Fiji has reaffirmed its commitment to climate action and called for urgent reforms to address climate finance challenges faced by Small Island Developing States
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Posted inStory / Our region
Protecting Sharks and Rays in Pacific Islands waters
Over one-third of sharks, rays, and chimaeras face extinction, prompting experts from across the Pacific and New Zealand to identify key habitats for protection in a groundbreaking effort to save these vital species
Posted inStory / Our region
Niue champions community of practise to strengthen Pacific countries’ access to climate finance
Niue is leading a Pacific collaboration to strengthen climate action by gathering National Designated Authorities from across the region to share knowledge, build confidence, and enhance engagement with the Green Climate Fund
Posted inStory / Tuvalu
Australia and New Zealand back a second phase of the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project to beat sea level rise
Australia and New Zealand launched the second phase of the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project, an initiative aimed at safeguarding the nation’s vulnerable coastlines from the relentless threat of climate change
Posted inStory / Our region
IUCN director general urges immediate action on climate crisis at Oceania Forum
As 2023 marks the hottest year on record, IUCN Director General warns that Oceania stands at a critical crossroads, facing an urgent need for action to combat the dual crises of biodiversity loss and climate change
Posted inStory / Vanuatu
Vanuatu leads the charge to make ecocide an International Crime
Vanuatu is leading a historic charge to make ecocide a recognised crime under international law, challenging the world to confront the devastating impact of environmental destruction
Posted inStory / Tuvalu
Protecting Tuvalu’s Nanumea Island from Sea Level Rise
Nanumea, Tuvalu’s remote island, is building innovative coastal defenses to protect its shores from rising seas and cyclones, with a groundbreaking adaptation project that’s transforming the community’s future
Posted inStory / Papua New Guinea
Lost bird for 55 years: rare goshawk photographed for the first time in Papua New Guinea
For the first time in 55 years, the elusive New Britain Goshawk has been snapped in PNG, providing a vital boost to conservation efforts for this vulnerable species, whilst WWF calls for more support for local communities driving these conservation efforts
Posted inStory / Tuvalu
Tuvalu uses high-resolution mapping to combat climate change
Amid rising sea levels, Tuvalu is creating a digital twin of its capital to enhance planning for climate change and natural disasters, capturing crucial data to guide the nation’s survival and adaptation strategies
Posted inStory / Samoa
Samoa Launches its Fourth National State of Environment Report and National Environment Sector Plan
Samoa took a major step towards addressing its environmental challenges by launching key environment reports marking commitment to environmental sustainability and guiding future efforts