Developed countries need to take real action to meet their historical obligation
By Pita Ligaiula in Glasgow
Papua New Guinea Environment Minister Wera Mori, says developed countries need to take real action to meet their historical obligation...
Niue taking its bold climate action to the stage at COP26
One of the world’s smallest nations is taking giant steps when it comes to addressing climate change. Niue has made bold commitments in its...
Vanuatu calls for pressure on State Parties yet to submit NDCs in-line with 1.5-degree...
By Pita Ligaiula
Vanuatu has urged parties in the COP26 negotiations to have new and updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) that represent the highest...
UK not seeking to reopen the Paris Agreement, “keeping 1.5 degrees within reach”
By Pita Ligaiula in Glasgow
COP26 President Alok Shama says the United Kingdom are not seeking to reopen the Paris Agreement.
Speaking at the COP26...
Marshall Islands push to keep 1.5c alive as world on track for disastrous heating
By Pita Ligaiula in Glasgow
Marshall Islands climate envoy Tina Stege says the island nation cannot accept failure and 1.5 degrees remains the focus...
Forum SG calls on world leaders to accelerate work on loss and damage, oceans
By Pita Ligaiula
Pacific Ocean Commissioner and Forum Secretary General Henry Puna says COP26 must accelerate work on loss and damage and on oceans.
Addressing...
World needs urgent and ambitious action right now!
By Pita Ligaiula in Glasgow
The world must rapidly cut global emissions and keep global warming to 1.5 degrees, says Forum Secretary General.
Speaking Tuesday...
Forum Chair calls for APEC countries to combat climate change
By Pita Ligaiula in Glasgow
Fijian Prime Minister and Forum Chair Voreqe Bainimarama says the stakes could not be higher for world leaders to...
Climate change is no longer an issue for debate, the science is clear: Forum...
By Pita Ligaiula in Glasgow
Forum Secretary General Henry Puna says the latest Inter-Governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report confirms what the Blue...
UN supports Pacific struggle in the fight against climate change
By Pita Ligaiula in Glasgow
The rest of the world must play its part in slowing climate change and helping island states to adapt...
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U.S supports two permanent UN Security Council seats for Africa, one seat to be...
The United States supports creating two permanent United Nations Security Council seats for African states and one seat to be rotated among Small Island...
Solomon Islands vision for cooperative security
Solomon Islands Minister of Police National Security, Jimson Tanangada, says Solomon Islands recognises the urgency of collective action in addressing security threats.
Minister Tanangada, when...
Super Rugby Pacific unveil new-look finals system as part of tweaked structure
Super Rugby Pacific has confirmed a six-team finals system for the 2025 season.
It will be an expanded 16-round regular season, with the 2025 season...