Forum DSG calls on Pacific region to oppose subsidies that support overfishing and emphasises the importance of the WTO Fisheries Subsidies Agreement in combating IUU fishing and protecting the oceans
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Climate adaptation costs exceed Paris pledge- Kiribati President Maamau told UN General Assembly
Kiribati President urged countries to put more funds beyond the global pledge agreed to in Paris as projected cost for climate adaptation has significantly increased
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Climate action, not more promises- FSM President Simina told 78th UN General Assembly
“We don’t need more promises. What we need is action. For promises to turn into policy and for policy to turn into proactive steps towards real solutions.” – Micronesian President told UNGA
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Marshall Islands President calls on the world to declare war on climate change
“It is time for eloquence of actions. Let deeds, not words be our operating principle.” Marshall Islands President told 78th UNGA as the fate of low-lying island nations, including his own, is in jeopardy due to climate change
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Pacific Oceans Commissioner welcomes signing of BBNJ Agreement
Pacific Ocean Commissioner commends Pacific countries, led by the Federated States of Micronesia, for signing the BBNJ Agreement, highlighting its significance in uniting nations for the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity beyond borders
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SIDS are being ravaged and bearing the terrible burden of bigger countries’ pursuit of profit: AOSIS Chair Mata’afa
Chair of AOSIS and Samoan PM emphasises that G20 is responsible for 80 percent of global emissions while SIDS contribute less than one percent
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Palau President calls on G20 nations to uphold their commitments to the Paris Agreement
Palau President calls on G20 nations to uphold their commitments to the Paris Agreement and limit warming to 1.5 degrees and also calls on the international community to work with SIDS to increase access to climate finance
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PSIDS chair President Whipps calls for effective and durable partnerships and scaled-up climate finance
The PSIDS Chair emphasises the lacklustre progress made towards the SDGs and the necessity of forming sincere alliances and working together to offer financial and technical support
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Pacific need strong commitment to elevate ambitious and urgent climate action, now: Forum SG
SG Puna urges development partners to prioritise climate action over self-interest and profits, stressing that climate change is the Pacific’s greatest security threat
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Future of prosperity lies in our ocean – its fishery and its resources: Forum SG
SG Puna highlights the need for the Pacific to shift away from relying heavily on tuna access revenues and focus on diversifying and future-proofing the tuna industry amidst challenges like IUU fishing, climate change, and shifting market dynamics