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The UN in RMI, the nuclear legacy, climate justice and the way forward
Pacific News Service
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A year ago, on 1st October 2021, UN Secretary-General António Guterres appointed the first Resident Coordinator Micronesia, Jaap van Hierden, to head the UN’s newest Multi-Country Resident Coordinator’s Office. Based in the Federated States of...
U.S. Climate Youth Lose Decade-Long Lawsuit that Saw Plaintiffs Grow from Childhood to Adulthood
The Energy Mix
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March 27, 2025
The United States Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a petition filed by young climate activists who argued that the federal government’s role in climate change violated their constitutional rights, ending a decade-long legal battle that saw...
GIZ backs RMI’s sustainable ships
Marshall Islands Journal
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March 19, 2025
The Marshall Islands continues to move forward in its commitment to sustainable maritime transport with the continued support of the German government. The German Cooperation Agency (GIZ) facilitated a high-level RMI delegation visit to Manila...
False Flag Vessels on the rise in the Baltics
SeaNews
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July 3, 2025
On July the 1st, the Sierra (IMO: 9522324), having loaded it’s cargo at Ust Luga, on the 28th June, was tracked approaching Gotland under the Malawi flag. The Aframax tanker, linked to the notorious “shadow fleet” has been under scrutiny by the...
Marshall Islands President, UH alumna, honored with Women of Impact Award
University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
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Reading time: 2 minutesHeine (center) at the East-West Center celebration Marshall Islands President and University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa alumna Hilda Heine was honored with the East-West Center’s 2024 Women of Impact Award at a celebration on...
Supreme Court declines to hear young climate activists’ petition
Minnesota Lawyer
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March 25, 2025
PORTLAND, Ore. — The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a petition filed by young climate activists who argued that the federal government’s role in climate change violated their constitutional rights, ending a decadelong legal battle...
Decade-Long Climate Change Lawsuit Ends
KPUA - Hawaii
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March 25, 2025
(AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a petition filed by young climate activists who argued that the federal government’s role in climate change violated their constitutional rights, ending a decade long legal battle that saw...
Greenpeace And Displaced Rongelap Community Honour Commitment To Nuclear And Climate Justice Fight
Scoop
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Friday, 28 March 2025, 11:09 am Press Release: Greenpeace Forty years since the Greenpeace ship the Rainbow Warrior evacuated the people of Rongelap Island to Mejatto due to decades of US government nuclear weapons testing, Greenpeace and the...
Supreme Court Declines to Hear Youth-Led Climate Case. The Youth Say They Will Fight On
Inside Climate News
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March 27, 2025
The U.S. Supreme Court this week declined to take up a closely watched lawsuit brought by 21 young people challenging the federal government’s fossil fuel energy system. The high court’s decision Monday in Juliana v. United States ends a 10-year...
Decade-long youth climate lawsuit comes to an end in the US
Euronews
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The case has inspired similar climate legal action on behalf of young people across the United States. The US Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a petition filed by young climate activists who argued that the federal government's role in...
Marshall Islands President meets with U.S. military leaders, honored by East-West Center
Hawaii News Now
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October 27, 2024
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The president of the Republic of the Marshall Islands had a busy 5-day trip to Hawaii, receiving an East-West Center award and meeting with Indo-Pacific Command leaders. On Thursday, President Hilda Heine met with...
Crunch Time for Climate Action: Fossil Fuels or a 1.5°C Future?
Hellenic Shipping News
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March 27, 2025
With the survival of island nations hanging in the balance, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) will reconvene in London on March 31 and April 1, for a crucial two-day Intersessional Working Group on Greenhouse Gas (ISWG-GHG 19) meeting....
Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine Receives EWC’s Women Of Impact Award
Scoop
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At a celebration at the East-West Center in Honolulu Friday evening, the Center was delighted to recognize Her Excellency Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine with its 2024 Women of Impact Award. As the first woman to lead an independent Pacific...
Role of Republic of the Marshall Islands Arkansas Consulate expands
KUAF - Arkansas
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Anjanette Anjel was appointed Consul General last summer, officially taking office in September. For now, the position is interim, she said. "So far I've met with a lot of people and I enjoyed working with the people here. So if my government do...
A decadelong climate lawsuit saw plaintiffs grow from childhood to adulthood
ABC News - New York
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March 25, 2025
PORTLAND, Ore. -- The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a petition filed by young climate activists who argued that the federal government's role in climate change violated their constitutional rights, ending a decadelong legal battle...
A decadelong climate lawsuit saw plaintiffs grow from childhood to adulthood. Now, it's over
Tri City Record - New Mexico
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March 24, 2025
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a petition filed by young climate activists who argued that the federal government's role in climate change violated their constitutional rights, ending a decadelong legal...
Oil Tanker Explodes Off Libyan Coast
Oil Price
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June 30, 2025
An oil tanker has suffered an explosion off Libya’s coast, without causing any injuries or pollution, the vessel operator said on Monday, adding that the cause of the explosion is not clear yet. The ship that carried about 1 million barrels of...
U.S. Supreme Court declines to revive landmark climate suit brought by young Oregonians
Salem Reporter - Oregon
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March 24, 2025
The nation’s highest court declined to hear a petition that would have revived a landmark climate change lawsuit against the federal government, led by young Oregonians and their peers from across the country. The court’s denial ends 21 youths’...
Juliana v. US: Supreme Court Decision Brings 10-Year Climate Case to an End
Common Dreams
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March 24, 2025
Although young plaintiffs and their supporters were disappointed by the U.S. Supreme Court effectively ending their constitutional climate lawsuit on Monday, they also emphasized the positive and far-reaching impacts of Juliana v. United States...
Marshall Islands President Heine receives Women of Impact award
Islands Business
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October 28, 2024
Experts, researchers, policymakers, civil society organisations and students will soon convene in Suva to engage in meaningful discussions on climate resilience. The Global Development Network (GDN), in collaboration with the Government of Fiji...