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
Posted inStory / Vanuatu
Vanuatu leads the charge to make ecocide an International Crime
Vanuatu is leading a historic charge to make ecocide a recognised crime under international law, challenging the world to confront the devastating impact of environmental destruction
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UNSG issues a global ‘SOS’ on rising sea levels
UN Secretary-General issued a global SOS – Save Our Seas – from Tonga, warning that rising sea levels threaten the Pacific Islands and could lead to catastrophic impacts worldwide
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Vanuatu pushes ICC to recognise ecocide as international crime
Vanuatu’s UN representative has urged the International Criminal Court to recognise ecocide as the fifth international crime under the Rome Statute, emphasising the urgent need to protect the environment and hold perpetrators accountable
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Japan’s nuclear wastewater discharge not a breach of Rarotonga Treaty, confirms Cook Islands PM
Cook Islands PM confirmed that Japan’s discharge of treated nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean complies with international standards and does not violate the Rarotonga Treaty
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Pacific Leaders and Japan reach consensus on controversial Nuclear Wastewater discharge
Pacific leaders and Japan agreed on the safe discharge of Japan’s treated nuclear wastewater, ensuring compliance with international safety standards and transparency
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Tuvalu PM Feleti Teo urges global action as rising seas threaten nation’s survival
Tuvalu’s PM stressed the dire existential threat of climate change to Tuvalu, emphasising the nation’s urgent need for global cooperation to combat rising sea levels and ensure its future survival