the 16th signatory of the Pacific Leader’s Sustainable Tourism Commitment (SOC). As a high-level regional advocacy tool supporting sustainable tourism development, the SOC...
    
  The Metals Company Announces an Extensive Deep-sea Environmental Data Submission to the International Seabed Authority
TMC’s subsidiary NORI submits data collected during two benthic baseline campaigns on the NORI-D area, adding more than 270,000 benthic biological occurrences to the International Seabed Authority’s ‘DeepData’ catalogue of contractor exploration...
    
  At Ocean Conference, Vanuatu rallies support for Advisory Opinion on implications of climate crisis
“We reach out the hand of friendship to all those who may wish to join us in taking a holistic, integrated approach to protecting human rights from climate change impacts as well as the survival of our oceans.” 30 June 2022, Lisbon Portugal, UNOC...
    
  COVID pandemic compounds climate and Ocean challenges, Nauru reminds
30 June 2022, Lisbon Portugal, UNOC2022 - The impacts of the climate crisis on Pacific Island countries have been further compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic, Nauru has reminded the international community. A COVID wave in Nauru has prevented a...
Wallis & Futuna Pledges to Support Sustainable Tourism in the Pacific Region
Wallis & Futuna affirmed its commitment to regional sustainable tourism through the endorsement of the Pacific Leader’s Sustainable Tourism Commitment (SOC) in Nadi late last week. As the 15th signatory, Wallis and Futuna has joined the Federated...
    
  Towards 2030 – Kiribati begins work on Sustainable Tourism Indicators
The Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK), in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Pacific Private Sector Development Initiative (PSDI), has commenced work on the development of Kiribati’s Sustainable Tourism Indicators. This...
    
  ADB Provides $38 Million to Help Kiribati, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga Respond to Disasters
ADB Provides $38 Million to Help Kiribati, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga Respond to Disasters MANILA, PHILIPPINES (7 March 2023) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved $38 million in contingent disaster financing to help Kiribati, Samoa,...
    
  Seabed 2030 announces new partnership with the Republic of Kiribati
London, 6 February 2023 – The Nippon Foundation-GEBCO Seabed 2030 Project has entered into a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Information, Communications and Transport (MICT) for the Republic of Kiribati. The new partnership will...
Historical World War II Battle Sites in Kiribati
Kiribati is an island state in the middle of the Pacific Ocean with one of the smallest populations in the world. It is an ideal destination for those who would love to immerse themselves and become one with nature. Despite the calm and peaceful...
    
  Grammy Winners join call for Climate Resilience in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, USA, December 15, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Multi Grammy Winner Ricky Kej and Grammy Winner Lonnie Park came together at the Smithsonian Affiliated Aquarium of the Bay joining the chorus for Climate Awareness and...
    
  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...
    
  Fiji affirms Commitment to Improving Regional Sustainable Tourism
Fiji affirmed its commitment to being part of the regional sustainable tourism cohesion as it signed the Pacific Leader’s Sustainable Tourism Commitment in Suva this week. Fiji becomes the 14th Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) member to...