Pacific leaders stressed the harmful impact of plastic waste on Pacific communities, ecosystems, and food security, with 90% of Pacific nations pledging to ban single-use plastics
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COP28 Highlights: Pacific tuna face alarming consequences without 1.5-degree climate action: FFA DG
FFA DG called for a strong commitment to align with the 1.5-degree target to mitigate projected Tuna losses in Pacific fisheries and urged the inclusion of fisheries in climate discussions
COP28 Highlights: Historic Loss and Damage Fund adopted at the opening plenary of COP28
Focus must turn to addressing the root cause of the climate crisis – a plan to phase out fossil fuels in a just and rapid manner, say civil society representatives
New Tuna Harvest Strategy
WCPFC20 concluded with the adoption of a new Tropical Tuna Measure that will guide fishing controls for bigeye, skipjack, and yellowfin tuna in the Pacific region and help in the sustainable management of tuna stocks
The great global land grab
Amidst sensationalist pledges at COP28, a hidden scandal unfolds: the global land grab through carbon markets. Pacific elders urged Pacific communities to be skeptical as dubious carbon trading deals risk exploitation and hinder climate targets
Niue Minister calls on the U.S for commitment in climate action and Australia for stronger Pacific collaboration
Niue’s Minister urged the U.S and Australia to make stronger commitments to climate action and stressed the need for genuine and sustained engagement to address the Pacific region’s challenges
Palau’s Climate Change negotiator, Xavier Matsutaro emphasises ambition and urgency at COP28
Palau’s climate change negotiator stresses the crucial need for ambition and urgency at COP28, emphasising the pivotal role of emission reduction in combating climate change and achieving the 1.5-degree Celsius goal
Saudi Arabia pledge US$50 million to kick start the Pacific Resilience Facility
Saudi Arabia pledged $50 million to initiate the Pacific Resilience Facility, a financing initiative addressing the vulnerability of Pacific nations to the climate emergency and alleviating debt distress
Pacific CSOs condemn New Zealand official’s statement on fossil fuels amid Pacific Island Forum
Pacific civil society voices deep concern as NZ National Party spokesperson’s support for gas and offshore oil exploration is seen as undermining climate change efforts and contradicting the Pacific region’s commitment to a fossil fuel-free future
UN must act decisively to support small islands states impacted by sea level rise: UNGA President
UNGA President urged international support for Pacific Island nations facing existential threats from climate change, stressing the need for swift action, adaptation and resilience building