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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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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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PBSP Ministerial Majuro

Transport Ministers and senior government officials, from across the Pacific will convene in Majuro, Republic of Marshall Islands, for the inaugural Pacific Blue Shipping Partnership Ministerial Meeting from 09–11 June...

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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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Kautoke & Taukave (2026). Paper: Pacific Dialogue (Talanoa) At The International Maritime Organization, Journal Of Cultural Economy

The latest paper from MCST's legal researcher John Kautoke and artist John Taukave. This is an edited and abridged transcript of the presentation by John Fatuimoana Kautoke and John Taukäve...

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UNESCAP 2024-2035 Sustainable Maritime Connectivity Report – Connecting the Pacific, A Voyage towards Sustainable Development

UNESCAP's 2024-2025 Asia-Pacific Sustainable Maritime Connectivity Report marks the first jointly published annual report dedicated to assessing regional maritime transport connectivity, with a special focus on the Pacific region, where...

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UNCTAD Review of maritime transport 2025

Maritime transport and trade face daunting challenges. Ships that once passed through the Red Sea in days now sail for weeks around the Cape of Good Hope. Freight rates are...

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Webinar – One Planet Shipping: Scaling up wind

One Planet Shipping brings you their third webinar: Scaling up wind propulsion. Based on their latest report, the webinar brings insights and modelling results from the Tyndall Centre for Climate...

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

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MCST Newsletter – March 2026

We’re excited to share the Micronesian Center for Sustainable Transport’s second newsletter for 2026.This edition highlights our continued commitment to advancing sustainable, climate-resilient transport across the Pacific. Inside, you’ll find:✅Key...

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