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UK – Cyprus Joint Statement
High Commission of Cyprus in the UK
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December 18, 2024
(Scroll down for English) Κοινό Ανακοινωθέν Ηνωμένου Βασιλείου – Κύπρου Μετά τη συνάντηση μεταξύ του Προέδρου της Δημοκρατίας της Κύπρου Α.Ε. Νίκου Χριστοδουλίδη και του Βρετανού Πρωθυπουργού Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer MP στη Λευκωσία στις 10...
Global Banknote Market to Grow 6% by 2028 - Rising Adoption of Polymer Banknotes – Makreo Research
EIN Presswire
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October 1, 2024
Global banknote statistics reveal, there are 1,026 distinct banknote denominations in circulation, with 147 of them, or 15%, being made from polymer materials. SYDNEY, WESTERN AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIA, October 1, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- According...
News release on new Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle interim rule on movement of host material
Governor of State of Hawaii
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October 12, 2024
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ʻOIHANA MAHIʻAI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KIAʻĀINA SHARON HURD CHAIRPERSON HAWAI`I BOARD OF AGRICULTURE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NR24-29 October 11, 2024 NEW INTERIM RULE CONTINUES RESTRICTIONS ON THE MOVEMENT OF PALM PLANTS...
News release on new Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle interim rule on movement of host material
Governor of State of Hawaii
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October 12, 2024
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ʻOIHANA MAHIʻAI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KIAʻĀINA SHARON HURD CHAIRPERSON HAWAI`I BOARD OF AGRICULTURE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NR24-29 October 11, 2024 NEW INTERIM RULE CONTINUES RESTRICTIONS ON THE MOVEMENT OF PALM PLANTS...
Ocean Dialogue unites voices on collaborative action for shared ocean priorities
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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October 15, 2024
Partnerships must become the norm, not the exception. This was emphasised at the Ocean Dialogue convened during the inaugural Global Nature Positive Summit (GNPS) held in Sydney, Australia this week. The dialogue brought together First Nations...
PRESS RELEASE – SIGNING OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT & THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW CASTLE AUSTRALIA
Government of Samoa
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September 23, 2024
September 23, 2024, Tui Atua Tupua Tamasese Efi (TATTE) Building Level 3. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) and the University of New Castle Australia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to initiate their...
News release on CRB found in Waikoloa
Governor of State of Hawaii
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September 23, 2024
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ʻOIHANA MAHIʻAI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KIAʻĀINA SHARON HURD CHAIRPERSON HAWAI`I BOARD OF AGRICULTURE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NR24-28 September 21, 2024 COCONUT RHINOCEROS BEETLE FOUND IN WAIKOLOA TRAP HONOLULU – A single...
News release on CRB found in Waikoloa
Governor of State of Hawaii
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September 23, 2024
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ʻOIHANA MAHIʻAI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KIAʻĀINA SHARON HURD CHAIRPERSON HAWAI`I BOARD OF AGRICULTURE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NR24-28 September 21, 2024 COCONUT RHINOCEROS BEETLE FOUND IN WAIKOLOA TRAP HONOLULU – A single...
Cook Islands Host the Sixth Pacific Invasive Learning Networking (PILN) Meeting
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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August 15, 2024
12 August 2024, Rarotonga Cook Islands – Over 70 invasive species professionals and practitioners from across the Pacific region have converged in Rarotonga as part of the Pacific Invasive Learning Network (PILN) sixth meeting hosted by the...
Nantes’ journey to the centre of community climate action
Climate-KIC
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August 30, 2024
In The News 30 Aug 2024 The French city of Nantes, famed for being the birthplace of surrealism and home to writer Jules Verne, is becoming a visionary urban centre, placing community at the heart of sustainability. Through their involvement in...
GIS Training Enhances Data Analysis and Mapping Capacity in Vanuatu
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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September 2, 2024
The effective use of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) helps drive informed decision making for sound environmental management through data analysis, mapping and enhanced research skills and innovation. This was highlighted at a GIS training...
