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Last update: 5 hours agoUN Climate Accountability: The UN General Assembly has backed a landmark International Court of Justice climate opinion, voting 141-8 (with 28 abstentions) to affirm that states have legal duties to cut emissions and address climate harm—Vanuatu led the push, while the US joined Russia, Saudi Arabia, Iran and Israel in opposing. Pacific Marine Protection: Papua New Guinea announced a 200,000 sq km “no-take” marine sanctuary to protect a western Pacific “marine highway,” linking reserves across Fiji, Vanuatu and PNG. Local Housing Pressure: In Australia, Wagga Wagga’s homelessness response is still playing out on the ground after a baby death triggered an emergency taskforce—officials say support is voluntary, but refusals may end with police enforcement. Regional Security Focus: Fiji hosted a Pacific transnational crime summit targeting illicit drugs, as seizures and trafficking routes keep shifting. What’s Next for Vanuatu: The UN vote turns last year’s ICJ ruling into political momentum for implementation, even though the resolution itself remains non-binding.
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