Speakers surfaced several challenges facing the Pacific region with access to climate finance and using it most effectively at the Talanoa event.
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Ian Fry: What will the Pacific islands region be prioritising at the COP26 climate talks?
The former Tuvalu Ambassador for Climate Change and Environment highlights the expectations of Pacific Ministers for COP26
IPCC report findings reiterate Pacific’s worst fears
Urgent actions are needed to protect the Pacific region from the worst impacts of Climate Change
Tuvalu communities face climate drought disaster
To support Tuvalu Red Cross with their drought early action, IFRC has released an emergency relief fund
COP26 summit urged to prioritise adaptation as ‘climate emergency’ surges
Both funding and political will to adapt to worsening climate-driven threats remain in short supply, top officials say
Pacific wants urgent, ambitious action on climate from governments, global community -Forum SG Henry Puna statement at Virtual Island Summit 2021
SG Puna highlighted the need for urgent and ambitious action from governments and the global community on climate
Climate vulnerable Pacific nations want “action on the climate emergency at COP26”
Pacific governments outline key priorities to address the climate crisis ahead of crucial UN Climate Change Conference
Tonga Chamber of Commerce & Industry & MEIDECC established new readiness programme to help Tonga’s Private sector access the Green Climate Fund
Readiness Programme to encourage Tonga’s Private Sector to integrate climate change into their current working environment and in the future.
Pacific nations lead call to clean up shipping industry
The Pacific Island nations have submitted an ambitious new proposal to IMO, urging member states to support their bid to decarbonise the shipping sector by 2050.
Climate science struggles with ‘blind spots’ in developing nations
Authors of the recent IPCC report have highlighted gaps in climate research on the Global South, with those countries still under-represented in international scientific efforts