SAUNOAGA AUTU – AFIOGA SUI PALEMIA/MINISITA O TIUTE MA TUPE MAUA HON. TUALA TEVAGA IOSEFO PONIFASIO “TATALA ALOA’IA O LE MASINI FA’ATA MA LE NOFOAGA MO LE SU’EINA O PUSA OLOA MA FA’AMOMOLI MO LE MATAGALUEGA O TIUTE MA TUPE MAUA”
Government of Samoa
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July 25, 2024
ASO TOFI, 25 IULAI, 2024 – 5:00 ILE AFIAFI Susu o lau susuga i le taitai o le sauniga – Rev. Siaosi Matai’a Afifio Minisita o le Kapeneta, Afio le Fofoga Fetalai, Afio le Taitai o le Itu-agai, Afifio Minisita Lagolago ma le Paia o Sui Mamalu o le...
Fourth Clean Pacific Roundtable advances journey towards Cleaner Pacific
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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August 28, 2024
9 August 2024, Funafuti Tuvalu – The Fourth Clean Pacific Roundtable (4CPRT) guided by the theme “Clean Environment. Resilient Oceans. Healthy Communities” has closed with a renewed focus to strengthen regional cooperation, collaboration,...
Pacific Islands gather in Funafuti for first-ever Plastic Dialogue
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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August 8, 2024
7 August 2024, Funafuti Tuvalu - With the community of nations deadlocked in international negotiations to conclude a global instrument to end plastic pollution by the end of 2024, a first-of-its-kind Plastic Dialogue was convened today in...
Work to reduce marine pollution in Pacific countries discussed at 4CPRT
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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August 6, 2024
6 August 2024, Funafuti Tuvalu - The Pacific Ocean is the lifeblood of our Pacific communities. It sustains livelihoods, cultures, and economies. However, the growing threats of marine pollution as a result of oil spills, marine invasive species,...
PRESS RELEASE – “To‘i fafau,” hafted stone adze, presented to Prime Minister
Government of Samoa
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August 6, 2024
Prime Minister Afioga Fiame Naomi Mata’afa was presented this week with a hafted stone adze known in Samoan as a to’i fafau. The implement, gifted to Her Excellency by Galumalemana Steve Percival of the Tiapapata Art Centre, was once the main tool...
PLANT HEALTH CLINIC FOR NEW ZEALAND CAMP VEGETABLES AND ROOT CROP FARMERS SET FOR TUESDAY NEXT WEEK
Solomon Islands Government
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July 31, 2024
PLANT HEALTH CLINIC FOR NEW ZEALAND CAMP VEGETABLES AND ROOT CROP FARMERS SET FOR TUESDAY NEXT WEEK A Plant Health Clinic PHC session for vegetables, fruit trees and root crop farmers from surrounding communities of the New Zealand camp eastern...
What Indonesia’s next climate pledge could do for its people, environment and economy – The Briefing Room
Climateworks Centre
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August 7, 2024
Indonesia is among the world’s ten biggest emitters and is Southeast Asia’s largest economy. Soon, the Government of Indonesia will update its pledge to the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. Known as a nationally determined contribution, or NDC,...
Pacific countries and SPREP envision future of work to manage waste and pollution
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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August 8, 2024
8 August 2024, Funafuti Tuvalu - Waste management and pollution control remains one of the most pressing environmental issues facing the Pacific, a region already struggling with the impacts of the triple planetary crises of climate change,...
Pacific Islands region waste management challenges under the microscope at Fourth Clean Pacific Roundtable
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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August 6, 2024
5 August 2024, Funafuti Tuvalu - Officials and delegates at the Fourth Clean Pacific Roundtable (4CPRT) have been urged to develop tailor-made waste disposal and management measures that are of practical use and application to circumstances in...