Fijian PM told the UN SG that any scope of stability will be lost without collective global action to address the underlying threat of climate crisis
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Vanuatu calls for pressure on State Parties yet to submit NDCs in-line with 1.5-degree pathways
Vanuatu has urged parties in the COP26 negotiations to have new and updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) that represent the highest possible ambition.
Marshall Islands push to keep 1.5c alive as world on track for disastrous heating
Climate envoy told COP26 to focus on increasing the 2030 mitigation ambition. “As the Marshall Islands envoy, I can’t accept that failure. Failure is accepting that perhaps there isn’t a future for my country.”
Forum SG calls on world leaders to accelerate work on loss and damage, oceans
Forum SG says limiting warming to 1.5 degrees “is our survival roadmap” whilst calling on world leaders to accelerate work on loss and damage and oceans
AOSIS not happy with COP26 draft text
AOSIS warned that the language in the COP26 draft text is not strong enough to prevent dangerous warming and keep 1.5C within reach
1.5C limit is non-negotiable, PSIDS tells COP26
PSIDS urged all nations to make COP26 a turning point in collective efforts to raise the level of ambition and save the planet for future generations
World needs urgent and ambitious action right now!
SG Puna says adaptation science, knowledge and investment are critical to prepare and protect our Blue Pacific at the launch of the ROAR initiative
Forum Chair calls for APEC countries to combat climate change
Pacific cannot overstate the urgency of taking the actions necessary to make net-zero emissions achievable by all, says Bainimarama
Tuvalu to remain a state if it is submerged by sea level rise
Tuvalu Foreign Minister says “We are sinking” due to the deadly and existential threats of climate change and sea level rise
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.”