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Forum SG Puna applauds youth climate activists’ vital role in climate battle ahead of COP28
Forum SG Puna lauds the vital role of young Pacific climate activists in combating climate change and commends their determination and resilience as they lead the way to COP28
Palau calls on the new global plastics treaty to prioritise production control and incentivise alternatives
Palau calls on the new plastics treaty to address the entire plastic lifecycle, including production control, rather than relying solely on recycling, in order to combat the plastic pollution crisis threatening its unique marine environment
Pacific Islands urge global leaders to seize a ‘once-in-a-generation’ opportunity to halt the plastics crisis
Pacific Islands nations are urging world leaders to adopt an ambitious global plastic treaty inspired by the successful Montreal Protocol to address the severe plastic pollution disproportionately impacting their region
Pacific delegates adopt the first ever amendment to the Waigani convention
Parties to the Convention adopt the first ever amendment to the Waigani convention, aligning it with international efforts to combat plastic waste, marking a crucial step for Pacific environmental protection and sustainability
New Caledonia launches implementation of Ecosystem-based Adaptation to Climate Change project
The PEBACC+ project to strengthen the resilience of ecosystems, people and economies in response to escalating climate change-related challenges
Pacific delegates urged to make their voices heard in the latest global plastics treaty negotiations next month
Pacific delegates meet in Palau to further discuss Pacific strategies and seek endorsement on the PSIDS positions for the INC-3
Pacific civil society denounce Fiji PM’s alarming stance on fossil fuels
Pacific civil society expresses disappointment with Fiji’s PM for suggesting a ‘realistic’ approach to Australian coal and gas production, considering the climate crisis and calls for an end to fossil fuel projects globally, as it threatens the Pacific’s existence
EU-Pacific Policy Dialogue advocates stronger ocean governance and policy implementation
Dr Manoni stressed the importance of aligning efforts to achieve regional ocean priorities and highlighted the significance of traditional knowledge
Pacific countries urged to stand united and leave no stone unturned as they chart path to COP28
Pacific countries urged to stand united and leave no stone unturned as they gather to consolidate positions and messages on priority thematic areas ahead of the UNFCCC COP28, stressing the urgent need for global climate action