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
Posted inStory / Tonga
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
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Samoa PM Mata’afa calls for fair global governance for Island states
Samoa’s PM called for global action to address the pressing challenges of climate change, economic instability, and debt faced by SIDS, stressing that their future is linked to global sustainability and resilience efforts
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Micronesia calls for urgent action on climate crisis at Summit of the Future
FSM President urged that “the time for action is now,” highlighting the urgent need for global cooperation to address the serious impacts of climate change on small island nations
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Palau’s President urges International collaboration on climate Change at UNGA
Palau’s President urged global action on climate change to protect vulnerable nations from rising sea levels and extreme weather impacts at the Summit of the Future
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IUCN director general urges immediate action on climate crisis at Oceania Forum
As 2023 marks the hottest year on record, IUCN Director General warns that Oceania stands at a critical crossroads, facing an urgent need for action to combat the dual crises of biodiversity loss and climate change