ADB-Vanuatu initiate groundbreaking to extend the electricity grid and help provide energy access to previously unenergised areas in Espiritu Santo
Category: Our region
Pacific Islanders to bear the long-term impact of looming Fukushima water release: Senator
Guam Senator concerned with the IAEA report on Fukushima water release says “Pacific are expected to bear the cost of foreign powers’ nuclear decisions”
Notes from Tuvalu: Leading the way in adapting to sea-level rise
With the threat of sea level rise climbing at unprecedented rates, Tuvalu is creating 7.3 hectares of raised land which is designed to remain well above sea levels in 2100
New Report: FSM faces health threats, stronger storms, and challenges for atolls and fisheries from Climate Change
A new report states Federated States of Micronesia faces ecosystem declines, health threats, stronger storms, and challenges for atolls and fisheries from Climate Change
New app helps young people turn tide on plastic pollution
A new app ‘Tide Turners’ encourages young people to switch to reusable products and go plastic-free where possible that can help stem the flow of plastic into the world’s ocean
Pacific youth capacity strengthened at inaugural Loss and Damage dialogue
Pacific youths recognised as an essential part of the climate change-related loss and damage dialogues as they will be carrying on this work and will be most affected by the impacts of climate change
World Bank and Fiji collaborate to enhance climate resilience and social protection measures
World Bank and Fiji collaborate to create a more sustainable and resilient future, fostering social protection and economic growth in the face of climate challenges in Fiji
The grim reality of Loss and Damage in Fiji
Climate change-induced Loss and Damage has forced six villages in Fiji to relocate, with the possibility of more to follow
The Loss and Damage of Niue’s history
Niue is working to rebuild its Museum that tells the story of its history and identity that was destroyed by 2004 Tropical Cyclone Heta, leaving only 10 percent of its Niuean history
Loss and damage washing our Pacific Islands culture away
Marshall Islands climate envoy says loss and damage is washing away Pacific culture. “When that land disappears, the cultural knowledge also disappears” as our culture is deeply tied to land