Climate funding critical says Fiji UN Permanenant representative
Fiji and other countries facing the impacts of climate change need to be able to access funds to address these challenges.
Fiji’s Permanent representative to...
Who should pay? Experts ask how small island states can secure compensation for climate...
A landmark Commonwealth Foundation event assesses the way forward for island nations experiencing the worst effects of the climate crisis
Tuesday, 15 February – experts,...
Pacific Islands continue the call for climate action on journey to COP27
The Pacific Islands are unpacking the Glasgow Climate Pact this week, continuing their work for a 1.5-degree world.
Reflecting upon the outcomes of the Twenty-Sixth...
Climate fight pledge – Blinken: These islands are ground zero for the devastating impacts
The United States is committed to tackling the devastating impact of climate change in the Pacific region.
U.S Secretary of State Antony Blinken noted this...
SG Puna takes Blue Pacific priorities to France Summit
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Henry Puna has called on all States to play their part when it comes to maintaining the health of...
How Pacific climate diplomacy is changing
Negotiating from a position of strength
Pacific Island nations facing the reality of climate change-induced land loss are using their diplomatic strength to ensure...
How the Glasgow dialogue can deliver finance for victims of the climate crisis?
It is important to seize this opportunity to get dedicated support for people on the front lines of climate impacts, urgently and based on...
A plea to make widespread environmental damage an International Crime takes Centre stage at...
By Katie Surma
The campaign to make ecocide an international crime took center stage in the Hague on Tuesday as Bangladesh, Samoa and Vanuatu...
Vanuatu CSOs demand National Parliament to officially declare a climate emergency for Vanuatu
The disappointing outcomes of COP26 have shown the lack of political will from world leaders to address climate change at the global level says...
UN rights forum’s action on climate and COVID-19 vaccines shows its relevance, says President...
After one of the busiest years in the history of the Human Rights Council, President and Fijian diplomat Ambassador Nashat Shameem Khan insisted on...
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Vanuatu Parliament to debate no-confidence motion against PM Napat Friday
Vanuatu leader of the Opposition and President of the Union of Moderate Parties (UMP), Ishmael Kalsakau, welcomed Wednesday's decision of the Court of Appeal...
Australian diplomacy must be principled, agile and proactive: DFAT Secretary Adams
Australia’s top diplomat says Australian diplomacy is being reshaped to meet a more dangerous and complex world, with a sharper focus on the Indo-Pacific,...
Global health is out of balance: WHO’s Dr Piukala
WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala has warned that global health systems are fundamentally out of balance, despite major...