Just a few months ago, over 300 delegates from 33 countries gathered in Nadi, Fiji, for the Sixth Forum of Ministers and Environment Authorities of Asia-Pacific. This historic meeting was the first held in the Pacific subregion and set the tone for UNEA-7 by introducing five draft resolutions focused on: Accelerating circular economy strategies Promoting coral reef resilience Enhancing youth participation on climate action Strengthening synergies in multilateral enviro

Australia has just taken a step in addressing one of the most persistent environmental and health challenges of our time: PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), often called "forever chemicals". After more than a year of hearings, site visits, and expert testimony, the Senate Select Committee on PFAS has released its final report, a nearly 400-page document that exposes regulatory gaps and sets out 47 recommendations for urgent action. "For too long, PFAS chemicals have