Tuvalu Foreign Minister says “We are sinking” due to the deadly and existential threats of climate change and sea level rise
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Climate change is no longer an issue for debate, the science is clear: Forum SG
Forum SG says holding 1.5 degrees is critical to the future of the Blue Pacific to avoid the worst of climate change impacts. “Every extra bit of warming matters for our future, for our survival.”
Developed nations are failing us- Fiji PM Bainimarama
Fiji PM says developed nations are failing us living potential for clean energy and adaptation on the table by missing their 100 billion pledge two years running
Australia’s commitment to coal is putting my country of Kiribati in danger
Constant change in the climate policies of Australia and New Zealand has been a huge disappointment to Pacific island nations
Fortescue signs agreement to pursue green energy and hydrogen projects in Papua New Guinea
PNG Fortescue Future Industries has signed a deal to undertake feasibility studies to develop up to seven hydropower projects and 11 geothermal energy projects in the country
Samoa Prime Minister Tells COP26 – “There Are No Trade-offs, We Are Negotiating the Survival of Our Islands.”
Samoa’s PM says the Blue Pacific needs to inject urgency and ambitious actions to deliver the needed climate action
We are not just victims; we are resilient beacons of hope: Brianna Fruean
Young climate activist urged world leaders to walk the talk whilst Pacific Islands work together to fight against climate crisis
UN supports Pacific struggle in the fight against climate change
UN urged nations to pledge stronger cuts to emissions whilst supporting the Pacific in its fight against the impacts of climate change
PSIDS disappointed at the slow progress of COP26 negotiation
The chair of PSIDS told Pacific Leaders Informal Dialogue “we cannot leave Glasgow without fighting to keep the 1.5C goal alive.”
Pacific calls for dedicated funding facility for loss and damage
Pacific calls for additional and dedicated funds to help them recover from loss and damages caused by climate impacts