Micronesia in Review: Issues and Events, 1 July 2013 to 30 June 2014
Mulalap, Clement Yow (2015). "Micronesia in Review: Issues and Events, 1 July 2013 to 30 June 2014". The Contemporary Pacific. 27 (1): 211–223. doi:10.1353/cp.2015.0017. ISSN 1527-9464.
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Abstract: “Micronesia in Review: Issues and Events, 1 July 2013 to 30 June 2014,” published in The Contemporary Pacific, Volume 27, Number 1, provides an overview of significant issues and events affecting Micronesia during a one-year span. It covers several regions and topics, including:
Federated States of Micronesia (FSM): The article discusses the challenges faced by FSM in maintaining governmental integrity and highlights the dissonance between unity in international relations and domestic political discord. Additionally, the FSM government’s ratification of the Doha Amendment to the Kyoto Protocol is highlighted as a success in their climate change efforts.
The Pacific Islands Forum: This section features initiatives like the Declaration on Establishing a Pacific Regional Data Repository and commitments from various international conferences to tackle issues like illegal fishing, ocean conservation, and climate change.
Guam: Efforts to strengthen Chamorro culture and identity are emphasized, including cultural documentation, arts education, and political initiatives. The article also touches upon Guam’s political struggles and efforts to unite factions within the community.
Kiribati: The review highlights the country’s vulnerability to climate change, discussing President Tong’s campaigns on this front and the IPCC report indicating the threats faced by island nations like Kiribati due to rising sea levels.
The article serves as a detailed record of political, cultural, and environmental issues and events in Micronesia from July 2013 to June 2014, reflecting both challenges and achievements across the region.
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