Kiwa Initiative opens a new call for proposals to 19 eligible countries in the Pacific, which runs from 20 September to 12 November 2023, to enhance climate resilience in the Pacific through Nature-based Solutions
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Tuvalu Constitution updated: culture, climate change and decolonisation
Tuvalu’s parliament unanimously passed the Constitution of Tuvalu Act 2023, incorporating crucial amendments on climate change, governance stability, judicial reform, and rights and culture set to take effect on 1 October
Pacific Oceans Commissioner welcomes signing of BBNJ Agreement
Pacific Ocean Commissioner commends Pacific countries, led by the Federated States of Micronesia, for signing the BBNJ Agreement, highlighting its significance in uniting nations for the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity beyond borders
Fiji’s PM champions Climate Justice at UN General Assembly
Fiji’s PM calls upon global leaders to not only reduce emissions but also support vulnerable communities and foster climate resilience
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