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China Urges Unity to Combat Climate Change
MENAFN
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) China’s foreign minister called on Wednesday for worldwide collaboration to tackle the challenges posed by climate change. Speaking at a press briefing alongside Kiribati's President and Foreign Minister Taneti Maamau, following the Third...
China Urges Unified Global Response to Tackle Climate Change
MENAFN
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) China’s foreign minister on Wednesday urged a unified global response to the climate crisis, emphasizing the need for collective action from all nations. Wang Yi made the remarks during a joint press conference with Kiribati's President...
Visitor Arrivals and Expenditures Increased in May 2025
State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism
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June 30, 2025
Posted on Jun 30, 2025 in News For Immediate Release: June 30, 2025 HONOLULU—According to preliminary statistics from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), total visitor arrivals and total visitor spending in May...
Microbix & ACPCC support efforts to eliminate cervical cancer in the Indo-Pacific
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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March 17, 2025
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario and MELBOURNE, Australia, March 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Microbix Biosystems Inc. (TSX: MBX, OTCQX: MBXBF, Microbix®), a life sciences innovator, manufacturer, and exporter, and the Australian Centre for the Prevention of...
Tourism Off to a Positive Start for 2025
State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism
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February 27, 2025
Posted on Feb 27, 2025 in News For Immediate Release: February 27, 2025 HONOLULU—According to preliminary statistics from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), there were 792,177 visitors to the Hawaiian Islands in...
ADB Appoints Emma Veve as Director General for Pacific
Asian Development Bank
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February 3, 2025
MANILA, PHILIPPINES (3 February 2025) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Emma Veve as Director General of its Pacific Department (PARD), where she will be responsible for the department’s vision and strategy in the subregion....
TMC Applauds U.S. Congressional Mandate for 2025 Defense Department Feasibility Study on Nodule Refining
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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December 30, 2024
The FY25 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) mandates a Defense Department feasibility study on refining polymetallic nodule-derived intermediates to high-purity nickel, copper, and cobalt products The study, to be led by the Industrial Base...
COP29 Concludes: Implications for the Asia-Pacific Region
EIN Presswire
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November 28, 2024
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, November 28, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has concluded in Baku, Azerbaijan, marking another milestone in the global fight...
Kiribati’s lead-acid battery recycling system highlighted at Clean Pacific Roundtable
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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August 7, 2024
7 August 2024, Funafuti Tuvalu - A commercial operation to recycle used lead-acid batteries in Kiribati, where 7000 tonnes of toxic waste has been removed from the island over a twenty year period, could be replicated and used in other Pacific...
The Metals Company Provides Third Quarter 2024 Corporate Update
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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November 14, 2024
NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TMC the metals company Inc. (Nasdaq: TMC) (“TMC” or “the Company”), an explorer of lower-impact battery metals from seafloor polymetallic nodules, today provided a corporate update and financial results...
TMC Announces June 27, 2025 Submission Date for Subsidiary NORI’s ISA Application, and Expanded Company Strategy
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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November 12, 2024
NEW YORK, Nov. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TMC the metals company Inc. (Nasdaq: TMC) (“TMC” or “the Company”), an explorer of lower-impact battery metals from seafloor polymetallic nodules, today provided a corporate update on the expected...
Climate champions in Argentina, Burkina Faso, Indonesia and Kiribati recognized at COP29 for local climate adaptation
EIN Presswire
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November 13, 2024
Winners of the 2024 Local Adaptation Champions Awards featured four innovative initiatives empowering communities on the frontlines of the climate crisis. BAKU, AZERBAIJAN, November 13, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Four winners of the 2024 Local...
The Metals Company Announces Third Quarter 2024 Corporate Update Conference Call for Thursday, November 14, 2024
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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November 7, 2024
NEW YORK, Nov. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Metals Company (Nasdaq: TMC) (“TMC” or “the Company”), an explorer of lower-impact battery metals from seafloor polymetallic nodules, today announced that it will host a conference call on Thursday,...
The 2024 China-Pacific Island Countries Cooperation and Exchange Conference & Dialogue on Joint Climate Change Response held in Liaocheng, Shandong, to Promote Green, Low-Carbon Development
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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October 25, 2024
LIAOCHENG, China, Oct. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- From October 18 to 20, the 2024 China-Pacific Island Countries Cooperation and Exchange Conference & Dialogue on Joint Climate Change Response, and the Hospitable Liaocheng, the Pearl of Yellow...
During UNGA79 Hugues Sanon attends high-profile meetings to promote peace, and sustainable development
EIN Presswire
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October 1, 2024
Hugues Sanon interacts with esteemed heads of state, private sector leaders, and influential figures to advocate for the people's concerns and seek solutions. NEW YORK CITY , NY, UNITED STATES, October 1, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The 79th UN...
Charting Sustainable Futures: Kiribati Embraces Strategic Environmental Assessment
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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October 11, 2024
In the heart of the Blue Pacific, the island nation of Kiribati is taking bold steps to safeguard its environment while pursuing sustainable development. A recent workshop in Tarawa, marks a significant milestone in the country's journey towards...
Pacific Leaders Elevate Skills to Tackle Sea and Human Security Issues in Indo-Pacific from Fiji Regional Workshop
UN International Training and Research Center
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October 10, 2024
The closing ceremony marked the culmination of the Nadi regional workshop and the second phase of the “The Leaders for a Free and Open Indo-Pacific: Sea and Human Security” training programme. Mr. Isami Takada, Counsellor and Deputy Chief of...
Incorporating circularity for effective management of hazardous waste in the Pacific
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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October 2, 2024
1 October 2024, Port Vila – Hazardous waste generated through industrial activities, energy production, healthcare, agriculture, and from the transport sector is a major waste stream in the Pacific. The challenges faced by the Pacific due to its...
Solomon Islands committed to international cooperation in eliminating marine pollution and phasing out greenhouse gas emissions from shipping
Solomon Islands Government
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October 4, 2024
Solomon Islands committed to international cooperation in eliminating marine pollution and phasing out greenhouse gas emissions from shipping Hon. Manasseh Maelanga, Minister for Infrastructure Development, presenting instruments of accession to...
August 2024 Visitor Arrivals Recovered 88.4 Percent Compared to Pre-Pandemic August 2019
State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism
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September 30, 2024
Posted on Sep 30, 2024 in News For Immediate Release: September 30, 2024 HONOLULU—August 2024 total visitor arrivals represent an 88.4 percent recovery compared to pre-pandemic August 2019 and total visitor spending was higher than August 2019...