Director of Programmes and Initiatives at the PIFS outlined plans for the urgent establishment of the Pacific Resilience Facility, seeking to mobilise $250 million this year for climate and disaster preparedness initiatives
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Japan Foreign Minister assures Pacific nations of ALPS treated water discharge compliance
Japan reaffirms adherence to international safety standards for Fukushima nuclear plant’s treated water discharge into the Pacific Ocean
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COP28 Highlights: COP28 adopts ‘UAE consensus’ paving the way for fossil fuel transition
COP28 President announced the endorsement of the ‘UAE Consensus’, marking a significant shift by addressing fossil fuels for the first time however, AOSIS raised concerns over the Global Stocktake’s procedural issues and insufficient commitments to peak emissions by 2025
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COP28 Highlights: Pacific tuna face alarming consequences without 1.5-degree climate action: FFA DG
FFA DG called for a strong commitment to align with the 1.5-degree target to mitigate projected Tuna losses in Pacific fisheries and urged the inclusion of fisheries in climate discussions
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Niue Minister calls on the U.S for commitment in climate action and Australia for stronger Pacific collaboration
Niue’s Minister urged the U.S and Australia to make stronger commitments to climate action and stressed the need for genuine and sustained engagement to address the Pacific region’s challenges
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Palau’s Climate Change negotiator, Xavier Matsutaro emphasises ambition and urgency at COP28
Palau’s climate change negotiator stresses the crucial need for ambition and urgency at COP28, emphasising the pivotal role of emission reduction in combating climate change and achieving the 1.5-degree Celsius goal
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Forum Leaders express concern over Japan’s nuke waster water release
PIF leaders expressed strong concerns over Japan’s release of treated radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean, citing potential threats to the health and security of the region
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Saudi Arabia pledge US$50 million to kick start the Pacific Resilience Facility
Saudi Arabia pledged $50 million to initiate the Pacific Resilience Facility, a financing initiative addressing the vulnerability of Pacific nations to the climate emergency and alleviating debt distress
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UN must act decisively to support small islands states impacted by sea level rise: UNGA President
UNGA President urged international support for Pacific Island nations facing existential threats from climate change, stressing the need for swift action, adaptation and resilience building
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Inalienability of affected UN Member States’ sovereignty and statehood raised at SIS Leaders Meeting
UNGA President stressed safeguarding sovereignty and statehood for vulnerable smaller island states amidst climate change, pledging to collaborate with PIF members to address the challenges, secure climate finance, and preserve cultural heritage