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...
Forum SG Puna support change of COP format for amplified youth voices
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai, UAE
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General, Henry Puna has called for a full revamp of the format...
Pacific firm on 1.5-degree goal at COP28, calls for Just Transition and Youth inclusivity
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai, UAE
As COP28 approaches its closing plenary next week, key stakeholders from the Pacific region weigh in...
Bezos Earth Fund pledges US$100 million to support Pacific Islands’ Initiative to create the...
At COP28, Pacific Islands State Leaders launched a bold new Unlocking Blue Pacific Prosperity initiative to safeguard and revitalise the Blue Pacific Continent.
The Bezos...
‘Show us the money’ for Pacific Climate priorities: Reverend Bhagwan
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai, UAE
The General Secretary for the Pacific Conference of Churches (PCC) Reverend James Bhagwan, has drawn attention...
Milestone COP28 side event calls for urgent global action on 1.5°C goal
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai, UAE
Pacific Islands Forum Chair and Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has highlighted the nature of the...
Pacific Resilience Facility set to launch in 2025: Forum Chair Brown
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai, UAE
Cook Islands Prime Minister and Pacific Islands Forum Chair Mark Brown has announced at the COP28...
Tuvalu official raises concerns and opportunities in Australia’s Climate refuge offer
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai, UAE
The Pacific Islands Forum Programme Adviser for Resilient Development Finance, has shared his thoughts on Australia's offer...
Tongan King Tupou VI calls for COP28 focus on Nature and People
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai, UAE
Tongan King Tupou VI has delivered a powerful speech at COP28 in Dubai that emphasised the need...
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Pacific Tuna face alarming consequences without 1.5-degree climate action: FFA DG
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai, UAE
The Director General of the Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) Dr Tupou-Roosen, has highlighted the critical role of...
Hopes high for ambitious, on-time agreement: PSIDS Climate Negotiator Matsutaro
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai
Palau’s climate change negotiator and Chair of the Pacific Small Island Developing States (PSIDS) Xavier Matsutaro, Sunday offered...
1.5 degrees holds the key to resolving the Climate crisis says Forum SG Puna
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai
Forum Secretary General, Henry Puna Saturday emphasised the importance of the 1.5-degree goal in the Paris Agreement, describing...