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
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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
COP28 President calls for improved adaptation finance for vulnerable nations at Climate and Development Ministerial
COP28 President calls for greater efforts to address adaptation finance gaps and make climate finance more accessible to vulnerable nations
Pitcairn Islands seeks to improve biodiversity and climate resilience with SPREP Invasive Species Team and PRISMSS partners
Pitcairn Islands to develop a strategy for preserving its terrestrial environment, addressing invasive species and potential threats to its ecosystem with SPREP Invasive Species Team and PRISMSS partners
Pacific climate warriors call for a future of renewables ahead of Pacific Islands Forum meeting
Pacific youth activists presented their climate demands to Forum SG Puna, urging fossil fuel-free Pacific endorsement and a swift transition to community-centered renewable energy
Radioactivity risks in Pacific seafood ‘low’
Dr Nicholas Fisher from Stony Brook University reveals that while some Pacific seafood may contain low levels of radioactive Cesium from Fukushima, the overall risk to human health is low
Fiji formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies
Fiji becomes the first Pacific Island nation to formally accept the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, a significant step towards curbing harmful fishing subsidies
Digital Earth Pacific monitoring mangroves damage and recovery following Tropical Cyclone Winston
In 2016, Cyclone Winston devastated Fiji, affecting over half the population and causing substantial economic damage. The initiative Digital Earth Pacific seeks to offer essential remote tools for disaster response and recovery in the Pacific region
Forum SG Puna applauds youth climate activists’ vital role in climate battle ahead of COP28
Forum SG Puna lauds the vital role of young Pacific climate activists in combating climate change and commends their determination and resilience as they lead the way to COP28