30/09/26 MCST Webinar: “Pacific Leadership in Maritime Decarbonization: From Global Commitments to Local Action”

The Pacific is not just responding to the global maritime decarbonization agenda – Pacific voices are helping shape it.

But what happens when global commitments reach our islands?

This conversation will explore Pacific leadership, priorities and perspectives on maritime decarbonization – and how global commitments can translate into practical, meaningful and locally relevant action across Pacific Island countries.

• Moderator: John Taukave M.A
• Keynote: Hon. Ralph Regenvanu — Vanuatu Minister for Climate Change Adaptation, Energy, Environment, Meteorology, Geo-Hazards and Disaster Management.
• Panelist: Dr. Michael Vahs — Maritime Academic Expert
• Panelist: Mrs. Aseri Driu — Director, Transport Planning, Fiji
• Panelist: Ms. Alison Newell — Maritime Researcher
• Panelist: Ambassador Albon Ishoda — Presidential Special Envoy for Maritime Decarbonization, Republic of the Marshall Islands