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Pacific lessons in climate change journalism and combating disinformation

October 21, 2022

Mediasia Iafor New Zealand journalist and academic David Robie has covered the Asia-Pacific region for international media for more than four decades. An advocate for media freedom in the Pacific region, he is the author of several books on South Pacific media and politics, including an account of the French bombing of the Greenpeace flagship ... <a title="Pacific lessons in climate change journalism and combating disinformation" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/10/21/pacific-lessons-in-climate-change-journalism-and-combating-disinformation/" aria-label="Read more about Pacific lessons in climate change journalism and combating disinformation">Read more</a>

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Pacific climate stories need to be ‘heard and told’, says USP award winner

October 20, 2022

By Akansha Narayan in Suva Award-winning University of the South Pacific student journalist Sera Tikotikoivatu-Sefeti says Pacific voices on the climate fight need to be amplified for big nations to notice and be accountable for their actions. The final-year student recently won the top prize in the tertiary level journalism students category at the 2022 ... <a title="Pacific climate stories need to be ‘heard and told’, says USP award winner" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/10/20/pacific-climate-stories-need-to-be-heard-and-told-says-usp-award-winner/" aria-label="Read more about Pacific climate stories need to be ‘heard and told’, says USP award winner">Read more</a>

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French Polynesian atolls still wary decades after nuclear tests

October 20, 2022

RNZ Pacific The new French High Commissioner to French Polynesia has heard calls for support and compensation for atolls close to the test sites of France’s nuclear weapons tests. High Commissioner Eric Spitz has been on his first tour of the outer islands since arriving from France last month to discuss France’s efforts to overcome ... <a title="French Polynesian atolls still wary decades after nuclear tests" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/10/20/french-polynesian-atolls-still-wary-decades-after-nuclear-tests/" aria-label="Read more about French Polynesian atolls still wary decades after nuclear tests">Read more</a>

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UNHRC adopts resolution to help Marshall Islands over nuclear legacy

October 11, 2022

RNZ Pacific The United Nations Human Rights Council has adopted a resolution aimed at assisting the Marshall Islands to get justice in the aftermath of the United States nuclear testing. “We have suffered the cancer of the nuclear legacy for far too long and we need to find a way forward to a better future ... <a title="UNHRC adopts resolution to help Marshall Islands over nuclear legacy" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/10/11/unhrc-adopts-resolution-to-help-marshall-islands-over-nuclear-legacy/" aria-label="Read more about UNHRC adopts resolution to help Marshall Islands over nuclear legacy">Read more</a>

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Marshall Islands calls off talks after no US response on nuclear legacy plan

September 26, 2022

By Giff Johnson, editor of the Marshall Islands Journal and RNZ Pacific correspondent On the eve of the US Pacific Islands Summit in Washington, a key ally in the region called off a scheduled negotiating session for a treaty Washington views as an essential hedge against China in the region. The Marshall Islands and the ... <a title="Marshall Islands calls off talks after no US response on nuclear legacy plan" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/09/26/marshall-islands-calls-off-talks-after-no-us-response-on-nuclear-legacy-plan/" aria-label="Read more about Marshall Islands calls off talks after no US response on nuclear legacy plan">Read more</a>

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‘The most significant environmentalist in history’ is now king. Two Australian researchers tell of Charles’ fascination with nature

September 14, 2022

ANALYSIS: By Nicole Hasham, The Conversation The natural world is close to the heart of Britain’s new King Charles III. For decades, he has campaigned on environmental issues such as sustainability, climate change and conservation – often championing causes well before they were mainstream concerns. In fact, Charles was this week hailed as “possibly most ... <a title="‘The most significant environmentalist in history’ is now king. Two Australian researchers tell of Charles’ fascination with nature" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/09/14/the-most-significant-environmentalist-in-history-is-now-king-two-australian-researchers-tell-of-charles-fascination-with-nature/" aria-label="Read more about ‘The most significant environmentalist in history’ is now king. Two Australian researchers tell of Charles’ fascination with nature">Read more</a>

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Anger as Nauru-backed company gets go ahead to mine on seafloor

