Fiji’s Climate Change lead negotiator calls for urgent action as COP28 navigates stormy seas
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai, UAE
Fiji's Ambassador to Indonesia and lead negotiator on climate change, Amena Yauvoli, has provided a frank assessment...
Pacific SIDS spearhead progress on Loss and Damage Fund at COP28
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai
The SPC Deputy Director for the Disaster and Community Resilience Programme Exsley Taloiburi has provided an update...
Pacific SIDS face uphill battle as negotiator warns of unresolved issues and financial challenges
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai
Pacific Small Island Developing States (SIDS) brace for an uphill battle as a key negotiator issues a...
Oceans must take centre stage in Climate Change agenda at COP: Former Fiji Ambassador...
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai
Fiji’s former Ambassador to the UN, Satyendra Prasad, has stressed the critical role of oceans in the...
Australia commits AUD$150m to climate finance for vulnerable Pacific countries
The Australian government has pledged AUD$150m (US$99.04 million) climate finance for Pacific countries but has not contributed to a newly created global loss and...
Australia’s Climate Ambassador addresses urgent Ocean warnings and COP31 bid challenges
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai, UAE
Australia's Ambassador for Climate Change, Kristin Tilley, has highlighted the urgency of focusing on ocean-related climate...
Palau President Whipps urges global action for Ocean Conservation
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai, UAE
Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr has emphasised the need for urgent action to protect the Pacific...
Niue Minister and Pacific gender champion appeals for action, exposes Ocean realities at COP28
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai UAE
Pacific political champion for Gender and Social Inclusion, and Niue Minister for Natural Resources, Mona Ainu'u,...
Pacific Ocean Commissioner stresses strategic approach for Oceans at COP28 side event
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai, UAE
Pacific Ocean Commissioner Dr Filimon Manoni Wednesday reiterated the need for strategic planning and genuine partnerships...
Pacific concerns raised over attempts to weaken Small Island States focus at COP28
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai, UAE
Concerns were raised about attempts by certain countries to weaken the emphasis on Small Island states...
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