Denmark becomes first country to pledge ‘loss and damage’ finance
Denmark has become the first fully-fledged country to pledge funds to developing countries specifically for “tab og skader”, which translates to “loss and damage”.
The...
Fifth briefing session by Japan on plans to release contaminated nuclear wastewater into the...
Pacific Islands Forum Members received a fifth virtual briefing from the Government of Japan on 20 September 2022 regarding its plan to release over...
Vanuatu makes historic call for treaty to end the fossil fuel era
Today, Vanuatu called on other nations to join them in establishing a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty, a proposed international mechanism that aims to explicitly...
As tiny Tuvalu sinks, PM fights to save the archipelago’s identity
The flag of Tuvalu contains nine yellow stars -- one for each of the islands that make up the tiny Pacific archipelago, home to...
Palau calls for greater U.S support as it renegotiates bilateral agreement
Pacific Island Palau, which is at the centre of the geostrategic struggle between the U,S and China, called on Wednesday for more US support...
NZ PM Jacinda Ardern surprises at Pacific Islands Forum launch where leaders warn emitters:...
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern made a surprise appearance at a Pacific Islands Forum event in New York, joining Pacific leaders as they...
Climate crisis is a health crisis – Fiji PM Bainimarama
-Climate crisis is fundamentally a health crisis.
Prime Minister Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama made these bold remarks while delivering his statement at the Sustainable Surgical Systems...
Fiji showcase climate financing innovation to drive forward sustainable blue economy ambitions
Fiji is calling on larger and wealthier ocean panel member countries to lead by driving investments in the global ocean economy through cutting edge...
Drowning Island Nations: ‘This is how a Pacific Atoll dies’
Heads of state from Tuvalu and the Marshall Islands have launched a “Rising Nations Initiative” as they race toward solutions to a rising ocean...
Pacific atoll nations launch global plan to preserve heritage
Pacific atoll nations on Wednesday launched a new global partnership to preserve their sovereignty and heritage as their countries disappear under rising seas triggered...
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Pacific pushes for special Climate finance window ahead of COP31
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific Island countries are pushing for concrete action on climate finance, keeping the 1.5-degree target within reach and strengthening...
Civil Society demands permanent seat at Pacific decision-making table
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific civil society organisations are demanding their participation in regional decision-making be formally institutionalised, saying they should no longer...
Forum Leaders face major decisions on Regional Architecture, Security and Partnerships
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific Islands Forum Leaders will next week consider major decisions on regional architecture, political leadership, security, partnerships and regional...