Samoa, as Chair of AOSIS, has called for COP29 to prioritise tailored climate finance solutions for SIDS to address their unique vulnerabilities and ensure their survival amidst escalating climate impacts
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Climate change is a present reality, Cook Islands PM to world leaders
Cook Islands PM has urged world leaders at COP29 to act decisively on climate finance and uphold the Paris Agreement, emphasising the urgent needs of vulnerable Pacific nations
Fiji calls for more focus on Oceans at COP29
Fiji has called for greater integration of ocean themes at COP29 in Baku, urging stronger action to protect marine ecosystems vital to the Pacific’s survival
Solomon Islands coral discovery “reinforces” urgent need for global action on ocean protection amidst COP29
As COP29 progresses, a groundbreaking discovery of the world’s largest coral in the Solomon Islands underscores the urgent need for global action to protect vulnerable ocean ecosystems from climate change
New Discovery: Largest coral in the world found in the Solomon Islands
Visible from space, the mega coral is three times larger than the previous record-breaker, is believed to be about 300 years old, storing a record of ocean conditions from past centuries
At the opening of COP29, the world is reminded “we are on a road to ruin”
COP29 President-elect Mukhtar Babayev declared, “We are on a road to ruin. Climate change is already here,” calling for urgent global action
1.5 to stay Alive for Pacific countries is non-negotiable
At COP29, the lead Coordinator for the PSIDS for the Mitigation Workstream emphasised that limiting global warming to 1.5°C is essential for the survival of vulnerable island communities
COP 29 Must Keep 1.5 Alive – Our survival cannot be negotiated: PIF Chair, Sovaleni
PIF Chair and Tongan Prime Minister urges COP29 to prioritise the 1.5-degree Celsius goal for the future of the Pacific
Small Islands negotiate their survival at COP29
Small Island nations stand united at COP29, demanding urgent action to safeguard their futures and the planet amid escalating climate threats
Mining’s Silent Wave: The hidden impact on marine resources and coastal communities
Rural coastal communities in Solomon Islands’ Isabel Province are grappling with severe environmental and livelihood impacts from mining operations, as pollution devastates marine ecosystems and threatens food security