Vanuatu has appointed Ralph Regenvanu as its Special Envoy for Climate Change and Environment to lead the nation’s global climate advocacy efforts
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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
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
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
India reaffirms commitment to Climate Action at Fiji Parliament
India’s President reaffirmed its dedication to climate action and praised Fiji’s significant global contributions, emphasising a united effort to tackle rising sea levels and other climate challenges
Fiji secures US$70 million loan for climate resilience and sustainable growth
Fiji secures US$70 million concessional loan from ADB to bolster climate resilience and sustainable growth, focusing on public financial management, private sector development, and climate and disaster resilience
Pacific Women Leaders want action on nuclear legacy and gender disparities
A call was made for a study on nuclear testing’s impact on women and girls in the Marshall Islands, stressing the need for evidence-based data to address ongoing health issues and gender disparities
President Heine Urges Bold Action on Gender Equality at Pacific Women’s Conference
Marshall Islands President urged Pacific leaders to adopt bold approaches to tackle gender inequality, emphasising its link to climate justice and the need for transformative action
Tuvalu PM Feleti Teo urges global action as rising seas threaten nation’s survival
Tuvalu’s PM stressed the dire existential threat of climate change to Tuvalu, emphasising the nation’s urgent need for global cooperation to combat rising sea levels and ensure its future survival
A Deep Connection to the Sea: Youth advocate calls for climate action in the Pacific
Jessie Mule Siga, a passionate advocate and WWF Pacific Volunteer calls for urgent climate action to protect the “Sea of Islands” that deeply connects and sustains Pacific Islanders