NZ Government dumps $500m climate change plan for the sinking Kiribati
Category: Kiribati
Former Kiribati president slams Australia’s ‘politicisation’ of climate action and power of fossil fuel lobby
Five days before Australian election, the former president of Kiribati urges leaders to understand climate crisis means ‘survival is on the line’ for Pacific islands
US$20m Climate Adaption support for Kiribati’s Outer Islands
A new climate change adaptation project to invest in critical climate adaption and resilience measures for many of Kiribati’s most isolated and remote communities
Kiribati receives aquaculture training from China while opening protected area to commercial fishing
The Chinese province of Hubei has sent experts to the Pacific island nation of Kiribati to conduct training in commercial aquaculture.
Kiribati steps up coconut pest control efforts through virtual training
Kiribati takes precautions on the fast-spreading Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Guam biotype that has infested its neighbouring Pacific Island countries and states
Commonwealth countries pilot new tool to gauge climate and ocean risks
A new approach to allow commonwealth participating countries on the frontlines of the climate crisis to assess and tackle climate vulnerability and risks in coastal communities
Support for Kiribati switch on marine sanctuary
An oceans’ expert is supportive of the Kiribati Government’s for its plan to open the Phoenix Island Protected Area, or the PIPA, to commercial fishing.
Kiribati PIPA decision: scientist says there’s more value in taking control of fisheries
Kiribati planning to open up PIPA to commercial fishing meant there was a minimal return for the host nations and would lead to the collapse of some nations says scientist
Seas are coming for us in Kiribati
Former Kiribati President calls for access to secure futures rather than being climate refugees. “Our land is disappearing faster than global action can stem climate change.”
Kiribati leads in waste management with Kaoki Maange System
Kiribati leads the way in dealing with waste and pollution in the region. From the Kaoki Maange System to 4R’s Bazzar initiative.