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International law is now on our side: Australia must follow Pacific’s lead on climate action
Renew Economy
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July 25, 2025
This week the International Court of Justice delivered a strong advisory opinion that States have a clear legal obligation to cut emissions, prevent harm to the climate system and in some cases, pay for historical damages caused by their...
24th Forum Fisheries Committee Ministerial Meeting Concludes In Niue
Scoop
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A group photo of the Forum Fisheries Committee Ministerial at the conclusion of the three-day meeting in Niue (Photo/Supplied) ALOFI, NIUE, 24 JULY 2025 – The 24th Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC) Ministerial Meeting and the 6th Regional Fisheries...
Climate change 'urgent and existential threat': International Court of Justice
The New Indian Express
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Disappear beneath the waves In December, the iconic Peace Palace in the Hague hosted the court's biggest-ever hearings, with more than 100 nations and groups giving oral statements. In what was billed a "David Vs Goliath" battle, the debate pitted...
Five ways Pacific island nations are tackling climate change
RTL Today
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Pacific island nation Vanuatu has triggered a landmark court ruling that has set out the big polluters' responsibilities when it comes to climate change. Hindered by their isolation and lack of economic clout, Pacific island nations have...
Health and climate leaders applaud landmark decision on climate accountability: comprehensive wrap of reaction
Croakey Health Media
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July 24, 2025
*** This post is being updated as further commentary lands *** Health, climate and community leaders have warmly welcomed an International Court of Justice opinion that States are obligated under international law to protect the global climate...
Rats and Yellow Crazy Ants Eradicated on 6 Polynesian Islands–Now, Birds and Turtles are Flourishing
Good News Network
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July 22, 2025
The successful team on Nukufetau – credit Jesse Friedlander, via Island Conservation In the continuing conservation success story of eliminating invasive species on tropical islands, the nation of Tuvalu has completed the eradication of invasive...
Spotify: The Ultimate Guide
Android Headlines
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July 24, 2025
Believe it or not, Spotify was one of the first streaming music services that offered more than just a personalized radio service, like Pandora. It actually launched in 2008, ahead of YouTube Music (or Google Play Music), Apple Music, Amazon...
World's top court paves the way for countries to be sued over climate inaction
Deutsche Welle
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July 23, 2025
In a ruling that is non-binding, but that experts say is likely to have far-reaching consequences, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) made clear that the climate must be protected for "present and future generations." Outlining the...
Court ruling makes national climate inaction a little harder
Deutsche Welle
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July 23, 2025
In a ruling that is non-binding, but that experts say is likely to have far-reaching consequences, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has made clear that the climate must be protected for "present and future generations." Outlining the...
Payment Automation Hacks: Best Practices to Streamline & Scale Your AP Processes
CFO Dive
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Pacific empowering itself through data and innovation: Pacific Tech goes to the world’s largest tech conference, VivaTech
Pacific Community (SPC)
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15 innovative startups and young business leaders from across Pacific countries and territories have taken the region’s burgeoning tech ecosystem to the global stage at the world’s largest technology conference, VivaTech 2025. The Pacific Tech...
Vanuatu Rips US-Led Fossil Fuel Expansion After Landmark World Court Ruling
Common Dreams
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July 23, 2025
Vanuatu's government on Wednesday hailed the landmark International Court of Justice advisory opinion that countries have a legal obligation to take cooperative action against the "urgent and existential threat" of human-caused planetary heating,...
National climate inaction just got harder
Deutsche Welle
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In a ruling that is nonbinding, but that experts say is likely to have far-reaching consequences, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has made clear that the climate must be protected for "present and future generations." Outlining the...
A climate 'reckoning' just unfolded at the World Court. What happened?
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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July 24, 2025
It's been hailed as a "planetary scale" win for climate advocates pushing for stronger action against carbon pollution. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has declared nations have an obligation under international law to prevent climate...
Indian Passport Gets Global Boost: 77th rank, access to 59 countries without visa
Organiser Weekly
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In a major stride for Indian travellers, the Henley Passport Index 2025 has upgraded India’s passport ranking from 85th to 77th, reflecting a significant improvement in global mobility. Indian passport holders can now travel to 59 countries...
UN court rules wealthy nations pay up for climate change damages in controversial global ruling
Fox News
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CNN was surprised on Thursday by polling data showing that the majority of Americans are not very worried about the impact of climate change. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The United Nations' highest court on Wednesday ruled that...
Realize Future-Ready Record-to-Report Processes with BlackLine
CFO Dive
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Pacific Women Leaders Meeting told to push past rhetoric and deliver…
Pacific News Service
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Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General, Baron Waqa has urged women leaders to shift from consultation to action, as he opened the 4th Pacific Islands Forum Women Leaders Meeting in Suva this week. “This is where we confront tough questions,...
Palmerston unites across oceans for Te Maeva Nui
Cook Island News
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July 23, 2025
Members of the Palmerston Island team arrive in high spirits aboard the MV Nivaga III for Te Maeva Nui. MELINA ETCHES/25072204 Sixteen members of the Palmerston Island community arrived in Rarotonga on Sunday aboard the MV Nivaga III, ready to...
World Court declares climate change an 'existential threat' in historic ruling
The News International
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The world's top court on Wednesday began delivering a much-anticipated ruling laying out what legal obligations countries have to prevent climate change and whether polluters should pay up for the consequences. It is the biggest case ever heard at...