

A Call To Protect Our Pacific Ocean
The Pacific Parliamentarians’ Alliance on Deep Sea Mining (PPADSM) is a collective of Pacific leaders who share the strong concern to protect the ocean in light of the rush by large corporations, backed by powerful governments to mine the ocean floor for minerals before regulatory governance structures and measures are put in place.
UN OCEANS CONFERENCE 2022
Currents of Political Change: Reviewing Our Common Heritage and Common Responsibility in light of the Climate Crisis and Dangers of Deep Sea Mining


The side-event presented the voices of political leaders from Small Island Developing States (SIDS) on the currents of ocean governance, and the need for new global political commitments, a 'Pardo 2.0'. At the United Nations Oceans Conference (UNOC) 2022, we have a chance to remind member states of what it means to govern the ‘global commons’, more generally referred to as our ‘common heritage’, our ocean. It means safeguarding the health and future of all ecologies, including humankind, and generations to come from unsustainable modes of living and economic development.

Statements
ENDORSED BY:

Hon. Enele Sopoaga
Opposition Leader
Member of Parliament
Tuvalu
Representative – Pacific Elders’ Voice

Hon. Geraldine Yolande Paul
Minister for Primary Industries
Autonomous Bougainville Government
Autonomous Regional of Bougainville

H.E. Theonila Roka-Matbob
Minister of Education
Member of Parliament
Autonomous Region of Bougainville

Hon. Tarita Holm
Ngardmau State Legislator
Palau

Hon. Dahmasing John Salong
Member of Parliament
Vanuatu

Hon. Risong Tarkong
State Legislature Representative
Melekeok State and the National Capitol
Palau

Hon. Rukebai Inabo
Senator
Member of State
Palau

Hon. Amanda Masono
Member of Parliament
Autonomous Bougainville Government
Autonomous Region of Bougainville