Pacific climate warriors urged global leaders to phase down and phase out fossil fuels immediately to prevent the worst impacts of the climate crisis
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Moving away from coal ‘will not be easy’ but it is essential for our common future, UN deputy chief says
The UN deputy chief called on Asia and the Pacific countries to accelerate the shift from fossil fuels to new low-carbon development models and take urgent climate action
Glasgow Climate Change Conference: A Glass Half Empty
Glasgow failed to deliver a definitive statement on how to reach the Paris Agreement goal of 1.5⁰C for vulnerable Pacific Island Countries, says Dr Ian Fry. “The glass is half empty.”
No More! Leaders from small islands abandoning fossil fuels for ocean energy – Global Ocean Energy Alliance (GOEA) formed with international partners
Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Tonga leads a Call To Action! for ocean energy, resilient economies and the establishment of the GOEA
Fearful of losing their homelands, islands are taking Australia to court over climate
Torres Strait communities have filed a class action, arguing Australia must cut emissions by 74% by 2030 to save the islands from sea level incursion and inhabitability
Pacific Island climate groups demand world leaders halt support for fossil fuel
Pacific Island climate action groups have demanded countries including Australia end support for the fossil fuel industry during the COP26 Climate Change Summit in Glasgow.
FSM President launches bold project to boost energy access for remote communities and reduce reliance on fossil fuels
FSM Sustainable Energy Project to reduce reliance on fossil fuel whilst generating more sustainable energy solutions for its people
Sink or swim: Can island states survive the climate crisis?
Small Island developing states are suffering severely from the effects of climate change to the extent that they could become uninhabitable.
UNESCO warns Australian Government’s failure on climate means Great Barrier Reef is ‘World Heritage in danger
According to a new report, UNESCO recommends the Great Barrier Reef be listed among World Heritage sites in danger.
Outgoing Pacific Islands Forum SG says Australia’s climate change stance is affecting its standing in the region
Climate change identified as the most important issue for the Pacific region