SG Puna urged big emitters and wealthy nations to now shift gear towards their commitments under the Paris Agreement, reminding them of the vulnerable groups that are impacted by climate change and related disasters
Tag: Pacific
UK continues support for Pacific islands on journey to COP27
Pacific seek support from the UK COP Presidency for COP27 to engage with the Pacific region in preparation for COP27 where Pacific youth, women and vulnerable groups can be heard
COP26 Outcomes have left RMI amongst countries on ‘knife-edge’, says Climate Champion Bilimon
Climate Champion Bilimon says “there is an urgent need for measurable, firm targets to reduce emissions” as phasing coal down at COP26 was the biggest setback for RMI
Dislocation and disruption: climate change in the Indo-Pacific in 2035
Robert Glasser describes an extrapolation scenario from current climate science and observations of recent extreme climate-related hazards and their societal impacts in the Indo-Pacific.
Fiji gets to tell its own climate story in new books for children
Publishers hope the new series will inspire the children of the Pacific to protect an ocean deeply connected to their culture. “We want Pacific children not to fear the ocean; rather they must be empowered to become respectful protectors…”
Forests vital for green recovery in the Asia-Pacific region
Leading forestry experts and policymakers to explore the opportunities for the forestry sector to recover from the pandemic and accelerate actions on deforestation and forest degradation in the Asia-Pacific region
First-ever Traditional Boat Builder’s Regional Workshop
A workshop enabled traditional boat builders to understand their integral part in the maritime industry and support climate-friendly maritime transport solutions in the Pacific region.
UN to review Japan’s plan to release Fukushima water into Pacific
UN nuclear taskforce will ‘listen to local people’s concerns’ as Japan plans to release more than 1m tonnes of Fukushima water into the Pacific Ocean
Who should pay? Experts ask how small island states can secure compensation for climate damages
Experts discuss how small island states can secure compensation for climate damages while holding major polluting countries accountable for the climate crisis
IAEA begins mission to review Fukushima water release
IAEA task force began its mission to review the planned release of treated water from Japan’s Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean