UN Climate Change chief urges urgent action at COP28
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai, UAE
As the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) kicks off in Dubai, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary...
Pacific Civil Society pushes for ambitious outcomes at COP28 in Dubai
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai, UAE
The Pacific Islands Climate Action Network (PICAN) Regional Coordinator, Lavetanalagi Seru has delivered a straightforward message...
Pacific Islands perspectives on Loss and Damage funding at COP28
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai, UAE
As the issue of Loss and Damage takes centre stage at COP28, the recent uneasy compromise...
Pacific Forum Secretary General highlights key priorities and Champions at COP28
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai, UAE
Forum Secretary General Henry Puna Thursday provided a comprehensive update on the COP28 State of Play during...
2023 shatters climate records, with major impacts
The World Meteorological Organisation(WMO) provisional State of the Global Climate report confirms that 2023 is set to be the warmest year on record. Data...
Palau’s Climate Change negotiator, Xavier Matsutaro emphasises ambition and urgency at COP28
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai, UAE
Palau’s climate change negotiator and Chair of Pacific Small Island Developing States(PSIDS), Xavier Matsutaro has emphasised...
Niue Minister calls on the U.S for commitment in climate action and Australia for...
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai, UAE
Niue's Minister for Natural Resources, Mona Ainu’u, has issued a powerful call to both the United...
Pacific Climate Youth Champion, advocates for genuine youth representation at COP28
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai, UAE
Pacific Island Forum Climate Youth Champion, Metoyer Lohia calls for genuine youth participation, and urges global...
Pacific Gender champion urges stronger female representation and accountability at COP28 for Climate Action
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai, UAE
Pacific Gender Champion and Niue's Minister for Natural Resources, Mona Ainu’u, has delivered a passionate call for...
Action, ambition, urgency call from Forum SG as Pacific leaders arrive at COP28
Pacific nations including those bearing the brunt of the global climate crisis are coming to the COP 28 in UAE this week ready for...
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By Pita Ligaiula
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