September 14, 2022

RNZ Pacific Deep sea mining could begin in the Pacific as early as this month, after regulators decided to allow The Metals Company to start mining the seafloor. The International Seabed Authority (ISA) has granted permission to Nauru Oceans Resources, a subsidiary of The Metals Company, to begin exploratory mining in the Clarion Clipperton Zone ... <a title="Anger as Nauru-backed company gets go ahead to mine on seafloor" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/09/14/anger-as-nauru-backed-company-gets-go-ahead-to-mine-on-seafloor/" aria-label="Read more about Anger as Nauru-backed company gets go ahead to mine on seafloor">Read more</a>

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PNG orders investigation into Conflict islands ‘sale’ – no deal, says Rosso

September 1, 2022

By Gorethy Kenneth of the PNG Post-Courier The Conflict group of islands in Papua New Guinea’s Milne Bay province cannot be sold to foreign interests, Parliament has been told. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Lands John Rosso said yesterday the privately-owned controversial islands would instead be turned into an environmental marine conservation area. Irked ... <a title="PNG orders investigation into Conflict islands ‘sale’ – no deal, says Rosso" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/09/01/png-orders-investigation-into-conflict-islands-sale-no-deal-says-rosso/" aria-label="Read more about PNG orders investigation into Conflict islands ‘sale’ – no deal, says Rosso">Read more</a>

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Tahiti’s nuclear compo advocate to be honoured in French Polynesia

August 19, 2022

RNZ Pacific The office of the Tahitian president says it wants to honour the memory of Bruno Barrillot who was the head of French Polynesia’s organisation looking at the aftermath of France’s nuclear weapons tests. The office says it wants to mark the sixth anniversary of Barrillot’s return from France to French Polynesia. He died ... <a title="Tahiti’s nuclear compo advocate to be honoured in French Polynesia" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/08/19/tahitis-nuclear-compo-advocate-to-be-honoured-in-french-polynesia/" aria-label="Read more about Tahiti’s nuclear compo advocate to be honoured in French Polynesia">Read more</a>

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Russel Norman: Don’t be fooled by NZ greenwashing, the lack of real climate action is dangerous

August 13, 2022

ANALYSIS: By Russel Norman, executive director of Greenpeace Aotearoa Only people power can ensure genuine enduring progress on climate and people need to know the truth if they are to act on it. For that reason greenwashing is the enemy of progress on climate and where you stand on greenwashing is the Rubicon of our ... <a title="Russel Norman: Don’t be fooled by NZ greenwashing, the lack of real climate action is dangerous" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/08/13/russel-norman-dont-be-fooled-by-nz-greenwashing-the-lack-of-real-climate-action-is-dangerous/" aria-label="Read more about Russel Norman: Don’t be fooled by NZ greenwashing, the lack of real climate action is dangerous">Read more</a>

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New book has focus on Pacific activists against militarism, for climate justice

August 12, 2022

Pacific Media Watch newsdesk A new Aotearoa New Zealand book focusing on activists and their causes against militarism and for social struggles and climate justice across the Asia-Pacific is being launched in Wellington today. Peace Action: Struggles for a decolonised and demilitarised Oceania and East Asia, edited by Wellington-based activist Valerie Morse, is the first ... <a title="New book has focus on Pacific activists against militarism, for climate justice" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/08/12/new-book-has-focus-on-pacific-activists-against-militarism-for-climate-justice/" aria-label="Read more about New book has focus on Pacific activists against militarism, for climate justice">Read more</a>

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NZ to provide $15m to support Samoa over climate change action

August 2, 2022

By Giles Dexter, RNZ News political reporter New Zealand will provide $15 million to support Samoa with its climate change priorities. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern made the announcement in Apia today at a joint press conference with Samoan Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata’afa. “This funding will help build Samoa’s resilience to the impacts of climate ... <a title="NZ to provide $15m to support Samoa over climate change action" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/08/02/nz-to-provide-15m-to-support-samoa-over-climate-change-action/" aria-label="Read more about NZ to provide $15m to support Samoa over climate change action">Read more</a>