Vanuatu’s Attorney General has called for urgent climate justice, urging the International Court of Justice to hold historical polluters accountable for the Global South’s disproportionate climate burdens
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Vanuatu’s Climate Change envoy blasts major emitters Australia, U.S at ICJ Climate case
Vanuatu’s Special Envoy for Climate Change criticised major polluters like Australia and the U.S for using failed treaties as excuses for inaction during the ICJ climate hearings
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“1.5 to Stay Alive”: SPREP DG Nawadra urge action at COP29, Warn of existential threats
At COP29, the SPREP Director General urged world leaders to secure a meaningful climate agreement, emphasising that for PSIDS, survival hinges on limiting global warming to 1.5°C
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“Save the Pacific, Save the World”: Forum SG Waqa’s urgent call at COP29
PIF Secretary-General has urged global leaders at COP29 to act swiftly on climate finance and emissions reductions, warning that climate change poses the greatest existential threat to Pacific nations
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Vanuatu PM calls for Climate Justice, backs New Caledonia and West Papua self-determination at UNGA
Vanuatu’s Prime Minister condemned global inaction on climate change, financial reform, and decolonisation while urging immediate collective action to protect vulnerable nations
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AOSIS Leaders demand global recognition of statehood amid rising seas
AOSIS leaders have declared that climate change will not undermine the sovereignty or statehood of small island nations, emphasising that their maritime rights and international status remain intact despite rising sea levels
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Marshall Islands calls for global accountability on Climate, Nuclear testing, and Human rights at UNGA
At the 79th UNGA, Marshall Islands President called for urgent global action on climate change, nuclear legacy, and human rights, urging world leaders to uphold justice and safeguard the future of vulnerable nations
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Nauru’s President Adeang calls for urgent action on Climate, Ocean mining, and UN reform at UNGA
Nauru’s President urged global leaders at the UNGA79 to address climate change, financial inequality, and deep-sea mineral management, emphasising international cooperation and the need for urgent reforms
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Fiji names Minister Bainivalu as Commonwealth Climate advocacy champion
Fiji’s Fisheries and Forestry Minister, Alitia Bainivalu appointed as the Advocacy Champion for the Commonwealth Living Lands Charter
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Urgent global climate action needed, says Forum Chair Sovaleni
Tonga’s PM called for urgent global climate action, emphasising the existential threat climate change poses to the Pacific Islands and urged world leaders to fulfill their emissions reduction and climate finance commitments