Marshall Islands

Earlier today

ICE deportation action lands Marshallese, Micronesians in Guantánamo ‘terror’ base Asia Pacific Report07:34

Reducing Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP's) in the Pacific through innovative actions Pacific Regional Environment Programme02:21

Yesterday

"Blue Fee" to fund conservation and climate adaptation efforts in the Marshall Islands Pacific Regional Environment Programme23:08 18-Jul-25

ICE deportation action lands Marshallese, Micronesians in Guantanamo Radio New Zealand02:39 18-Jul-25

In the last 7 days

“A peace-building front-liner’s work often goes unnoticed” -Pushpi Weerakoon Sri Lanka Daily Mirror19:54 16-Jul-25

"Our ambition knows no bounds" - Marshall Islands at UN Climate Convention Pacific Regional Environment Programme02:49 16-Jul-25

The Pacific Climate Change Centre is Officially Open Pacific Regional Environment Programme20:41 13-Jul-25

In the last month

Stirling University expedition to find secrets of ancient navigation technique Stirling News15:13 11-Jul-25

SPREP’s growing presence in the North Pacific highlighted at 27th Micronesian Islands Forum Pacific Regional Environment Programme21:38 10-Jul-25

Marshall Islands Launches Inform Project for Improved Environmental Reporting Pacific Regional Environment Programme04:42 10-Jul-25

Scientists join indigenous Pacific sailors to investigate centuries-old skill of wave piloting University of Stirling12:25 9-Jul-25

UN Human Rights Council fails to call out fossil fuels after decision cuts mention Climate Home09:34 9-Jul-25

Pacific countries benefit from applying EIA principles to transboundary movement of waste Pacific Regional Environment Programme06:32 8-Jul-25

Special snap program could improve maternal health, researchers say KAIT 804:44 8-Jul-25

Working for "a future detoxified" Pacific Regional Environment Programme00:46 8-Jul-25

The Rainbow Warrior 1985-2025 | Part 2: Nuclear Refugees In The Pacific - The Ev... Scoop07:32 7-Jul-25

Marshall Islands and SPREP work together to develop crucial national environment documents Pacific Regional Environment Programme22:49 6-Jul-25

The Rainbow Warrior saga. Part 2: Nuclear refugees in the Pacific – the evacuation of Rongelap Asia Pacific Report15:00 6-Jul-25

Nauru signs two landmark agreements in Majuro Radio New Zealand22:00 4-Jul-25

Eyewitness account of Rainbow Warrior voyage – new Eyes of Fire edition Asia Pacific Report03:55 4-Jul-25

Air Marshall Islands, Nauru Airlines team up ch-aviation01:13 4-Jul-25

Nauru Airlines and Air Marshall Islands announce new cooperation agreement AeroTime10:55 3-Jul-25

Preparing for the designation of the Pacific region's first Particularly Sensitive Sea Area Pacific Regional Environment Programme01:51 3-Jul-25

SPREP launches 2013 Annual Report Pacific Regional Environment Programme11:47 2-Jul-25

Micronesian Summit in Majuro this week aims to be ‘one step ahead’ Asia Pacific Report11:02 1-Jul-25

Russian shadow fleet tanker exploded in the Mediterranean Sea: HUR told what is happening with it now UNN.ua10:20 1-Jul-25

Micronesian Summit in Majuro this week Radio New Zealand22:37 30-Jun-25

Doubleplus Unsmart: Mixing Profits and Nuclear Weapons CounterPunch06:59 27-Jun-25

In celebration of World Water Day – adapting to climate change through better water management Pacific Regional Environment Programme00:37 27-Jun-25

Invasive Species Strategy and Action Plans in Micronesia Pacific Regional Environment Programme22:15 24-Jun-25

War wrecks threaten our ocean, says Marshall Islands Pacific Regional Environment Programme21:48 23-Jun-25

Niue, and the Republic of the Marshall Islands to enhance access to climate finance in 2018 Pacific Regional Environment Programme05:51 20-Jun-25

Investing in community engagement for project success in Majuro Pacific Regional Environment Programme03:48 20-Jun-25

OKC's deadCenter Film Festival Celebrates 25 Years Houston Press10:25 19-Jun-25

Marshall Islands host of the 25th Meeting of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme Pacific Regional Environment Programme03:11 19-Jun-25

U.S. Coast Guard deploys band to Republic of Marshall Islands, raises awareness of boating safety United States Coast Guard22:33 18-Jun-25

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The Marshall Islands, officially known as the Republic of the Marshall Islands, is an island country near Guam in the Pacific Ocean, slightly west of the International Date Line. Its population is spread out over five main islands and 29 coral atolls, comprising of 1,156 individual islands and islets. The country has the largest portion of its territory composed of water of any sovereign state, at around 97.87%. The Marshall Islands' capital and largest country is Majuro.

A significant portion of the Marshall Islands' economy relies on fishing and agriculture with fishing, particularly tuna processing, playing a crucial role in supporting the country's food security and export revenues. Additionally, copra (dried coconut meat) production plays a key tole in the country's agricultural sector.

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