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...
One Pacific Voice urged for global plastics treaty
- Burdened by increasing plastic waste, the world is working towards a legally binding treaty to address this global issue across five international meetings.
Our...
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...
Vanuatu launches first Ocean Monitoring Network
Vanuatu continues to show innovation in the face of natural disasters with the launching of the country’s first Ocean Monitoring Network this afternoon. The...
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...
Revisiting the Green Climate Fund in the Pacific
The Fund is providing important support but access remains a challenge. Australia re-joining could make the difference
By Georgia Hammersley, Roland Rajah
Global climate funds have...
Climate Watch App being developed for Vanuatu a first for the Pacific
Vanuatu is currently testing a ground-breaking application that looks to provide a solution to data collection challenges faced by Pacific Island countries, particularly on...
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COP31 Pacific Climate envoys to elevate Climate Change impacts on global stage
The Pacific COP31 Envoys, endorsed by the Pacific Climate Change Ministers, have now been formally appointed through a joint letter from the COP31 President-Designate...
Palau makes historic call for UN nicotine control ahead of Pacific Leaders’ Forum
Ahead of the Pacific Islands Forum, Palau has made history by becoming the first nation to formally request that the United Nations examine nicotine...
Tuvalu Youth leader selected to help lead 2026 Commonwealth Youth Forum
Tuvalu youth leader Eleala Avanitele has been selected to serve on an international task force responsible for planning and delivering the 2026 Commonwealth Youth...