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Palau President Whipps asks world leaders to support Pacific maritime boundaries declaration
Palau President reiterated that climate change is a top priority, and collective action is needed to address the risks
Strong Pacific voice needed at COP26
George Edgar assured that the voices of Pacific youth will be passed on to the COP26 Presidency
Small islands caught between tourism economy, climate change
The small island developing states made up a substantial portion of countries with tourism economies most at risk from climate change
Vanuatu to push international court for climate change opinion
Vanuatu wants clarity on the legal responsibilities owed to its people related to climate change
Pacific nations appeal for solidarity to combat COVID-19 and climate change
Pacific Island leaders underlined the need for global solidarity, commitment and action to combat COVID-19 and climate change
Samoa PM Fiame Mata’afa calls for more commitment from polluters
The real challenge for Pacific communities is about action for survival, Samoan PM stressed
Fiji legislates 2050 net zero commitment, PM Bainimarama calls on G20 nations to follow suit
Fiji PM stressed that every tonne of carbon emissions averted counts to stave off the worst of climate change
Low-lying nations have been demanding greater climate action at the UN this week
The United Nations General Assembly has heard desperate pleas for greater action on climate change from a raft of vulnerable nations.
Pacific Leaders meet with United Nations Secretary-General
Fiji PM urged the UN Secretary-General to continue to spread the region’s collective message of urgent climate action to the world