deep-sea mining
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Pacific 2050 Plan gains traction despite funding gaps and capacity limits
Progress is underway in turning the Pacific’s 2050 Plan into real gains, but funding gaps and capacity limits threaten momentum. A regional assessment highlights strides in climate action, ocean management and security, while calling for stronger partnerships and sustained political will to translate promises into tangible resilience for Pacific communities.
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Pacific Islands Forum Reports Progress on 2050 Strategy, but Financing and Capacity Gaps Slow Delivery
Progress is underway under the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent, but gaps in capacity and financing threaten delivery. The 2025 Progress Report emphasizes stronger data‑driven monitoring and deeper regional partnerships to turn commitments into tangible benefits for communities. A notable development is the appointment of a new deputy director-general for Science and Capability,…
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Pacific Islands Forum 2050 Strategy Advances, but Capacity and Funding Gaps Slow Community Outcomes
Progress is underway on a long‑term regional strategy, yet turning policy into tangible community benefits remains uneven. Capacity gaps and funding shortfalls are slowing real-world results, prompting calls for stronger resources and closer alignment across partners.
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Tonga’s TOML sponsorship risks offshore investor-state arbitration, warns PANG analysis
Fresh legal analysis raises red flags about Tonga’s sponsorship deal with an offshore mining operator, warning the contract could grant sweeping protections to investors and invite costly international disputes. As global rules for deep-sea mining are debated, critics say the agreement could curb Tonga’s policy space and highlight the need for stronger safeguards and transparency.
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Palau urges Pacific unity to oppose seabed mining as US moves forward with Mariana Trench leases
Palau’s president elevates the fight against deep-sea mining to the global stage, warning that seabed extraction could ripple across the Pacific and outlining new safeguards and diplomacy to keep the ocean protected.