Pacific Island leaders said they would “phase up” climate diplomacy to push for follow through on the COP26 deal to limit global warming to 1.5C.
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UNCDF, WFP announce partnership to develop ‘First-of-its-kind’ climate risk insurance for social welfare recipients in high-risk areas in Fiji
WFP and UNCDF partnership to bring the first macro-micro climate risk insurance to some of the most vulnerable households in Fiji
COP26 keeps 1.5C alive and finalises Paris Agreement
COP26 closes with countries agreeing on the Glasgow Climate Pact to keep 1.5C alive and finalise the outstanding elements of the Paris Agreement
Palau and U.S Climate Envoy lay a 90-day challenge at COP26
Palau and U.S Climate Envoy partnership call for major initiatives to be prepared for announcement at the Our Ocean Conference in 2022
Tuvalu’s Future Now Project: preparing for climate change in the worst-case scenario
Tuvalu’s Future Now Project takes a proactive stance toward what has been highlighted as the potential worst-case scenario for Tuvalu under climate change: Simon Kofe
Vanuatu calls for pressure on State Parties yet to submit NDCs in-line with 1.5-degree pathways
Vanuatu has urged parties in the COP26 negotiations to have new and updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) that represent the highest possible ambition.
Marshall Islands push to keep 1.5c alive as world on track for disastrous heating
Climate envoy told COP26 to focus on increasing the 2030 mitigation ambition. “As the Marshall Islands envoy, I can’t accept that failure. Failure is accepting that perhaps there isn’t a future for my country.”
AOSIS not happy with COP26 draft text
AOSIS warned that the language in the COP26 draft text is not strong enough to prevent dangerous warming and keep 1.5C within reach
Pacific islanders struggle at COP26 climate summit as pandemic keeps leaders away
Pacific islanders at risk of rising sea levels are struggling to be heard at the climate summit in Glasgow as the COVID-19 pandemic chokes off travel from the other side of the Earth.
Scotland’s £1 million pledge for Loss and Damage
Tuvalu’s PM told world leaders that Loss and Damage is not an adaptation and they should be treated separately