New national climate plans unveiled at high-level summit ahead of COP30 conference
From accelerating the move to clean energy to planting acres of trees, leaders from more than 100 countries announced or reiterated new national climate...
Promises won’t save sinking atolls: Marshall Islands President
From the rainforests of Central America to low-lying atolls in the Pacific and drought-stricken plains in Africa, leaders came to the United Nations General...
Small nations demand unity, fairness, and action: Nauru President Adeang tells UN
Nauru President David Adeang has told world leaders at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) that his country, though small, carries a strong...
U.S commits $55 million to boost Indo-Pacific Maritime Security
The United States has announced more than US$55 million in new maritime law enforcement funding for countries in the Indo-Pacific, as part of its...
Climate Mobility must protect people, culture, and livelihoods: Tuvalu PM
Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo delivered the keynote address at the High-Level Breakfast for Climate Mobility Champions in New York, a key event co-hosted...
Vanuatu working toward UN vote aimed at fighting fossil fuel industry influence
Vanuatu is working on securing a UN vote to turn a landmark ruling on the climate crisis by the international court of justice (ICJ)...
Pacific Resilience Facility Launches Capitalisation Memorandum for Investors at UNGA80
As part of the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ broader engagement at UNGA80 — the PRF Partners Roundtable Talanoa was convened at the UN Headquarters...
Ireland to donate €3m to Pacific islands in fight against climate change
Ireland is to donate €3m(US$3.53 million) to assist Pacific islands at threat from climate change.
Climate and environment minister Darragh O'Brien made the announcement at...
Tuvalu PM Teo urges urgent action on Loss and Damage Fund: “Finance must move...
“When storms come to my islands in Tuvalu, homes are torn apart, and families seek shelter in schools and churches,” stated Tuvalu Prime Minister...
PM Manele launches Pacific Resilience Facility capitalisation memorandum at UNGA80
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele, in his role as Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum, Tuesday launched the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF) Capitalisation...
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