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Lands separated by water pulled together by a need to address climate change.
February 25, 2021
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Once referred to as the South Pacific or the Pacific Islands, Oceania is one of the most expansive regions in the world. Spanning from the eastern to the western hemisphere, the island nations and territories which make up Oceania share natural features such as sandy white beaches and sparkling blue water, but they also host similar concerns such as water pollution, rising sea levels, toxic waste and extinction of species.
“The islands’ small scale and ecological sensitivity means that the environments are fragile, some of the most fragile in the world,” said Mele Wendt, former