Palau, as Chair of AOSIS, urges ‘COP of truth’ to act with urgency, solidarity
World leaders and delegates attending the ongoing 30th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), dubbed by the...
Hour for climate action is upon us, Solomon Islands at COP30
While heavy downpour belted the roof of the Hangar Convention Centre, Belem, with the sound of thunder roaring through the auditorium, Polycarp Paea, Minister...
‘We’re not giving up. I appeal to this process not to give up on...
In the Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI), and in most Pacific countries, it is customary that when a child is born, the umbilical cord...
Pacific leader seeks investment, Australia eyes defence
The Solomon Islands Prime minister and Forum Chair has made a concerted pitch for new trade and investment opportunities, as Australia looks to strengthen...
Australia downplays joint climate event with Turkey
Australia has poured cold water on the idea it could jointly lead the world's biggest climate conference with Turkey.
Both countries have days to try...
Tonga underscores the urgent need for accessible and predictable Climate Finance at High-Level Ministerial...
The Kingdom of Tonga, represented by the Head of Tonga’s Delegation, Paula Pouvalu Ma‘u, delivered a strong and principled statement at the Third High-level...
Tuvalu rebukes Trump’s ‘shameful disregard’ at Cop30
Of all the representatives from 193 countries present at the crucial UN climate talks in Belém, Brazil, only one has summoned the courage to...
Australia’s green energy push, Pacific ties face setback from COP31 hosting impasse
Australia risks undermining efforts to establish itself as a leader in the green energy transition and letting down its vulnerable Pacific island neighbours if...
Australian PM disputes price tag attached to major climate meeting
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese rejects suggestions it could cost Australia more than $2 billion (US$1.30 billion) to host a major climate summit.
The prime minister...
Climate finance is a legal duty, not charity: Pacific SIDS tell World
Solomon Islands Environment Minister Polycarp Paea has delivered a blunt message in Belém, warning that Pacific nations are “at the frontline of a climate...
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Forum SG Waqa urges Smaller Island States to retain Political leadership amid regional reforms
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa has called on Smaller Island States (SIS) to retain political ownership of their priorities while using existing...
World leaders need to see Pacific climate impacts firsthand: PM Rabuka
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says it would be “a sad thing” for Fiji if world leaders fail to attend the pre-COP31 climate meeting in...
Solomon Islands stands firm on One China Policy: PM Wale
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to the One China policy.
Speaking in Parliament, Prime Minister Wale emphasised its importance...