Tuvalu’s PM told world leaders that Loss and Damage is not an adaptation and they should be treated separately
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Posted inStory / Micronesia
FSM paving the way for the Pacific by depositing its maritime boundaries with the UN
Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is the first country in the region to deposit its maritime boundaries baselines with the United Nations.
Posted inStory / Our region
Call to defend our oceans at COP26, traditional knowledge important
Fiji’s PM challenged world leaders to seriously defend the ocean like they’re defending their citizens
Posted inStory / Papua New Guinea
Plans to stop deforestation
The decision to stop all large scale logging by 2030 is an agenda PNG has always advocated. The biggest question now is, how do we get compensated, says Wera Mori
Posted inStory / Our region
Money for “our backyard” but not the Green Climate Fund
Australian PM announced a new pledge for climate finance for Asia and Pacific countries at COP26. Despite this pledge, the government will not reinstate funding for the Green Climate Fund.
Posted inStory / Tuvalu
COP26: Tuvalu PM raises concerns on sea level rise affecting the island nation
Tuvalu PM told global emitters that the success of the COP depends entirely on their commitment and readiness to help. “Tuvalu, and other low-lying atoll nations, are sinking and our land is fast disappearing.”
Posted inStory / Our region
ADB, EIB sign MOU on core areas of climate, environment
ADB and EIB agreed to work on co-financing projects and technical assistance activities focusing on climate action and environmental sustainability in Asia and the Pacific
Posted inOpinion / Cook Islands
OPINION: ‘We are the ones with the most to lose if agreements are not reached and firm action is not decided upon’
Let us now wait and see if these developed countries will act on their commitments for carbon reduction and pledges to the GCF, says Cook Islands PM in his statement
Posted inStory / Palau
COP26 Must light the fire – Palau President at COP26
Palau President told world leaders at COP26 “there is no dignity to a slow and painful death you might as well bomb our islands instead of making us suffer only to witness our slow and fateful demise.”
Posted inStory / Solomon Islands
Smoked tuna business adds value and diversity to the Solomon Islands industry
In Solomon Islands, a new business in the tuna Industry is emerging with the start up of an initiative to provide local filleted smoked fish.