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Bezos Earth Fund Invests $37.5M USD to Accelerate Pacific-Led Ocean Protection

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A groundbreaking effort led by Pacific Island leaders to safeguard the ocean took a major step forward today, with the Bezos Earth Fund announcing $37.5 million USD in grants to support marine...

Vanuatu promotes safeguarding the environment and sustainability through waste initiatives

4 April 2024, Port Vila - Vanuatu continues to show leadership in waste management through its national efforts to safeguard the environment and promote sustainability through local initiatives. In March 2024, the Vanuatu Ministry of Climate...

Confirmation of solid fundamentals for the Group, in a very de-pressed price environment in 2023

Paris, 21 February 2024, 6:30 p.m. PRESS RELEASE Confirmation of solid fundamentals for the Group, in a very depressed price environment in 2023 Excellent intrinsic performance in second half (+€230m, for a total of +€153m over the year) leading...

France, Overseas France, and French Speaking Africa Airport Baggage Handling System Market by 2031

By type, the conveyors segment dominated the market in 2021, in terms of revenue, and is expected to lead the market throughout the forecast period. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, September 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- France, Overseas France,...

Vanuatu begins phase two of ecosystem-based adaptation to climate change project

Port Vila, Vanuatu – Approaches to planning and decision-making that use Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) and resilience-thinking provide a significant opportunity for small island developing states to address climate change threats while working...

STP announces the release of its newly developed Environmental, Health and Safety Audit Protocol for New Caledonia.

Latest EHS Regulations Updates Assist Companies to Achieve EHS Compliance VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, March 18, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This audit protocol covers relevant national EHS requirements. The regulatory date for the...

Second phase for ecosystem-based adaptation to climate change efforts begins for Fiji’s Garden Island

Taveuni, Fiji / 29 September 2023 – Taveuni Island, often known as the Garden Island of Fiji, is on its way to strengthening resilience through the protection, conservation, and sustainable management of its ecosystems. The Pacific Ecosystem-based...

Solomon Islands launches Kiwa Initiative Pacific Ecosystem-based Adaptation to Climate Change Plus Project

13 September 2023, Honiara – The Pacific Ecosystem-based Adaptation to Climate Change (PEBACC+) Project for Solomon Islands started its inception workshop this week with key national partners and stakeholders in Honiara and Guadalcanal Province....

Impact of ACP MEA 3 to safeguard environment acknowledged at High Level Ministerial Talanoa

08 September 2023, Apia Samoa - On the margins of 31st SPREP Meeting of Officials: Environment Ministers High Level Talanoa at Taumeasina Island Resort in Samoa, the ACP MEA Phase 3 project hosted a Ministerial networking lunch for Pacific...

SPREP and World Bank build capacities for Environmental and Social Risk Management

07 September 2023, Apia Samoa – The pressing challenges faced by Pacific countries in managing environmental and social risks, especially in a time when climate change and other global issues are exacerbating these risks, have been spotlighted at...

New MoU signed between SPREP and IRD – French Research Institute for Sustainable Development

During the SPREP Partnership Dialogue on the 4th of September 2023, a new MoU between SPREP and IRD, the French Research Institute for Sustainable Development, has been signed by SPREP Director General Mr. Sefanaia Nawadra and Ms. France Bailly,...

Leveraging digital technologies for a resilient Pacific environment

06 September 2023, Apia – The application and leveraging of digital technologies to address environmental issues was highlighted during a side event at the 31st SPREP Meeting of Officials in Apia, Samoa, on Wednesday. The Vanuatu Klaemet Infomesen...

Prime Minister of Samoa reiterates Pacific leaders’ commitment to the protection of environment

04 September 2023, Apia Samoa - The gathering of SPREP members, partners and donors in Samoa this week embodies the collective commitment and priority Pacific leaders have placed on the protection and management of environment resources of our...

Sustainability trailblazers Renault Group and Schneider Electric clean up mobility with green electric technology

- Renault Group deploys green and digital AirSeT technology that eliminates SF6 greenhouse gas in medium voltage switchgear - AirSeT's digital capabilities also boost cybersecurity, power reliability, and optimize maintenance RUEIL-MALMAISON,...

New SPREP guidelines to support Sustainable and Resilient Coastal Development in the Pacific launched

06 September 2023, Apia Samoa – A landmark set of guidelines developed to support resilient coastal infrastructure development in the Pacific have been launched in Apia, on the margins of the 31st SPREP Meeting of Officials. The ‘Good Practice in...

Taveuni to continue Ecosystem-based Adaptation interventions to climate change

Taveuni, Fiji – Taveuni, Fiji’s third largest island, has over the years experienced deteriorating soil quality, degraded water catchments and low agricultural yields. These were due to the removal of large tracts of forest to expand areas of...

Papua New Guinea becomes the 19th signatory of the Pacific Leader’s Sustainable Tourism Commitment

The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) has welcomed Papua New Guinea as the most recent signatory of the Pacific Leader’s Sustainable Tourism Commitment (SOC), which consolidates support for collective action on the implementation of the Pacific...

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...

Simplifying climate change information for communities a key Pacific priority

08 May 2023, Nadi Fiji – The Pacific Climate Change Centre (PCCC) is working with eight Pacific countries to enhance and integrate knowledge brokerage on climate change into aspects of the work they are doing in their communities. Knowledge...

Indo-Pacific corals more resilient to climate change than Atlantic corals

In the face of global warming and other environmental changes, corals in the Atlantic Ocean have declined precipitously in recent years, while corals in the Pacific and Indian Oceans are faring better. By describing several species of symbiotic...