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
Tag: Climate
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
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
Rufino Varea appointed Regional Director of PICAN
Rufino Varea, a distinguished expert in marine ecotoxicology and environmental risk assessment, has been appointed as the new Regional Director of the Pacific Islands Climate Action Network (PICAN)
ADB, Australia, Tuvalu handover new climate resilient boat harbour in Nui
Nui Island celebrated the handover of their new boat harbour, a vital infrastructure project that promises safer and more efficient transportation for the island’s residents
AOSIS lead negotiator Rasmussen urges swift action and robust financing to address Climate threats
At the UN climate talks, the AOSIS Climate lead negotiator of Samoa highlighted the dire impacts of climate change on small island nations, stressing the urgent need for action to ensure their survival
AOSIS proposes new climate finance goal to drive 1.5°c ambition
AOSIS has proposed the New Collective Quantified Goal on Climate Finance (NCQG) to boost financial support for limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius and aiding vulnerable nations
ICJ extends deadline for written comments on climate obligations
The International Court of Justice extends the deadline for states and organisations to submit written comments on climate obligations under international law until 15 August 2024