Niue’s Minister urged the U.S and Australia to make stronger commitments to climate action and stressed the need for genuine and sustained engagement to address the Pacific region’s challenges
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SPREP calls for more robust regime to address the full life cycle of ghost gear
SPREP urged for a more robust international regime to address the full life cycle of Ghost Gear, revealing that 640,000 tonnes of such gear pose a major danger to marine life
Accessible and new finances key means of implementation, Pacific countries tell INC-3
PSIDS highlighted the crucial need for sustainable, accessible, and timely financial assistance in addressing the plastic crisis, as their ecosystems face severe degradation from transboundary plastic flow
Palau, as PSIDS Chair, calls for a revolution to end plastic pollution
PSIDS Chair called for urgent action to finalise a plastics treaty addressing the full lifecycle of plastic by the end of 2024 as 23 million tonnes of plastic are released annually, half ending up in the Pacific Ocean
Samoa, as Chair of AOSIS, highlights human health risks at INC-3 in Nairobi
Samoa calls for urgent global action on plastic pollution, highlighting health risks and advocates for a comprehensive treaty to address environmental and health impacts, particularly on vulnerable communities
Forum Leaders express concern over Japan’s nuke waster water release
PIF leaders expressed strong concerns over Japan’s release of treated radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean, citing potential threats to the health and security of the region
Saudi Arabia pledge US$50 million to kick start the Pacific Resilience Facility
Saudi Arabia pledged $50 million to initiate the Pacific Resilience Facility, a financing initiative addressing the vulnerability of Pacific nations to the climate emergency and alleviating debt distress
Pacific CSOs condemn New Zealand official’s statement on fossil fuels amid Pacific Island Forum
Pacific civil society voices deep concern as NZ National Party spokesperson’s support for gas and offshore oil exploration is seen as undermining climate change efforts and contradicting the Pacific region’s commitment to a fossil fuel-free future
UN must act decisively to support small islands states impacted by sea level rise: UNGA President
UNGA President urged international support for Pacific Island nations facing existential threats from climate change, stressing the need for swift action, adaptation and resilience building
Inalienability of affected UN Member States’ sovereignty and statehood raised at SIS Leaders Meeting
UNGA President stressed safeguarding sovereignty and statehood for vulnerable smaller island states amidst climate change, pledging to collaborate with PIF members to address the challenges, secure climate finance, and preserve cultural heritage