Tag: Guam
-
US fast-tracks offshore seabed mining leases near Guam, CNMI and American Samoa, sparking environmental concerns
Federal plans to open seafloor waters near Guam, the CNMI and American Samoa could lock in long‑term mining leases before full environmental reviews are finished. Critics… Read more
-
Pacific Islands Forum: 2025 RCA Progress Shows Coordination Gains but Funding and Capacity Gaps Slow 2050 Strategy Delivery
Regional coordination is strengthening across climate resilience, economic development, and ocean management, but funding gaps and limited capacity could slow turning policy into real community benefits.… Read more
-
Guam Pushes for Local Consultation and Revenue-Sharing Safeguards as Interior Advances Seabed Mining Talks
Guam’s lieutenant governor is pushing back against federal plans to speed up seabed mining, demanding stronger local input, transparent environmental analysis, and a revenue-sharing framework. In… Read more