As great power rivalry intensifies in the Pacific, stronger regional cooperation could help small island states protect their sovereignty and avoid becoming dependent on larger powers.
Electrification and cleaner global supply chains can deliver immediate emissions cuts while building the economic foundations for a fair and lasting transition away from fossil fuels.
More than 1,500 vessels stranded by the Strait of Hormuz blockade risk spreading invasive marine species when they resume voyages, posing a wider biosecurity threat.