UAE commits US$30 billion to Climate Investment vehicle at COP28, aiming to mobilise...
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai, UAE
At COP28, the UAE made a groundbreaking announcement, committing US$30 billion to Alterra, a revolutionary climate-focused investment...
Fiji’s chief climate negotiator Ambassador Yauvoli secures historic adoption of Loss and Damage Fund...
Fiji's Ambassador to Indonesia and Chief Negotiator at COP28, Amena Yauvoli, marked a historic achievement as the Loss and Damage fund was formally adopted...
UN Climate Change chief urges urgent action at COP28
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai, UAE
As the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) kicks off in Dubai, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary...
Pacific Civil Society pushes for ambitious outcomes at COP28 in Dubai
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai, UAE
The Pacific Islands Climate Action Network (PICAN) Regional Coordinator, Lavetanalagi Seru has delivered a straightforward message...
Pacific Islands perspectives on Loss and Damage funding at COP28
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai, UAE
As the issue of Loss and Damage takes centre stage at COP28, the recent uneasy compromise...
Pacific Forum Secretary General highlights key priorities and Champions at COP28
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai, UAE
Forum Secretary General Henry Puna Thursday provided a comprehensive update on the COP28 State of Play during...
China increased development finance support to Kiribati following diplomatic shift to Beijing
A recent global research by AidData revealed a significant increase in China’s development finance support to Kiribati between 2019-2021, coinciding with the island nation’s...
Palau’s Climate Change negotiator, Xavier Matsutaro emphasises ambition and urgency at COP28
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai, UAE
Palau’s climate change negotiator and Chair of Pacific Small Island Developing States(PSIDS), Xavier Matsutaro has emphasised...
Niue Minister calls on the U.S for commitment in climate action and Australia for...
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai, UAE
Niue's Minister for Natural Resources, Mona Ainu’u, has issued a powerful call to both the United...
Pacific Climate Youth Champion, advocates for genuine youth representation at COP28
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai, UAE
Pacific Island Forum Climate Youth Champion, Metoyer Lohia calls for genuine youth participation, and urges global...
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