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...
State of Play: Finding consensus is not going to be straight forward says COP26 President
By Pita Ligaiula in Glasgow
COP26 President Alok Sharma says finding consensus this week is not going to be straightforward as they face the...
PSIDS disappointed at the slow progress of COP26 negotiation
By Pita Ligaiula in Glasgow
As COP26 enters its final week of negotiation, Pacific Small Islands Developing States (PSIDS) have expressed disappointment with the...
Pacific calls for dedicated funding facility for loss and damage
By Pita Ligaiula in Glasgow
The Pacific has called for a dedicated funding facility for loss and damage as the world enters the final...
Negotiations to resolve outstanding issues at COP26 must cement a climate legacy outcome we can be proud of: Forum Chair
By Pita Ligaiula in Glasgow
Fijian Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has called on every world leaders to take immediate action that limits global warming to...
Forum Leaders Declaration on Preservation of Maritime Zones launched
By Pita Ligaiula in Glasgow
Fijian Prime Minister and Forum Chair Voreqe Bainimarama says the ocean is central to the people of the Pacific and...
Pacific calls for ocean to be included in UNFCCC
By Pita Ligaiula in Glasgow
Pacific Ocean Commissioner Henry Puna has called on leaders of the Pacific to never give up in global leadership in...
Scotland’s £1 million pledge for Loss and Damage
By Pita Ligaiula in Glasgow
The Scottish Government pledged £1 million (US$1.3 million) for 'Loss and Damage' has been welcomed by International NGOs.
Scotland’s First...
FSM paving the way for the Pacific by depositing its maritime boundaries with the UN
By Pita Ligaiula in Glasgow
Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is the first country in the region to deposit its maritime boundaries baselines with...
Call to defend our oceans at COP26, traditional knowledge important
By Pita Ligaiula in Glasgow
The link between the ocean and climate is vital for survival of this Blue Planet, says Pacific Ocean Commissioner...
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