1.5°C limit ‘almost inevitable’, IPCC Chair warns as COP30 opens in Brazil
The world is “almost inevitably” set to surpass the 1.5°C global warming limit unless countries urgently ramp up emissions cuts and strengthen adaptation, the...
Climate crisis is a health crisis, warns WHO regional director Piukala
World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director for the Western Pacific, Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala, has warned that the climate crisis is also a health...
PNG PM Marape calls for fair climate action and stronger forest partnerships at COP30
Papua New Guinea has once again shown strong leadership on climate issues, with Prime Minister James Marape speaking up for forest and ocean nations...
From pledges to action: Leaders push for faster climate progress at COP30
COP30 opened in Belém on Monday with a clear message: the era of half-measures is over.
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The 30th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has opened with a strong message from the UN...
Cost of hosting UN climate summit in Adelaide could reach $2 billion
Australia’s bid to host next year’s United Nations climate change summit in Adelaide could cost $2 billion (US$1.30 billion), according to new estimates.
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Torres Strait to raise voice at COP30 climate talks in Brazil
COP30 climate talks in Brazil this week will hear from Torres Strait and Pacific advocates, including Climate Collective Zenadth Kes' Barbara Ibuai, in a...
Pacific leaders tackle Climate displacement at DRM meeting in Palau
Pacific leaders have renewed calls and commitment for stronger regional coordination to address climate-induced displacement and disaster preparedness during the Second Pacific Disaster Risk...
Fiji PM Rabuka to visit Japan for bilateral talks with PM Takaichi
Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka will pay an official working visit to Japan from 12 to 15 November at the invitation of Japanese Prime...
Antigua and Barbuda ignites Commonwealth journey to CHOGM 2026 with new theme on partnership...
The Commonwealth Secretariat and the Government of Antigua and Barbuda has unveiled the official theme for the 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM)...
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WCPFC adopts landmark South Pacific albacore management procedure after years of deadlock
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) wrapped up its annual meeting in Manila Friday with a major...
“Albacore is our lifeline” as South Pacific Group pushes hard at WCPFC22
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
Pacific countries most dependent on South Pacific albacore have delivered a clear message at WCPFC22 in Manila — this...
WCPFC faces tough calls on Bigeye Tuna as SPC warns key decisions needed now
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) is heading into a final phase on bigeye tuna, with scientists warning...