New study examines what rising sea levels mean for maritime rights, migration and economic opportunities of Pacific states
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As rising seas claim coastal communities, Pacific Islands seek more support at Glasgow climate talks
While holding out hope, Pacific Islanders have no choice but to endure the impacts of climate change.
Hawaiians look to tradition to cope with Climate change
Conservation and heritage groups in Hawaii are reviving traditional values to reduce climate change damage.
Fiji calls for action on latest climate report
Fiji has had about 13 cyclones since 2016: Fiji Minister for Climate Change
Pacific: UN report a “looming line in the sand for the Pacific”
If we actually get our act together and go into one of the low emission pathways, then things can be reversed.-IPCC’s Vice Chair
Irreversible human-caused climate crisis threatens Pacific Island nations
Humans are responsible for the rise in the earth’s global temperature and it won’t stop rising unless immediate action is taken.—UN panel
Language critical to Kiribati as it faces the challenge of Climate Change
Language to keep Kiribati rooted to their land and tradition while facing the challenges of climate change.
Pacific raise voices on impacts of Sea-level rise at UN Oceans meeting
The ICP21 meeting focused on sea-level rise and its impact on Pacific nations and their search for solutions.
Pacific Island youths stand ready to fight for their future
The IUCN Global Youth Summit highlighted the need for Pacific Island youths to unite and voice their concerns on environmental issues faced in the region
Islands, rocks and tuna: Pacific nations draw new battle lines against rising seas
Pacific states are rushing to formally lock in economic zones with fishing and mining rights around remote islands threatened by higher seas, as the planet warms.