Nauru’s President urged global leaders at the UNGA79 to address climate change, financial inequality, and deep-sea mineral management, emphasising international cooperation and the need for urgent reforms
Tag: Climate
Fiji names Minister Bainivalu as Commonwealth Climate advocacy champion
Fiji’s Fisheries and Forestry Minister, Alitia Bainivalu appointed as the Advocacy Champion for the Commonwealth Living Lands Charter
Urgent global climate action needed, says Forum Chair Sovaleni
Tonga’s PM called for urgent global climate action, emphasising the existential threat climate change poses to the Pacific Islands and urged world leaders to fulfill their emissions reduction and climate finance commitments
Samoa PM Mata’afa calls for fair global governance for Island states
Samoa’s PM called for global action to address the pressing challenges of climate change, economic instability, and debt faced by SIDS, stressing that their future is linked to global sustainability and resilience efforts
Fiji’s President warns: Future generations will suffer without immediate global action
Fiji’s President has called on world leaders to urgently reform international cooperation to address escalating global crises, warning that future generations will suffer the consequences of today’s inaction
Micronesia calls for urgent action on climate crisis at Summit of the Future
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
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