The Pacific Islands call for urgent action on climate change with the announcement of five Political Climate Change Champions
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Australia must increase 2030 emissions target to help avoid ‘catastrophic’ heating, Samoan PM says
Fiame Naomi Mata’afa says Australia needs to come ‘come back to climate financing table’ at Cop26
Pacific nations refuse to be the canary in the climate coal mine
Pacific nations will demand real action from developed nations on climate change, Fiji PM says
Migration will soon be the biggest climate challenge of our time
As heat, drought and rising sea levels make regions uninhabitable, millions of people will need to find new homes
Pacific wants wealthy nations to deliver on funds, emissions ahead of Glasgow summit
The Pacific is making a desperate plea to the world’s wealthy nations: Step up and deliver on your promises to fight the global climate crisis.
Kiribati Met Service empowered to protect residents
Kiribati Meteorological Service staff have taken part in training to improve their understanding of climate and weather prediction tools
Palau President Whipps calls UN to address “inequality” in climate finance
Palau President urge the UN to address inequity and reduce the artificial barriers to allowing small countries to access climate finance
Fiji legislates 2050 net zero commitment, PM Bainimarama calls on G20 nations to follow suit
Fiji PM stressed that every tonne of carbon emissions averted counts to stave off the worst of climate change
Safeguarding Pacific Island seas starts with indigenous knowledge
A new declaration by Pacific leaders on maritime zone preservation helps but must also allow for cultural dialogue.
Critics question the climate crisis benefits of deep seabed mining
Critics worry that Nauru hoping to forge ahead with seabed mining may be counterproductive in relation to climate change