climate change
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Ambae on high alert as Manaro Voui eruption threatens evacuation in Vanuatu
Ambae Island is gripped by near-constant tremors as the Manaro Voui volcano threatens to intensify. With ash, toxic gas and corrosive rain disrupting crops and water supplies, officials are weighing evacuation plans as emergency teams shore up response in the worst-hit areas.
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Fiji overhauls litter laws with tougher penalties, container deposit scheme and plastic waste reforms
Fiji is tightening its litter laws with tougher penalties and a major push to curb plastic pollution. A formal review could bring a container deposit scheme, targeted bans on single-use plastics, and a strengthened national waste management plan.
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Fiji ramps up climate adaptation to shield fisheries and coastal livelihoods from warming seas
Rising sea temperatures and stronger storms are placing real stress on Fiji’s fisheries and coastal communities. A new push for climate adaptation and financing signals a shift in how the archipelago plans to safeguard its oceans and livelihoods.
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Most of Fiji’s Climate Change Act Now in Force as Government Integrates Climate Risk Across Ministries
Fiji is moving from policy to practice as more than 75% of its Climate Change Act comes into force, embedding resilience across government planning. With farmers facing unreliable seasons and communities at risk from flooding and coastal erosion, the nation is shifting to climate-aware decision-making—and there’s more on the horizon.
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CePaCT’s Carmel Pilotti preserves Pacific taro and crop diversity for climate resilience
From coral reefs to a cutting-edge seed bank, Carmel Pilotti works to safeguard Pacific crops like taro—and the cultures that depend on them—against climate change and pests. Her story blends science, tradition and a call for more women to lead in agriculture across the region.