The Pacific Energy and Gender Initiative project, with a boost of US$1.5 million, to empower Pacific women and girls in clean energy projects and address gender disparities in the Pacific energy sector
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Women can lead the Pacific’s Power Transition
The Pacific Women in Power Programme is transforming the Pacific energy sector by advancing climate-aware practices and challenging gender norms in the workforce
‘When Pacific region pulls together, the world listens’
Australian scientist stressed the importance of Pacific decision-making in energy transition, emphasising the need to move away from fossil fuels to avoid an unbearable future
Tonga opens renewable grid to deliver clean, affordable energy to Niuatoputapu
Tonga, under the ADB-supported Outer Island Renewable Energy Project, opens renewable grid to deliver clean, reliable, and efficient energy to the people of Niuatoputapu
Fiji boosts it’s renewable energy goals
Fiji steps closer to its renewable energy goals with USTDA grant for a feasibility study that will support the development of up to 75 solar-powered mini-grids with energy storage providing clean, affordable energy to communities in Fiji
Energy and Transport Ministers to be gender champions
Pacific Energy and Transport Ministers tasked to “serve as champions in promoting gender in the energy sector…”
Civil Societies Welcome “Climate Leadership” by Pacific Ministers
Pacific Civil Societies commended the decision of the 5th PRETMM to accelerate efforts for a just and equitable transition, stressing the urgency to act in the face of the existential threat of climate change
Pacific Island nations call on big emitters to fund climate finance
Pacific Island nations call on developed countries to fund climate finance based on the “principles of polluter pays and climate justice” at the end of 5th PRETMM
Call for Pacific Energy Commissioner
The 5th PRETMM calls for the establishment of a Pacific Energy Commissioner to negotiate and advocate energy issues on behalf of the region for a Just and Equitable Transition to a Fossil Fuel Free Pacific
Pacific Island Countries share challenges in sustainable transport at regional energy meeting
Pacific Island Countries conveyed their concerns and challenges in sustainable transport while also sharing their intention to reduce emissions in the transport sector