Four ANU experts warn that Pacific nations are at risk of being left behind in global climate negotiations if they aren’t a focus of the upcoming COP26 summit in Glasgow.
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Pacific lends new voice to worldwide organic farming movement
INOFO will ensure Pacific farmers’ voices are heard and their issues are prioritised as it is integrated further into global organics action and growth, says Karen Mapusua
Pacific populations urged to make better Consumer choices to Keep Pacific Clean
We must promote recycling and adopt a more innovative approach to using traditional alternatives, SPREP Director General says
COVID-19 challenges ‘disadvantage’ smaller nations in COP26 climate talks
Pacific Island countries will be least well-represented at the COP26 climate summit due to COVID-19 travel curbs and costs.
Pacific firm to lead global legal team supporting Vanuatu’s pursuit of advisory opinion on climate change from ICC
Vanuatu will seek an opinion from the World Court to clarify the legal obligations of all countries to prevent and redress the adverse effects of climate change
What’s in a Name? SIDS or BOSS?
The call that began years ago is to change from SIDS to Big Ocean Sovereign State or BOSS. “BOSS is not my term; I am borrowing it for others.”
Turtle tagging and release success at Salelesi in Samoa
A green sea turtle accidentally caught by a Salelesi village fisherman was successfully tagged and released safely back into the ocean
Pacific Young Climate leaders call for urgent climate action ahead of COP26
Pacific Young Climate Leaders aim to coordinate existing Pacific youth climate advocacy efforts and initiatives to influence ambitious climate change actions
Forum prepares participants to inform Pacific of looming extreme weather events
An urgent call has been made to produce objective, user-relevant climate outlook guidance in real-time to reduce climate-related risks
Nine to twelve tropical cyclones predicted for 2021/2022 cyclone season
NIWA predicted a 59% chance of more than four tropical cyclones in the western region of the Pacific and a 46% chance of more than six tropical cyclones for the eastern region