Tuvalu pledges 100 percent clean power by 2030 in new Climate commitment
“Our survival, and the survival of the planet, is on the line,” declared Prime Minister Feleti Teo of Tuvalu as he unveiled the nation's...
Samoa validates its NDC 3.0 reaffirmingits leadership under the Paris Agreement
The Government of Samoa, through the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) has successfully hosted the validation workshop of Samoa’s Third Nationally Determined...
Tuvalu PM hosts first PSIDS leaders’ meeting, pushes for Ocean protection at UN
Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo hosted the inaugural Pacific Small Island Developing States (PSIDS) Leaders’ Meeting in New York, marking a new platform for...
Fiji PM Rabuka addresses PSIDS – reaffirms regional solidarity
Fiji has renewed its commitment to regional solidarity and shared priorities at the United Nations.
While addressing the Pacific Small Island Developing States (PSIDS) during...
Manu Samoa lose captain ahead of Rugby World Cup 2027 qualifier
Manu Samoa has suffered a blow ahead of their 2027 Rugby World Cup clash against Chile this weekend.
Captain Michael Alaalato'a has been called back...
New national climate plans unveiled at high-level summit ahead of COP30 conference
From accelerating the move to clean energy to planting acres of trees, leaders from more than 100 countries announced or reiterated new national climate...
Promises won’t save sinking atolls: Marshall Islands President
From the rainforests of Central America to low-lying atolls in the Pacific and drought-stricken plains in Africa, leaders came to the United Nations General...
Small nations demand unity, fairness, and action: Nauru President Adeang tells UN
Nauru President David Adeang has told world leaders at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) that his country, though small, carries a strong...
U.S commits $55 million to boost Indo-Pacific Maritime Security
The United States has announced more than US$55 million in new maritime law enforcement funding for countries in the Indo-Pacific, as part of its...
Climate Mobility must protect people, culture, and livelihoods: Tuvalu PM
Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo delivered the keynote address at the High-Level Breakfast for Climate Mobility Champions in New York, a key event co-hosted...
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ADB Insight: A Conversation with President Kanda
Hear from ADB President Masato Kanda on the issues shaping development in Asia and the Pacific, and what’s next for ADB’s work.
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Pacific tells Asian Development Bank: step up as climate bank for the region
By Makereta Komai in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Pacific Island countries have called on the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to significantly scale up climate financing, warning that...
Cook Islands pushes for inclusion in ADB critical minerals agenda
By Makereta Komai in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
The Cook Islands is seeking greater inclusion in emerging regional initiatives on critical minerals, with Prime Minister Mark Brown...