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ISWG-GHG 22: 6PAC+ Positions and Perspectives

MCST Working Paper 008 by John Kautoke, Aileen Sefeti, Maria Sahib and John Taukäve The latest MCST working paper covers Pacific perspectives from the 22nd Intersessional Working Group on the Reduction...

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Press Release: MCST Launches Pacific Maritime Database Project

The database can be found on MCSTs website under Research > Pacific Maritime Database Project. Link to Database

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GBSI Climatic Research Initiative

MCST is pleased to announce a new research partnership project with The Green Based Strategy Institute (GBSI), a South Korean based & youth-led policy research institute. We will support GBSI...

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PBSP Ministerial Majuro 2026: Outcome Statement

On the 10th and 11th of June 2026 in Majuro, the Ministers responsible for Maritime Transportation of Fiji, Federated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Naoero, Palau, the Republic of the Marshall...

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JET News Ep 10: GIZ’s Raffael Held

Talanoa with the Traveling Diplomat, hosted by John “Jay-J” Taukave, brings you a special episode recorded aboard the SV Juren Ae in Majuro, Marshall Islands, during the inaugural Pacific Blue...

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ISWG-GHG 22: 6PAC+ Positions and Perspectives

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Tyndall Centre – International shipping climate change targets: 2026 update

This University of Manchester Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research 2026 briefing note updates the 2023 academic paper "Are the IMO’s new targets for international shipping compatible with the Paris...

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World Bank (2026). Report: Ports, Ships, and Fuels: Maritime Efficiency, Safety, and Sustainability in East Asia and Pacific

Ports, Ships, and Fuels is the World Bank Group’s East Asia and Pacific regional report on the maritime sector. It takes a system‑wide view, examining ports, ships, and fuels together, illustrating...

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MCST WEBINAR 08/04/26 – Exploring Maritime Technologies for the Pacific: Existing Solutions and Future Pathways?

This webinar from 08 April 2026 explores the current maritime technologies available to the Pacific region and discusses future pathways to support a more sustainable, low carbon shipping sector. It includes...

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Mason et al (2026). Report: A Global Fleet Under Wind: Scaling Wind Propulsion for Emission Reduction, Energy Demand and Equity

This report provides the first comprehensive assessment of wind propulsion fuel savings and uptake across the entire wind-suitable fleet. Using Automatic Identification System (AIS) ship tracking data and advanced wind...

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De Beukelaer et al. (2026) Paper: Sailing Through Time: Building Pacific Maritime Resilience

This article examines the Pacific Blue Shipping Partnership (PBSP), an ambitious initiative aimed at decarbonising maritime transport across Oceania. The study explores the cultural, historical and technological aspects of wind-propelled...

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De Beukelaer (2026). Paper: Regulating Logistics: Compliance Capitalism Or Compliance Environmentalism?

Paper by MCST's Expert Advisor and Senior Lecturer in Culture & Climate, University of Melbourne Christiaan De Beukelaer. Drawing on earth system science, doughnut economics, and critical perspectives on global...

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Video: Fiji’s Ministerial Advisor Discusses PBSP & SV Juren Ae

Whilst in Majuro, Sele Tagivuni, who is Fiji's Ministerial Climate Resilience & Finance Advisor, spoke to our team on board the SV Juren Ae.Sele outlined the potential this vessel demonstrates...

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Breaking: PBSP Charter Signed by Seven Pacific Nations

On Thursday 11 June the inaugural Pacific Blue Shipping Partnership (PBSP) Ministerial Council concluded with the signing of the PBSP Charter by seven Pacific Ministers. Read the full press release...

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MCST Newsletter – May 2026

We’re pleased to share the latest newsletter from the Micronesian Center for Sustainable Transport. This edition covers: Updates from ISWG GHG 21 and MEPC84 discussions on maritime decarbonisation Celebrating the...

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