ocean governance
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Pacific-led Ocean Flagship advances to year-long design phase to mobilise $500M for blue economy across 12 Pacific nations
A Pacific-led push to fund ocean stewardship and blue economy moves into a formal project phase, signaling a new era of regional cooperation and investment. The Ocean Flagship aims to unlock substantial funding and deliver lasting benefits for communities and marine ecosystems across the region.
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Palau Calls for Affordable, Interoperable Ocean Tech and Local Capacity Building to Strengthen SIDS Governance
Pacific island leaders say safeguarding vast ocean spaces hinges on affordable, interoperable tech paired with sustained local capacity building. As talks move toward real-world deployment, the focus is on practical tools, regional cooperation, and predictable funding to protect communities against rising seas.