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Global Times: How China-PICs climate cooperation implements GGI to bridge North-South development gap

Beijing, China, Sept. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A refreshing early autumn breeze arrives as expected in September. Inside a classroom in Liaocheng, East China's Shandong Province, a miniature "United Nations" has taken shape. From Samoa in the...

Call for Applications: UNITAR Women’s Leadership in Disaster Risk Reduction for World Tsunami Awareness Day 2025

The programme is open to motivated people living in or from Pacific Island countries and territories or the Asia-Pacific, who are: An adult of 18 years or older Eager to learn about the leadership skills required for disaster risk reduction...

Global Leaders Convene at UN Day of Hope Summit; Dr. Hugues Sanon Recognized for Peace and Human Dignity Efforts

UN hosts Day of Hope Summit spotlighting conscience-led leadership; Dr. Hugues Sanon honored for global peace and sustainability advocacy NY, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The inaugural International Day of Hope Summit, held...

China Urges Unified Global Response to Tackle Climate Change

(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...

China Urges Unity to Combat Climate Change

(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...

Microbix & ACPCC support efforts to eliminate cervical cancer in the Indo-Pacific

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

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

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

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

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...

The Metals Company Provides Third Quarter 2024 Corporate Update

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

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...

The Metals Company Announces Third Quarter 2024 Corporate Update Conference Call for Thursday, November 14, 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,...

Climate champions in Argentina, Burkina Faso, Indonesia and Kiribati recognized at COP29 for local climate adaptation

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 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

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

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

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...

Incorporating circularity for effective management of hazardous waste in the Pacific

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...

Pacific Leaders Elevate Skills to Tackle Sea and Human Security Issues in Indo-Pacific from Fiji Regional Workshop

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...

Comer Announces Third Hearing on China’s Political Warfare and the Federal Government’s Failure to Address CCP Influence Operations

WASHINGTON—House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced a hearing titled “Defending America from the Chinese Communist Party’s Political Warfare, Part III.” This is the third hearing in the Committee’s...