Four ANU experts warn that Pacific nations are at risk of being left behind in global climate negotiations if they aren’t a focus of the upcoming COP26 summit in Glasgow.
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Posted inStory / Our region
Pacific lends new voice to worldwide organic farming movement
INOFO will ensure Pacific farmers’ voices are heard and their issues are prioritised as it is integrated further into global organics action and growth, says Karen Mapusua
Posted inStory / Our region
Pacific populations urged to make better Consumer choices to Keep Pacific Clean
We must promote recycling and adopt a more innovative approach to using traditional alternatives, SPREP Director General says
Posted inStory / Our region
Fearful of losing their homelands, islands are taking Australia to court over climate
Torres Strait communities have filed a class action, arguing Australia must cut emissions by 74% by 2030 to save the islands from sea level incursion and inhabitability
Posted inStory / Our region
COVID-19 challenges ‘disadvantage’ smaller nations in COP26 climate talks
Pacific Island countries will be least well-represented at the COP26 climate summit due to COVID-19 travel curbs and costs.
Posted inStory / Solomon Islands
Shrinking seaweed: climate change hits kelp farmers in Solomon Islands
Sea level rise and ocean acidification are threatening kelp forests in the Solomon Islands.
Posted inStory / Polynesia
Climate Change threatens to worsen Health disparities in Hawaii
Pacific island countries are among the most vulnerable in the world to the health impacts of climate change, says a study
Posted inStory / Vanuatu
Pacific firm to lead global legal team supporting Vanuatu’s pursuit of advisory opinion on climate change from ICC
Vanuatu will seek an opinion from the World Court to clarify the legal obligations of all countries to prevent and redress the adverse effects of climate change
Posted inStory / Marshall Islands
U.S rep Katie Porter presses Biden team on Marshall Islands nuclear waste, gets few answers
The Marshallese government is increasingly pressing U.S officials to take ownership for cleaning radioactive waste that they produced during Cold War at Runit Dome
Posted inStory / Solomon Islands
PM Sogavare launches strategy to revitalise agriculture sector
The launch of the ASGSIP 2021-2030 to contribute to the well-being and prosperity of Solomon Islanders and ensure food and nutrition security