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Pacific island states need multifaceted approach to renewables transition
Energy Monitor
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June 27, 2025
A report has stated that small island developing states (SIDs) in the Pacific, excluding Papua New Guinea, spend more than $1bn annually on fossil fuels, which is nearly 80% of their total energy costs, despite their low greenhouse gas emissions....
Building Pacific capacities to support trade and market access
Pacific Community (SPC)
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To strengthen the skills of Pacific biosecurity, border control, exporter representatives and relevant stakeholders in using Sanitary and Phytosanitary Standards (SPS) databases and platforms, a regional capacity-building workshop is underway in...
Pacific news in brief for 18 June
RNZ
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June 17, 2025
Last year, the late Kiingi Tuheitia and Cook Islands Kaumaiti Nui Toa Ariki signed a treaty that seeks to grant more protections for whales. Photo: Supplied: Operation Cetaces Tonga - whales Tonga's princess Angelika Latufuipeka Tuku'aho is...
From rumbles to rituals: Scientists map the cultures of the animal kingdom
Earth.com
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Relocating elephants to fresh herds can boost genetics and social health – but what if the animals can’t “talk” to their new hosts? Field biologists have discovered that elephant groups separated by only a few hundred miles emit subtly different...
One farmer debates the entire Ivy League ("THIS WON'T TAKE LONG")
Renew America
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By Curtis Dahlgren March 25, 2009 "There is no shortage of lawyers in Washington, DC. In fact, there may be more lawyers than people." - Sandra Day O'Connor THE COUNTY I GREW UP IN HAD MORE DAIRY COWS THAN PEOPLE. Not all farm boys were big, but...
These alternative holiday ideas make for great August escapes
The Times
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Such is the clamour for southern Europe and the Mediterranean that August’s other temptations tend to escape our attention. Instead of the Greek islands, for instance, what about Greenland and its wondrous glaciers? Or consider venturing to Africa...
Australia's surprising army of philanthropists
In Daily
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June 17, 2025
Who do you think of when asked to picture the most generous philanthropists in Australia? Is it wealthy donors like Andrew Forrest and the Myer family, or perhaps one of the top corporate givers? Or the many individuals who donate to charities?...
World CNN More than a third of this country’s population has applied to relocate
Yahoo News
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More than a third of the population of Tuvalu has applied to move to Australia, under a landmark visa scheme designed to help people escape rising sea levels. The island nation – roughly halfway between Hawaii and Australia – is home to about...
Clear government ownership structures can help boost SOE performance-PSDI
Island Times
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June 27, 2025
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA (24 June 2025)—Pacific governments can improve the performance of their state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and reduce fiscal risks by implementing clearer and more consistent government ownership and oversight arrangements, according...
More than a third of this country’s population has applied to relocate
CNN
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June 27, 2025
Sydney, Australia CNN — More than a third of the population of Tuvalu has applied to move to Australia, under a landmark visa scheme designed to help people escape rising sea levels. The island nation – roughly halfway between Hawaii and Australia...
Dragons confirm deal for Wales forward who is hungry to make a big impression
South Wales Argus
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The 21-year-old from Ely will spend the season on loan at Rodney Parade from Cardiff as he hunts regular United Rugby Championship action. Martin, who has won five caps, is out of contract next summer at the Arms Park so will effectively be...
Pacific news in brief for 27 June
RNZ
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June 26, 2025
USP Photo: Facebook / USP Papua New Guinea - education The Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea James Marape has announced that PNG students at the University of the South Pacific (USP) campuses will receive govenment financial support. He also said...
China in the Pacific – Joint statement of the Third China-Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
The Fiji Times
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June 26, 2025
FROM May 28 to 29, 2025, the People’s Republic of China and Pacific Island Countries having diplomatic relations with China (hereinafter referred to as “All parties”) held the third China-Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. The...
Shedding Light on the Mysteries of Deep Earthquakes
Eos
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June 26, 2025
Source: AGU Advances Deep earthquakes are still a mystery that has been debated for a long time, but no consensus has been made so far. They originate at depths of 500 to 700 kilometers where there are extreme pressure and temperature conditions...
Cardinal Leo reflects on the sacred duty of electing a Pope
Catholic Voice
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June 26, 2025
In the hallowed halls of the Sistine Chapel, under the watchful gaze of Michelangelo’s Last Judgment, Cardinal Frank Leo cast his vote in one of the most consequential decisions of his life. “I looked up and saw the Last Judgment,” he recalled....
Letter: New Zealand aid
Cook Island News
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June 26, 2025
Dear Editor, There is a claim by some doing the rounds, that New Zealand’s economy is struggling, and the aid freeze is just a convenient excuse to pull back funding. TBH (to be honest) think it through, that’s highly unlikely, budgeted foreign...
Deep Rising: Who Owns the Deep Seas?
Deeper Blue
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June 24, 2025
Have you ever wondered about who owns the deep seas? I never gave it much thought until I watched ‘Deep Rising’ at a UNOC3 side event. Narrated by Jason Momoa, the film explores the topic of undersea mining and the concept of a ‘common human...
Pacific governments can improve state owned enterprises
Matangi Tonga Online
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June 25, 2025
Pacific governments can improve the performance of their state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and reduce fiscal risks by implementing clearer and more consistent government ownership and oversight arrangements, according to a policy brief published on...
Letter to Prime Minister Carney: Canada's Position on Deep Sea Mining
MiningWatch Canada
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The following letter was sent to Prime Minister Marc Carney by 20 Canadian and international civil society organizations, coalitions, and unions, including MiningWatch Canada. The Right Honourable Mark Carney, P.C., M.P. Prime Minister of Canada...
Australia's moustachioed maverick NIC WHITE takes Mail Sport to the barbers and talks Peaky Blinders, the Lions tour and his love of Exeter
Daily Mail
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June 26, 2025
Nic White springs out of the barber’s chair, moustache freshly groomed like a Victorian strongman. ‘You’re up next!’ he barks at me, pointing towards the red leather seat. Shaking off any loose hairs, the 5ft 9in scrum-half gives a few...