Vanuatu working toward UN vote aimed at fighting fossil fuel industry influence
Vanuatu is working on securing a UN vote to turn a landmark ruling on the climate crisis by the international court of justice (ICJ)...
Pacific Resilience Facility Launches Capitalisation Memorandum for Investors at UNGA80
As part of the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ broader engagement at UNGA80 — the PRF Partners Roundtable Talanoa was convened at the UN Headquarters...
Ireland to donate €3m to Pacific islands in fight against climate change
Ireland is to donate €3m(US$3.53 million) to assist Pacific islands at threat from climate change.
Climate and environment minister Darragh O'Brien made the announcement at...
Tuvalu PM Teo urges urgent action on Loss and Damage Fund: “Finance must move...
“When storms come to my islands in Tuvalu, homes are torn apart, and families seek shelter in schools and churches,” stated Tuvalu Prime Minister...
PM Manele launches Pacific Resilience Facility capitalisation memorandum at UNGA80
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele, in his role as Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum, Tuesday launched the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF) Capitalisation...
Nauru ratifies Pacific Resilience Facility, calls climate finance a “lifeline” for communities
Nauru has deposited its instrumental of ratification for the historic Pacific-led climate initiative – the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF), during the partners roundtable talanoa,...
Video sparks debate about the role of the tou’a in Tonga
By Jean Marc 'Ake
The role of the tou'a has become a topic of hot debate on Tongan social media spaces after a clip from...
Vanuatu pursues new UN resolution to turn ICJ climate opinion into action
The Pacific island nation of Vanuatu said on Monday that it is drafting a UN resolution to turn a landmark judicial opinion on states’...
Tuvalu PM calls for stronger global action on gender equality and Climate Justice
Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo has reaffirmed his country’s commitment to gender equality, warning world leaders that climate change is stripping Tuvaluan women of...
‘We must choose climate justice’: Guterres tells UN
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned world leaders that the climate crisis is accelerating and urged governments to act with urgency.
“We must choose climate...
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Pacific Elders call for reversal of Forum’s Israel partnership
The Pacific Elders’ Voice has called for the Pacific Islands Forum to review and reverse its partnership agreement with Israel, saying the decision conflicts...
PNG sets 2035 climate targets, pledges net- negative emissions
Papua New Guinea has set new climate targets to increase renewable energy, reduce deforestation and strengthen climate resilience, while aiming for net-negative emissions by...
Record carbon dioxide levels will impact us for centuries, says UN weather agency
Levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other major greenhouse gases in the atmosphere caused by burning fossil fuels reached record highs in 2025, locking...