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From Ratification to Action: UNESCO Empowers Nauru's Heritage Ambitions in the First National Consultation on the World Heritage Convention
UNESCO World Heritage Centre
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June 16, 2025
In a landmark move to safeguard its cultural and natural heritage, Nauru held its first national consultation meeting on the World Heritage Convention with the support of UNESCO. A dynamic interactive session on 23 May 2025 brought together...
PRESS RELEASE – Vaiala Village Representatives to Embark on Historic Trip to Nauru for Independence Celebrations.
Government of Samoa
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January 28, 2025
In an extraordinary display of goodwill and international friendship, representatives from the village of Vaiala in the Vaimauga district, Samoa, will travel to Nauru on January 29,2025, to attend the country’s Independence Day celebrations on...
Nauru joins the UNESCO World Heritage Convention as the 196th State Party
UNESCO World Heritage Centre
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August 20, 2024
On 22 July 2024, the Republic of Nauru officially deposited its instrument of ratification of the Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage (1972), with the UNESCO Director-General Ms Audrey Azoulay. With this...
Role of Indigenous communities recognised at world’s first-ever ‘nature positive’ summit
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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October 11, 2024
08 October 2024, Sydney, Australia - The critical role of Indigenous peoples in addressing the triple planetary crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, and plastic pollution was recognised at the inaugural Global Nature Positive Summit (GNPS)...
Call for Project Concepts: Enhancing Gender Equality Outcomes in the Pacific Developing Member Countries
Asian Development Bank
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July 10, 2024
Background Gender issues vary across the Pacific developing member countries (DMCs) because of various intersecting factors such as levels of economic development; social, cultural, and gender norms; population size and migration trends; as well...
ADB Signs $5 Million Grant to Help Nauru Improve Fiscal Sustainability
Asian Development Bank
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June 6, 2024
MANILA, PHILIPPINES (6 June 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Nauru have signed a $5 million policy-based grant agreement to help assist Nauru introduce a gender-responsive fiscal sustainability approach aimed at...
Office of the Governor – News Release – Hawaiʻi Announces Readiness to Host 13th Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture
Governor of State of Hawaii
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May 29, 2024
JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA HAWAI‘I ANNOUNCES READINESS TO HOST 13TH FESTIVAL OF PACIFIC ARTS & CULTURE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 28, 2024 HONOLULU — Governor Josh Green, M.D., First Lady Jaime Kanani Green, and festival organizers...
FFC Officials conclude 133rd Meeting in Nauru
Solomon Islands Government
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May 15, 2024
FFC Officials conclude 133rd Meeting in Nauru Pictured from left, FFA Deputy Director General Dr Pio Manoa, NFMRA CEO Charleston Deiye, MIMRA Director Glen Joseph, and FFA Director General Dr Manu Tupou-Roosen. The FFC Officials chair was handed...
Balancing the scales, addressing the disproportionate impact of marine plastic pollution on indigenous communities in the Pacific
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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April 25, 2024
24 April 2024, Ottawa Canada – In the village of Nacamaki on the Island of Koro in Fiji, villagers would at certain times of the year take part in a sacred ancient ceremony where they would make their way to the beach, chant songs, sound the horn...
PM Sogavare welcome President of the Republic of Nauru to the country.
Solomon Islands Government
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November 27, 2023
Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare MP today welcomed the President of Republic of Nauru, His Excellency Hon. David Adeang who arrived in the country over the weekend to attend the 2023 Pacific Games. The visiting President paid a courtesy visit...
Australia champions Pacific’s case, spotlights Indigenous people at plastics treaty negotiations
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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November 19, 2023
18 November 2023, Nairobi Kenya - Australia continues to champion the One Pacific Voice calling for an urgent and ambitious Global Plastic Treaty that addresses the full life cycle of plastics, as the third session of the Intergovernmental...
Exploring Nauru: Your Travel Guide to One of the Least Visited Destinations
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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October 3, 2023
Imagine a place where time seems to slow down, where nature’s beauty is unspoiled, and where unique experiences await at every turn. Welcome to Nauru, a hidden treasure in the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean. This tiny island nation, one of the...
Welfare Professionals Harbour Anxieties About Denmark’s Anti-Immigrant Policies
Australian Institute of International Affairs
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July 5, 2023
Denmark’s social workers must walk a difficult line between providing rights and services for newcomers and upholding state legislation unfairly restricting immigration. Under the current government, further plans to alter immigration policy is...
Pacific Tourism Organisation And Its Membership To Benefit From Gender Mainstreaming Exercise
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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March 8, 2023
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) will partner with the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Pacific Private Sector Development Initiative (PSDI) to conduct an organisational gender audit and boost the mainstreaming of the economic empowerment of...
MISS NAURU IS HOME AWAY FROM HOME
Government of Samoa
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February 1, 2023
SAMOA, February 1 - By: Marc Membrere Alexandra Pitcher takes the stage as Miss Nauru vying for the Miss Pacific Crown 2023 this Friday with mixed emotions. Born in Manila Philippines, Alex is representing her current place of residence but...
President Tsai and President Russ Joseph Kun of Nauru hold bilateral talks
Taiwan President News
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November 15, 2022
TAIWAN, November 15 - President Tsai and President Russ Joseph Kun of Nauru hold bilateral talks On the morning of November 15, after welcoming President Russ Joseph Kun of the Republic of Nauru and First Lady Simina Kun with military honors,...
President Tsai hosts state banquet for President Russ Joseph Kun of Nauru
Taiwan President News
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November 15, 2022
TAIWAN, November 15 - President Tsai hosts state banquet for President Russ Joseph Kun of Nauru On November 15, President Tsai Ing-wen hosted a state luncheon in honor of President Russ Joseph Kun of the Republic of Nauru at the Presidential...
President Tsai welcomes President Russ Joseph Kun of Nauru with military honors
Taiwan President News
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November 15, 2022
TAIWAN, November 15 - President Tsai welcomes President Russ Joseph Kun of Nauru with military honors President Tsai Ing-wen officially welcomed President Russ Joseph Kun of the Republic of Nauru and First Lady Simina Kun on the morning of...
Empowering indigenous private sector through e-Commerce: A Ka Hao & Pacific Trade Invest NZ partnership
EIN Presswire
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August 29, 2022
PERTH, AUSTRALIA, August 29, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Blue Pacific continent is home to some of the world's most beautiful beaches, pristine waters, and spectacular volcanic landscapes, with an abundance of natural resources. However, our...
Empowering indigenous private sector through e-Commerce: A Ka Hao & Pacific Trade Invest NZ partnership
EIN Presswire
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August 29, 2022
PERTH, AUSTRALIA, August 29, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Blue Pacific continent is home to some of the world's most beautiful beaches, pristine waters, and spectacular volcanic landscapes, with an abundance of natural resources. However, our...