Amidst the aftermath of Cyclone Winston, Verevere youths embark on an urban journey to rebuild their coastal home, embracing environmental stewardship and resilience, while women preserve traditions and empower their communities
Tag: climate change
Major milestone reached in historic climate judgement as States submit arguments to world’s highest court
As the deadline for State submissions to the ICJ on climate change passes, global efforts unite with Pacific Island nations leading the charge toward a pivotal moment in shaping international legal obligations for climate justice
Small Islands: COP29 Presidency must commit to urgent delivery of Climate commitments
AOSIS urges COP29 Presidency for bold commitments, emphasising ambitious NDCs and robust Climate Finance Goals to tackle worsening climate impacts on vulnerable small island states
Pacific must continue leading the charge – The International Court decision on climate change
Climate advocates urge Pacific Island nations to maintain their leadership in combating climate change, ensuring the ICJ Advisory Opinion fulfils its potential to hold high-polluting countries accountable
Regional Pacific NDC Hub launches #SwipeUp4Change initiative to empower Youth Climate Advocates
The Regional Hub for the Pacific launches #SwipeUp4Change initiative, empowering young influencers to drive climate action and raise awareness of Nationally Determined Contributions in the Pacific region
Empowering Pacific women and girls in clean energy transition
The Pacific Energy and Gender Initiative project, with a boost of US$1.5 million, to empower Pacific women and girls in clean energy projects and address gender disparities in the Pacific energy sector
Study reveals neighbours are factors to scaling Indigenous-led conservation
Research in Fiji shows that support from environmental organisations, local committees, and trust-building efforts are crucial in expanding Indigenous-led conservation, showing valuable insights for global conservation efforts amidst climate and biodiversity crises
World’s top emitters need to be reminded, despite pledges to Pacific Resilient Facility
Zarak Khan stressed that while big nations are committing funds to the Pacific Resilient Facility, they should also remember their responsibility towards the climate impacts faced by the blue Pacific continent
Pacific Resilience Facility gains momentum
Director of Programmes and Initiatives at the PIFS outlined plans for the urgent establishment of the Pacific Resilience Facility, seeking to mobilise $250 million this year for climate and disaster preparedness initiatives
Science says Tuvalu will drown within decades; the reality is worse
The relentless storm surges have submerged Tuvalu’s main road, prompting deep existential questions and highlighting the urgent need for decisive climate action