Differing Views on Increasing Observer Presence on Longline Fishing Boats Discussed at Western and...
By Elenoa Dimaira
There have been contrasting opinions regarding the need to enhance the presence of observers on longline fishing boats at the 20th meeting...
Fossil fuel phase-out, finance and red lines dominate closing COP28 negotiations
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai, UAE
As the conclusion of COP28 in Dubai draws near, Wayne King, the chief climate negotiator for the...
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...
Pacific Ministers demand action, not words at COP28
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai, UAE
In a panel discussion at COP28 Saturday, Pacific Ministers emphasised their priorities and the urgency of addressing...
Marshall Islands climate envoy Tina Stege stands firm against weakening of SIDS’s voice at...
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai, UAE
The climate envoy of the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Tina Stege,Saturday expressed grave concerns about...
COP28 negotiations heat up as finance agenda takes centre stage
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai, UAE
As COP28 in Dubai moving towards its conclusion next week, negotiators are in a critical phase, scrambling...
Pacific Resilience Facility emerges as key modality for Climate Funding, says Fiji’s lead climate...
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai, UAE
Fiji's Ambassador to Indonesia and lead negotiator on climate change, Amena Yauvoli, has emphasised the importance of...
UN Climate chief stresses 1.5°C target urgency at COP28
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai, UAE
UN Climate Change chief, Simon Stiell Friday stressed the urgency of finding solutions to address the climate...