Energy and Transport Ministers to be gender champions
By Elenoa Dimaira
The Pacific’s male dominated energy sector could be more gender balanced in future with energy ministers serving as champions, promoting equality.
An...
Civil Societies Welcome “Climate Leadership” by Pacific Ministers
By Elenoa Dimaira
Civil societies have applauded the Efate Outcomes Statement issued after the 5th Pacific Regional Ministers Meeting this week in Port Vila,...
Pacific Island nations call on big emitters to fund climate finance
By Elenoa Dimaira
Pacific Energy and Transport Ministers want climate finance to be based on the “principles of polluter pays and climate justice” because...
People in Kiribati at high risk to climate crisis and multiple health threats
Kiribati is one of the most remote and geographically dispersed countries in the world. It is also one of the most vulnerable countries to...
ADB announces IF-CAP, New Programme to accelerate billions in Climate Change financing
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today announced the Innovative Finance Facility for Climate in Asia and the Pacific (IF-CAP), a landmark programme which could...
Former president of Kiribati backs legal case against Australia over inaction on climate crisis
A former Pacific Island president has backed a Torres-Strait Islander-led legal case to hold the Australian government accountable for climate crisis inaction.
On Monday, Anote...
Pacific elders back Torres Strait climate action
The head of a Pacific elders body has backed a Torres Strait Islander-led push to hold the federal government accountable for its actions to...
The Pacific Community (SPC) and Aotearoa New Zealand sign bold new deal to boost...
The Pacific Community (SPC) and Aotearoa New Zealand have signed a bold new deal to boost climate action across the Pacific.
Announcing the new partnership...
Climate change is our gravest concern: Forum DSG Manoni
“Climate change is our gravest concern and we continue to observe on an annual basis how this affects our region,” says Forum Deputy Secretary...
Relocation is a last resort in Fiji: Kamikamica
Fiji deputy Prime Minister and Minister for External Trade, Manoa Kamikamica says the relocation of Fijian villages and settlement is not something the Government...
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Wetlands are often described as nature’s quiet workhorses, filtering water, protecting coastlines, and sustaining life.
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Fiji PM Rabuka says resignation an option if appeal fails
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says he will consider resigning if the Government’s appeal against a High Court ruling on the dismissal of former...
Australia does what it can as U.S aid cuts savage PNG
Care International lost funding for several projects in the Pacific following the U.S retreat from foreign aid.
In January last year, Havini Vira was overseeing...