Fiji’s PM calls upon global leaders to not only reduce emissions but also support vulnerable communities and foster climate resilience
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Fiji take centre stage in historic BBNJ Treaty signing at the United Nations
Fiji becomes one of the first nations to sign the historic High Seas Treaty at the United Nations, marking a significant step towards the protection and sustainable utilisation of marine resources beyond national maritime boundaries
SIDS are being ravaged and bearing the terrible burden of bigger countries’ pursuit of profit: AOSIS Chair Mata’afa
Chair of AOSIS and Samoan PM emphasises that G20 is responsible for 80 percent of global emissions while SIDS contribute less than one percent
Push to amend Tuvalu’s Constitution to add geographical co-ordinates and archipelagic baseline
Tuvalu’s Constitution Review Committee proposes a number of significant amendments to Tuvalu’s Constitution to acknowledge climate change and sea level rise impact on the nation’s territory and statehood
Palau President calls on G20 nations to uphold their commitments to the Paris Agreement
Palau President calls on G20 nations to uphold their commitments to the Paris Agreement and limit warming to 1.5 degrees and also calls on the international community to work with SIDS to increase access to climate finance
Vanuatu’s climate data in safe hands
Vanuatu’s meteorologists and climatologists undergo training on CliDE to improve their capacity in collecting, storing, and analysing climate data for reliable predictions
PSIDS chair President Whipps calls for effective and durable partnerships and scaled-up climate finance
The PSIDS Chair emphasises the lacklustre progress made towards the SDGs and the necessity of forming sincere alliances and working together to offer financial and technical support
Pacific need strong commitment to elevate ambitious and urgent climate action, now: Forum SG
SG Puna urges development partners to prioritise climate action over self-interest and profits, stressing that climate change is the Pacific’s greatest security threat
Marine ecologist highlights urgent need to protect seagrass ecosystem for climate resilience
Marine ecologist stresses the urgent need to protect seagrass meadows for climate resilience and “blue foods”, highlighting their vital role in protecting coastal communities and providing valuable resources
Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers issue statement on Fukushima
Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers issue statement on Japan’s nuclear wastewater release, call for continued transparent dialogue with Japan and IAEA, and stress the importance of independent and verifiable scientific assessments