COP26 : World poised for big leap forward on climate crisis, says U.S special...
The world is poised to make a big leap forward at the UN COP26 climate summit, with world leaders “sharpening their pencils” to make...
WHO: Global health community prescribes climate action for COVID recovery
Ambitious national climate commitments are crucial for States to sustain a healthy, green recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new UN health...
Evidence of lost lands beneath Pacific
There is “good evidence” of once-inhabited lands lying beneath the Pacific ocean as geology aligns with Islander tales passed down by ancestors, says academic...
Pacific Island states navigate Covid upheaval to be heard at COP26
For Xavier Matsutaro, getting to the Scottish city of Glasgow for the COP26 climate conference will be one of the longest journeys of his...
United Kingdom pushing for ambitious Climate deal to support the Pacific
In just 22 days the City of Glasgow will welcome leaders from around the world together with Government officials, civil society, business leaders and...
GCF Board accelerates climate finance ahead of COP26 meeting, approving USD$1.2 billion for new...
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board has approved 13 new projects for mitigation and adaptation action, allocating USD 1.2 billion in GCF resources for...
EU and Indo-Pacific leaders commit to enhance cooperation on climate action
Fijian Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, the President of the Marshall Islands David Kabua and the Prime Minister of Samoa Fiamē Naomi Mata’afa exchanged views...
Pacific Political Climate Champions amplify call for urgent action
The Pacific’s collective voice, calling on world leaders to urgently implement the Paris Agreement, will have new-found mana at the UNFCCC COP26 in Glasgow,...
Pacific leaders push for halving of emissions by 2030 to prevent climate change catastrophe...
Pacific leaders are warning time is running out to address climate change and are urging all nations, including Australia, to halve their emissions in...
Q & A with Coral Pasisi on Climate Finance, the Science and Security concerns...
In this two-part series, BCN Journalist Esther Pavihi speaks with Senior Advisor to the Director-General of the SPC, Coral Pasisi on Climate Finance, the...
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Services still down nearly 24 hours after Vanuatu quake
World Vision's Vanuatu country director says electricity and water are still affected in Port Vila and strategic bridges connecting the city are damaged, nearly...
New Zealand to assist Vanuatu on earthquake response
New Zealand is providing Vanuatu assistance following Tuesday's devastating earthquake, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says.
“Vanuatu is a member of our Pacific family and we...
Vanuatu earthquake death toll expected to rise as second quake plunges nation into state...
A second earthquake has struck Vanuatu, as the death toll from Tuesday’s deadly quake rose and an international search and rescue operation got underway.
With...