Pacific at the crossroads: 85 MPAs needed daily to safeguard marine ecosystems
A groundbreaking study conducted by Dynamic Planet and National Geographic Pristine Seas has revealed that to meet the global target of protecting 30 percent...
Solomon Islands coral discovery “reinforces” urgent need for global action on ocean protection amidst...
As COP29 unfolds in Baku, Azerbaijan, with world leaders engaged in critical discussions on climate finance, a groundbreaking discovery in the Solomon Islands serves...
Tuvalu on 1.5 to stay alive – “there is no time to waste”
Addressing the 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC COP29) for the first time as Prime Minister...
Largest Pacific climate-adaptation study launched at COP29
University of Canterbury distinguished Professor Steven Ratuva presented findings from the largest study of climate adaptation in the Pacific region at COP29 in Baku,...
Global diabetes epidemic reaches critical levels with 800 million cases
Global diabetes cases have quadrupled since 1990, affecting over 800 million adults worldwide, according to a World Health Organisation (WHO) study released to coincide...
Pacific finance needs top $2billion as storms hit, seas rise
The international community is out of step with Pacific Island nations' needs on covering the costs of adjusting to a warmer world, the aid...
COP29: ‘Now is the time to fast-track, not backtrack’ on the path to net-zero
Meeting on Thursday with non-governmental entities in Baku for the COP29 climate talks, UN Secretary-General António Guterres highlighted the crucial role that cities, regions,...
Current climate finance model strains SIDS capacity: Fiji DPM Prasad
The reality is that climate finance continues to be tied up in external interests, impacted by inter-organisation competition and overlapping mandates, and shaped by...
Former Fiji Warrior to make debut against Spain
The Flying Fijians have named their squad for the upcoming clash against Spain, with the spotlight on Saimoni Uluinakauvadra, a former Fiji Warrior and...
No migration, says Tuvalu Climate Change minister
The Tuvalu government is discouraging its people from migrating despite rising sea levels threatening the vulnerable Pacific Island state.
Speaking to FBC News in Baku...
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GCF promises faster climate finance, more direct Pacific access
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific countries should expect faster Green Climate Fund approvals, more national and regional institutions accessing funding directly and a...
Forum Leaders put Political Leadership and regionalism at centre of reform
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific Islands Forum leaders have reaffirmed the need for stronger political leadership, greater regional coordination and Pacific-led partnerships as...
Pacific Leaders set AI rules, push stronger digital connectivity
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific Islands Forum leaders have endorsed the Pacific’s first collective position on artificial intelligence, calling for AI to remain...