UN Secretary-General issued a global SOS – Save Our Seas – from Tonga, warning that rising sea levels threaten the Pacific Islands and could lead to catastrophic impacts worldwide
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UN Secretary-General calls for massive increase in climate finance for Pacific Island Nations
UN Chief urged a significant increase in climate finance for Pacific Island nations like Samoa, stressing the need for immediate funding and reforms to address the severe impacts of climate change and enhance resilience efforts
Posted inOur originals / Samoa
Samoa: From climate victims to leaders
Despite facing soaring sea levels, rising prices, and geopolitical strains, Samoa has emerged as a resilient leader in climate action, drawing global attention to its efforts and the urgent need for international support
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UN Secretary-General calls for urgent global action to protect the Pacific Ocean
The UN Secretary-General urged immediate global action to protect the Pacific Ocean from climate change, pollution, and overfishing, calling for ratification of the new marine biodiversity agreement
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UN chief urges climate justice for Pacific nations beset by rising oceans
UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged international lenders and major polluters to provide fairer funding and increased contributions to help Pacific island nations combat the existential threat of climate change
Posted inOur originals / Vanuatu
Vanuatu appoints Ralph Regenvanu as Special Envoy for Climate Change and Environment
Vanuatu has appointed Ralph Regenvanu as its Special Envoy for Climate Change and Environment to lead the nation’s global climate advocacy efforts
Posted inStory / Papua New Guinea
Deep-sea mining continues in PNG despite moratorium
PNG’s commitment to a moratorium on deep sea mining is being questioned as seabed exploration in the Bismarck Sea resumes without prior notification to local communities
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Sautu Voyage — The Uto Ni Yalo’s call for ocean protection and Pacific solidarity
The Uto ni Yalo embarks on a historic voyage to Tonga, promoting Pacific unity, sustainable sea transport, and ocean conservation at the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting
Posted inOur originals / Fiji
Kalokolevu Village unites in mangrove restoration to combat climate change
Kalokolevu Village united to plant mangroves and commit to ongoing conservation efforts, recognising their vital role in combating climate change and protecting their coastal ecosystem
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Pacific voices demand stronger Global Plastic Treaty
Pacific voices are urging a strong Global Plastic Treaty with binding rules to tackle the escalating plastic pollution crisis, calling for comprehensive rules on product bans, design requirements, and equitable implementation