Cook Islands PM has urged world leaders at COP29 to act decisively on climate finance and uphold the Paris Agreement, emphasising the urgent needs of vulnerable Pacific nations
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Fiji calls for more focus on Oceans at COP29
Fiji has called for greater integration of ocean themes at COP29 in Baku, urging stronger action to protect marine ecosystems vital to the Pacific’s survival
New Discovery: Largest coral in the world found in the Solomon Islands
Visible from space, the mega coral is three times larger than the previous record-breaker, is believed to be about 300 years old, storing a record of ocean conditions from past centuries
At the opening of COP29, the world is reminded “we are on a road to ruin”
COP29 President-elect Mukhtar Babayev declared, “We are on a road to ruin. Climate change is already here,” calling for urgent global action
1.5 to stay Alive for Pacific countries is non-negotiable
At COP29, the lead Coordinator for the PSIDS for the Mitigation Workstream emphasised that limiting global warming to 1.5°C is essential for the survival of vulnerable island communities
COP 29 Must Keep 1.5 Alive – Our survival cannot be negotiated: PIF Chair, Sovaleni
PIF Chair and Tongan Prime Minister urges COP29 to prioritise the 1.5-degree Celsius goal for the future of the Pacific
Small Islands negotiate their survival at COP29
Small Island nations stand united at COP29, demanding urgent action to safeguard their futures and the planet amid escalating climate threats
Conservation Dialogue unites Pacific Indigenous Leaders from Fiji, Aotearoa, Samoa and the Cook Islands towards shared vision to strengthen traditional stewardship of nature
Conservation International convened Dialogue to strengthen the effective management of land and ocean resources by Indigenous Peoples, supporting resilience amidst accelerating climate change impacts and exploring sustainable financing pathways
Vanuatu PM calls for Climate Justice, backs New Caledonia and West Papua self-determination at UNGA
Vanuatu’s Prime Minister condemned global inaction on climate change, financial reform, and decolonisation while urging immediate collective action to protect vulnerable nations
Palau Vice President calls for action on Climate, Oceans, and equality at UNGA
Palau’s Vice President called on world leaders to unite against climate change, protect oceans, and empower women, emphasising the existential threat faced by small island nations like Palau