FSM President urged that “the time for action is now,” highlighting the urgent need for global cooperation to address the serious impacts of climate change on small island nations
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Niue champions community of practise to strengthen Pacific countries’ access to climate finance
Niue is leading a Pacific collaboration to strengthen climate action by gathering National Designated Authorities from across the region to share knowledge, build confidence, and enhance engagement with the Green Climate Fund
IUCN director general urges immediate action on climate crisis at Oceania Forum
As 2023 marks the hottest year on record, IUCN Director General warns that Oceania stands at a critical crossroads, facing an urgent need for action to combat the dual crises of biodiversity loss and climate change
Pacific Island States propose crime of ecocide
Ecocide was introduced for consideration by the International Criminal Court, a major step toward criminalising mass environmental destruction under international law, with Pacific island nations leading the charge
Tuvalu’s Climate Change Minister demands global action for Pacific survival
Tuvalu’s Climate Change Minister urged global leaders to prioritise the climate crisis as an existential threat to Pacific Island nations, stressing the need for immediate and decisive action to ensure their survival
Rising sea levels, ocean warming, and acidification threaten Pacific Islands survival: WMO Report
The latest WMO report reveals that Pacific Islands are facing an existential crisis due to accelerating sea level rise, ocean warming, and acidification, threatening the very survival of these vulnerable nations
UN Chief urges increased climate finance as Pacific faces alarming sea level rise
he UN Secretary-General called for a significant increase in climate finance to protect vulnerable nations like those in the Pacific from the escalating threats of rising sea levels
UNSG issues a global ‘SOS’ on rising sea levels
UN Secretary-General issued a global SOS – Save Our Seas – from Tonga, warning that rising sea levels threaten the Pacific Islands and could lead to catastrophic impacts worldwide
UN Secretary-General calls for massive increase in climate finance for Pacific Island Nations
UN Chief urged a significant increase in climate finance for Pacific Island nations like Samoa, stressing the need for immediate funding and reforms to address the severe impacts of climate change and enhance resilience efforts
Samoa: From climate victims to leaders
Despite facing soaring sea levels, rising prices, and geopolitical strains, Samoa has emerged as a resilient leader in climate action, drawing global attention to its efforts and the urgent need for international support