Tuvalu’s PM urged the global community to confront the existential threat of climate change, warning that rising sea levels threaten to engulf his nation, despite contributing minimally to the crisis
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Fiji’s President warns: Future generations will suffer without immediate global action
Fiji’s President has called on world leaders to urgently reform international cooperation to address escalating global crises, warning that future generations will suffer the consequences of today’s inaction
Pacific unites to tackle climate change challenges facing the region
Pacific Island leaders and stakeholders gathered to push urgent climate action, emphasising that keeping global temperatures below 1.5 degrees is crucial for the survival of their communities
Fiji reaffirms commitment to climate action
Fiji has reaffirmed its commitment to climate action and called for urgent reforms to address climate finance challenges faced by Small Island Developing States
Protecting Sharks and Rays in Pacific Islands waters
Over one-third of sharks, rays, and chimaeras face extinction, prompting experts from across the Pacific and New Zealand to identify key habitats for protection in a groundbreaking effort to save these vital species
Niue champions community of practise to strengthen Pacific countries’ access to climate finance
Niue is leading a Pacific collaboration to strengthen climate action by gathering National Designated Authorities from across the region to share knowledge, build confidence, and enhance engagement with the Green Climate Fund
Australia and New Zealand back a second phase of the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project to beat sea level rise
Australia and New Zealand launched the second phase of the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project, an initiative aimed at safeguarding the nation’s vulnerable coastlines from the relentless threat of climate change
IUCN director general urges immediate action on climate crisis at Oceania Forum
As 2023 marks the hottest year on record, IUCN Director General warns that Oceania stands at a critical crossroads, facing an urgent need for action to combat the dual crises of biodiversity loss and climate change
Vanuatu leads the charge to make ecocide an International Crime
Vanuatu is leading a historic charge to make ecocide a recognised crime under international law, challenging the world to confront the devastating impact of environmental destruction
Tuvalu uses high-resolution mapping to combat climate change
Amid rising sea levels, Tuvalu is creating a digital twin of its capital to enhance planning for climate change and natural disasters, capturing crucial data to guide the nation’s survival and adaptation strategies