Glasgow failed to deliver a definitive statement on how to reach the Paris Agreement goal of 1.5⁰C for vulnerable Pacific Island Countries, says Dr Ian Fry. “The glass is half empty.”
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Vanuatu shares benefits of NexGen climate science information with global audience
NextGen climate science information provides Vanuatu useful insights into changes in the climate that has assisted the sectors in their planning and decision-making
Pacific Community adopts 10-year plan at its annual meeting, setting out ambitious vision for future of the Blue Pacific
SPC’s new Strategic Plan to clear pathway towards a sustainable and resilient Pacific future
COP26 Glasgow Climate Pact – “We didn’t come home empty handed”
Tagaloa Cooper says COP26 was not a total success nor necessarily a failure. “There is still a positive future to fight for and we didn’t come home empty-handed.”
Pacific Island leaders bemoan weak Glasgow climate pact
Pacific Islands leaders disappointed with the Glasgow climate pact, called industrialised countries to step up commitments
Kiribati PIPA decision: scientist says there’s more value in taking control of fisheries
Kiribati planning to open up PIPA to commercial fishing meant there was a minimal return for the host nations and would lead to the collapse of some nations says scientist
Samoan youth and experts share experiences to promote climate actions
Samoan youth and experts shared the reality of climate change with students in Japan to amplify the movement towards achieving the 1.5°C limit
New study finds heat resistant corals widespread in Palau
A new study identifies heat resistant corals in Palau that are more resilient to ocean warming and better prepared to withstand the impacts of climate change
Seas are coming for us in Kiribati
Former Kiribati President calls for access to secure futures rather than being climate refugees. “Our land is disappearing faster than global action can stem climate change.”
The right to climate
It’s time to harness the power of millions of lawsuits to stop the boiling of the planet: Thomas Linzey