Kiribati begins marine spatial planning, seeking to sustainably manage its vast ocean resources for ecological, economic, and social benefits with the Pacific BioScapes Programme
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Fiji and WFP sign agreement for Cyclone-affected households
Fiji partners with WFP to pioneer Anticipatory Action program to provide timely assistance and cash transfers to vulnerable populations ahead of forecasted tropical cyclones
Study reveals neighbours are factors to scaling Indigenous-led conservation
Research in Fiji shows that support from environmental organisations, local committees, and trust-building efforts are crucial in expanding Indigenous-led conservation, showing valuable insights for global conservation efforts amidst climate and biodiversity crises
A metal chest brings laughter to a cyclone-ravaged community in remote Vanuatu
With partners, UNICEF continues to support cyclone response efforts
Pacific preparations for INC-4 provides common understanding on key issues ahead of Ottawa
Pacific countries move closer to finalising preparations for INC-4 on plastic pollution after successful regional workshop in New Zealand, aiming for unified Pacific voice
World’s top emitters need to be reminded, despite pledges to Pacific Resilient Facility
Zarak Khan stressed that while big nations are committing funds to the Pacific Resilient Facility, they should also remember their responsibility towards the climate impacts faced by the blue Pacific continent
Pacific Resilience Facility gains momentum
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
Samoa, as AOSIS Chair, encouraged by work of Pacific SIDS in plastics treaty negotiations
Samoa, as the Chair of AOSIS, applauds the progress of PSIDS in strengthening their capacity to advocate for a binding treaty on plastic pollution, voicing support for their engagement and coordination ahead of the INC-4 session
Why the INC process matters to the Kingdom of Tonga and Solomon Islands
As plastic pollution continues to ravage Tonga and Solomon Islands, officials lead efforts to combat the crisis, stressing the urgent need for action in international negotiations
Science says Tuvalu will drown within decades; the reality is worse
The relentless storm surges have submerged Tuvalu’s main road, prompting deep existential questions and highlighting the urgent need for decisive climate action