Praising the decision made at COP27 on loss and damage, Pacific climate champion lamented the failure to achieve emissions targets and the phasing out of fossil fuels
Posted inStory / Vanuatu
Vanuatu elevates draft resolution to UNGA requesting an advisory opinion from ICJ on climate change
Humanity must “leave no stone unturned in its effort to address the climate crisis,” says Vanuatu’s special climate envoy
Posted inStory / Papua New Guinea
Prolonged drought leaves many without food and water in PNG
Many PNG residents are suffering from the detrimental effects of severe prolonged drought. PNG PM says his government will look at how best they can help those affected
Posted inStory / Our region
Pacific Ocean Commissioner calls on world to conclude a legal binding agreement on marine biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction
SG Puna urged all nations of the UN family to conclude a legal binding agreement on marine biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction
Posted inStory / Our region
U.S Vice President to request $600 million for ocean resilience in Pacific Islands
U.S Vice President to request $600 million that will help the Pacific region strengthen climate resilience, invest in marine planning and conservation, combat IUU fishing, and enhance maritime security
Posted inStory / Our region
Pacific dealing with runaway climate crisis: Forum Chair
“We continue to deal with a runaway climate crisis, in which we will soon find ourselves on the brink of no return.” – Fijian PM
Posted inStory / Our region
Calls on UN member states to join the Declaration on Preserving Maritime Zones in the face of Climate Change-related sea-level rise
SG Puna reiterated the threats of climate change and sea-level rise as the defining issue that imperils the livelihoods and well-being of Pacific people
Posted inStory / Our region
Marine and coastal ecosystems most threatened in the world
Pacific expressed regret that Goal 14 is the least funded and that there are no markets for carbon sequestration or coastal protection
Posted inStory / Our region
Pacific Small Island Developing States call for stronger partnerships to sustainably manage oceans
Pacific Small Island Developing States told UN Ocean Conference that international law, strong partnerships and honoured commitments chart the way to sustainable ocean management
Posted inStory / Tonga
Tonga recognises the importance of science, and transfer of marine technology to SIDS
Tonga calls on other countries to join the Political Declaration to enhance marine scientific knowledge, research capacity and transfer of marine technology to SIDS