“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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MSG Secretariat condemns Japan’s discharge of ALPS water
MSG Secretariat criticises Japan for using the IAEA report to justify the discharge of treated nuclear waste water into the Pacific Ocean

Pacific nations must continue to support Marshall Islands call for nuclear justice: Forum SG
SG Puna calls for continued support to Marshall Islands for nuclear justice and upholding the Nuclear Free Zone enacted under the Rarotonga Treaty

Forum SG Puna urges action, ambition at UNFCC-Pacific High Level Climate Meet
SG Puna called on development partners to put aside their self-interest and profit motivations and join Pacific in the fight against climate change