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International Court of Justice publishes landmark opinion regarding climate change accountability
Energy Knowledge - Energy Institute
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Representatives of Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change at the International Court of Justice Photo: SPC/Ray Campbell Recognising the ‘urgent’ threat facing the world, the ICJ – in a unique unanimous statement by 15 judges – concluded...
Fiji, SI, Vanuatu historic joint submission of ECS areas to UN
The Islandsun
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July 11, 2025
BY LORETTA B MANELE Fiji, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu together have presented a joint submission of Extended Continental Shelf (ECS) areas to the United Nations, a move considered historic. According to a recent statement from SPC, (The Pacific...
Fiji Kulas aim for clean sweep in group stage as they face Vanuatu tonight
Fijivillage
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Fiji Kulas coach Angeline Chua says the team is focused and determined to secure all 9 points in the group stage of the OFC Women’s Nations Cup, as they prepare for a crucial clash against Vanuatu this evening. Chua says they know Vanuatu is a...
The Role of Citizenship by Investment in New Life Transformations
Justice News Flash
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July 30, 2025
How Second Passports Empower Individuals to Start Over With Legal, Financial, and Personal Freedom in 2025 VANCOUVER, BC – In a world where opportunity and autonomy are often determined by geography, citizenship by Investment (CBI) has become more...
ICJ Ruling Is a Pivotal Moment for Climate and Health Justice, Experts Say
Inter Press Service
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July 30, 2025
Climate Change, Climate Change Justice, Conservation, Editors' Choice, Headlines, Human Rights, Humanitarian Emergencies, Sustainable Development Goals Climate Change Justice Cyclone damage in Vanuatu. Credit: UNICEF/ReliefWeb THE HAGUE, Jul 30...
Fiji, Vanuatu and Solomon Islands submit landmark ocean claims covering 453,400km²
The Fiji Times
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July 10, 2025
In a historic move, Fiji, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu have submitted three Extended Continental Shelf (ECS) claims to the United Nations Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (CLCS), securing 453,400 square kilometres of shared ocean...
Kulas confident ahead of Vanuatu clash as Waqanidrola eyes top spot in Group B
Fijivillage
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The Kulas are brimming with confidence after winning back-to-back matches in the OFC Women’s Nations Cup and captain Naomi Waqanidrola is promising to give Vanuatu a good run in their next match. However, she is not being too cocky and says there...
Developing Countries Decry "Problematic" Loss And Damage Finance Gap As Global “Fill The Fund” Campaign Launched
Scoop
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July 10, 2025 Developing country representatives on the Board of the UN’s Fund for responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD) have issued a critical joint statement expressing concerns over the scale and status of resources, noting that a lack of...
TerraPay Secures AUSTRAC Registration to Operate in Australia
Fintech News
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July 30, 2025
Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Singapore News once a month in your Inbox TerraPay, a London-based money movement company, has announced its registration with the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) as both an...
The International Court of Justice issued a landmark environmental ruling. What does it mean for the U.S.?
Prism
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July 30, 2025
The world is one step closer to holding countries to account for their actions imperiling climate stability. On July 23, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) provided a response to a question brought forth in 2023 by an international coalition...
Historic joint submission of Extended Continental Shelf areas to the United Nations by Fiji, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu
Pacific Community (SPC)
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History in the Pacific as representatives to the UN H.E. Odo Tevi (Vanuatu), H.E. Jane Waetara (Solomon Islands), and H.E. Filipo Tarakinikini (Fiji) present their North Fiji Basin submission to Alice Hicuburundi, Principal Legal Officer, UN...
Fletcher Construction worker killed at Port Vila wharf, Vanuatu
Newstalk ZB
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July 10, 2025
A Fletcher Construction worker has been killed at a wharf in Vanuatu’s Port Vila. A Fletcher Building spokesman said: “We are saddened to confirm that an incident occurred yesterday at one of our projects in Vanuatu. Tragically, this incident has...
Fletcher Construction fatality reported in Vanuatu
Northern Advocate
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The immediate priority was to support the worker’s family and his colleagues. “The loss of a valued colleague is felt deeply across our entire organisation, and our thoughts and sympathies are with their loved ones.” The accident was reported by...
Mapping for the future: MACBLUE led workshop upskills Vanuatu in seagrass and mangrove conservation
Pacific Community (SPC)
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The MACBLUE GIS workshop series concluded last week in Vanuatu, bringing together key stakeholders for a week-long event from June 23 to 27. Throughout the week, participants immersed themselves in hands-on training focused on the use of GIS and...
Proposal to change GM labelling leaves bitter taste for organic growers
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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July 28, 2025
As food companies welcome a proposal to alter the definition of genetic modification in the Food Standards Code, organic producers fear the change could "mislead" the public. Australia's food regulator, Food Standards for Australia and New Zealand...
Fiji Trade and Investment Review 2025 launched
Islands Business
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July 9, 2025
A fierce Melanesian battle throughout the game as Vanuatu and Solomon Islands met in round of the OFC Women’s Nations Cup in Suva. This is round 2 of the competition as the teams raised the intensity for the competition. It was an evenly hard...
Groundlink Energy’s vision for sustainable geothermal growth in Vanuatu
ThinkGeoEnergy
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July 7, 2025
Groundlink Energy's vision for sustainable geothermal growth in Vanuatu (inset photo: view of Emao Island taken at Takara 13 May 2025 by Groundlink Energy) Groundlink Energy is building on industry experience, existing geologic data, and...
Coal scam accused Vinay Mishra hiding in Vanuatu under new identity, says CBI
Daijiworld News
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July 7, 2025
Daijiworld Media Network - Kolkata Kolkata, July 8: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday informed a special court in Asansol, West Bengal, that Vinay Mishra, the prime accused in the multi-crore coal smuggling case, is currently...
World’s Poorest Hit By Double Whammy - Trade War Plus A War On Aid
Scoop
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President Trump has announced his latest tariffs after a 90 day pause, confirming an increase for 14 countries, including some of the poorest. Today’s announcement includes 40% tariff on goods from Myanmar and Laos, and a 36% tariff on goods from...
Prime Accused In Bengal Coal Smuggling Case Residing In Vanuatu Islands: CBI
Ommcom News
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July 7, 2025
Kolkata: Former Trinamool Congress leader and the prime accused in a multi-crore coal smuggling case in West Bengal, Vinay Mishra is currently hiding at Vanuatu Islands with a different name, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) informed a...