Island nations adopted an action plan at the World Island Nations Ocean Conference to address climate change, focusing on human resource development and sustainable ocean management. The Nippon Foundation pledged $100 million over 10 years to support these initiatives.
A maritime conference focusing on climate change and infrastructure cooperation opened in Tokyo with 34 nations attending. Australia and Japan are strengthening ties with island nations in the Pacific to counter China's growing influence, especially following the US's reduced international aid.
At the Island States Ocean Summit in Tokyo, Japan's Sanae Takaichi presented Japan as a reliable partner for Pacific nations, pledging support against climate change impacts and enhancing maritime security, offering an alternative to superpower influence.
