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
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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
Pacific countries demand accountability and responsibility on climate finance
Pacific countries urged major greenhouse gas emitters to fulfill their pledges and financially support Pacific countries most affected by climate change, emphasising the urgency of the situation due to worsening effects
Asia Pacific environment ministers commit to action to tackle shared planetary challenges
Environment Ministers and officials in the Asia-Pacific region pledged concerted action to combat climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, seeking to restore planetary balance and safeguard communities
Samoa Government wants stronger disaster awareness
On the 14th anniversary of the 2009 tsunami, Samoa’s Acting PM stressed the need for greater climate crisis awareness, urging stronger global efforts to address climate change impacts while affected families recover and relocate to safer places
Second phase for ecosystem-based adaptation to climate change efforts begins for Fiji’s Garden Island
The PEBACC+ Project Phase 2 is working to enhance resilience in Taveuni Island by safeguarding its ecosystems and implementing nature-based solutions to combat climate change impacts and involving community engagement
World Bank provides US$11.5 million grant to boost Tuvalu’s Climate and disaster resilience, preparedness, and response
World Bank approves US$11.5 million grant financing to Tuvalu to improve climate and disaster risk assessment, monitoring, and emergency response, with immediate funds available in case of a natural disaster
Climate adaptation costs exceed Paris pledge- Kiribati President Maamau told UN General Assembly
Kiribati President urged countries to put more funds beyond the global pledge agreed to in Paris as projected cost for climate adaptation has significantly increased
New Vanuatu road design guide builds climate resilience into nation’s road network
New Vanuatu Road Design Guide to improve the nation’s road network ability to withstand climate-related impacts like extreme rainfall and sea level rise
Climate action, not more promises- FSM President Simina told 78th UN General Assembly
“We don’t need more promises. What we need is action. For promises to turn into policy and for policy to turn into proactive steps towards real solutions.” – Micronesian President told UNGA