Marshall Islands

In the last hour

‘We’re not giving up. I appeal to this process not to give up on us’ – Marshall Islands Pacific Regional Environment Programme21:29

Marshall Islands launches universal basic income program using digital wallet Cointelegraph21:13

Earlier today

In celebration of World Water Day – adapting to climate change through better water management Pacific Regional Environment Programme10:57

Building Island Resilience: GEF 6 Regional Invasive Project Terminal Review and Knowledge Sharing Workshop Pacific Regional Environment Programme01:46

New reservoir increases water security on Majuro. Pacific Regional Environment Programme01:46

Yesterday

Lloyd’s Register and Marshall Islands certify Helm CONNECT electronic record books Ship Management International10:08 17-Nov-25

In the last 7 days

IRGC Seizes Foreign Oil Tanker South Of Iran Eurasia Review18:57 16-Nov-25

US accuses Iran of violating international law over tanker seizure Iran International18:14 16-Nov-25

Trump can't grasp the terrifying reality of what he just promised The Raw Story17:37 16-Nov-25

US reacts to seizure of foreign tanker by IRGC Mehr News Agency05:51 16-Nov-25

US Navy ‘Actively Monitoring' Tanker Seizure by Iran's Revolutionary Guard The Tribune, California21:25 15-Nov-25

Iran confirms seizure of Marshall Islands-flagged tanker UPI21:23 15-Nov-25

IRGC naval forces detain Marshall Islands–registered tanker over illicit petrochemical shipment Iran Front Page13:39 15-Nov-25

Ship diverted toward Iran territorial waters after incident Iranian Labour News Agency07:43 15-Nov-25

Iranian military seizes tanker Talara off UAE coast UNN.ua20:16 14-Nov-25

Iran Seizes Oil Tanker Off UAE Coast Amid Escalating Gulf Tensions gCaptain15:44 14-Nov-25

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards drags Marshall Islands tanker into its waters, triggers fresh standoff The Telegraph, Calcutta15:12 14-Nov-25

The Perilous Norm of Weapons Testing Antiwar.com05:44 14-Nov-25

Meeting of the Noumea Convention, an instrument for the protection of the Pacific’s natural resources, takes place today Pacific Regional Environment Programme00:59 14-Nov-25

USCGC Frederick Hatch returns to Guam following drydock in Honolulu United States Coast Guard23:46 11-Nov-25

President of Marshall Islands encourages “bold path” on eve of ‘COP of truth’ Pacific Regional Environment Programme12:56 11-Nov-25

Universal Periodic Review 50: UK Statement on the Marshall Islands GOV.UK (Press Release)11:39 11-Nov-25

In the last month

Allies call for Taiwan's inclusion in UN climate talks ahead of COP30 Focus Taiwan12:40 10-Nov-25

The Devastating Legacy of Nuclear Weapons Tests Rolling Stone14:08 9-Nov-25

What do Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Marshall Islands have in common? Pacific Regional Environment Programme00:02 8-Nov-25

Strong environmental impact assessment engagement in Republic of the Marshall Islands Pacific Regional Environment Programme20:25 6-Nov-25

State of Environment and National Environment Management Strategy workshop held in Republic of Marshall Islands Pacific Regional Environment Programme16:21 6-Nov-25

Invasive Species Strategy and Action Plans in Micronesia Pacific Regional Environment Programme15:50 6-Nov-25

Trump’s Nuclear Testing Threat Isn’t Just Reckless — It’s a Betrayal of History Inkstick12:28 6-Nov-25

Island Resilience in Action: Majuro’s Invasive Myna Bird Eradication Success Pacific Regional Environment Programme04:14 6-Nov-25

US reports test launch of unarmed Minuteman III ICBM UNN.ua13:58 5-Nov-25

Fifth Climate & Development Ministerial calls for action on adaptation finance at COP30 International Institute for Environment and Development07:29 5-Nov-25

Marshall Islands & St Lucia spearhead work of Coalition of High Ambition Nations Pacific Regional Environment Programme01:29 4-Nov-25

Hotter, Drier, Wetter. Helping you to Face the Future. Pacific Regional Environment Programme09:20 3-Nov-25

How A Smaller Business Outfitted The Marshall Islands’ First Ever Soccer Team Forbes01:02 3-Nov-25

Turning the tide on the war against waste Pacific Regional Environment Programme14:23 1-Nov-25

Marshall Islands and Palau sign on to second “Because the Ocean” Declaration Pacific Regional Environment Programme09:21 31-Oct-25

Policy on Access and Benefit Sharing drafted for the Republic of the Marshall Islands Pacific Regional Environment Programme01:22 31-Oct-25

Introducing the Iokwe Bag – a rubbish bag with a difference Pacific Regional Environment Programme20:26 30-Oct-25

Working to keep the Pacific safe from hazardous waste Pacific Regional Environment Programme21:52 29-Oct-25

Marshall Islands to host SPREP Officer Pacific Regional Environment Programme21:42 29-Oct-25

"Blue Fee" to fund conservation and climate adaptation efforts in the Marshall Islands Pacific Regional Environment Programme13:23 29-Oct-25

Pacific lawmakers call for creation of human rights commissions to fight nuclear testing legacy Asia Pacific Report07:29 29-Oct-25

Pacific lawmakers call for creation of human rights commissions to fight nuclear legacy Radio New Zealand18:00 28-Oct-25

Informed E-Learning in the Pacific Pacific Regional Environment Programme00:05 28-Oct-25

Marshall Islands approves LNG tankers with WindWings Machinery Market10:16 27-Oct-25

New Solid Waste Management Plan for Majuro, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Endorsed. Pacific Regional Environment Programme22:59 26-Oct-25

Virtually Enhancing Marshall Islands Protected Areas with GIS and site mapping skills Pacific Regional Environment Programme21:48 26-Oct-25

Niue, and the Republic of the Marshall Islands to enhance access to climate finance in 2018 Pacific Regional Environment Programme03:46 24-Oct-25

Tanker company moves fleet to Bermuda Royal Gazette23:45 21-Oct-25

Reducing Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP's) in the Pacific through innovative actions Pacific Regional Environment Programme23:34 20-Oct-25

Decarbonization Focus Moves to MPEC Working Group After IMO’s Delay The Maritime Executive19:25 20-Oct-25

SI pledges USD $1m to Pacific Resilience Facility Solomon Star News06:01 20-Oct-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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