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 in Dubai on the priorities of Pacific civil society at COP28.
“Over the next two weeks, we'll be building pressure both inside and outside of the negotiations to ensure that our leaders and representatives at COP...
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 to house the funds temporarily with the World Bank sparks discussions and differing perspectives, particularly from Pacific Islands Forum and Council of Regional Organisations (CROP) agencies.
Espen Ronneberg, Adviser to the SPC Climate Change and Environmental...
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 a media briefing in the UAE, emphasising the active engagement of Pacific delegations and negotiators in pre-COP meetings and sessions.
“I am excited to be joining you for this first update from UAE where our Pacific...
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 decision to switch diplomatic ties from Taiwan to China.
According to AidData, which analysed a comprehensive dataset of over 20,000 projects across 165 countries, “100 percent of Chinese development finance was committed between 2019 to 2021.”
Over...
2023 shatters climate records, with major impacts
The World Meteorological Organisation(WMO) provisional State of the Global Climate report confirms that 2023 is set to be the warmest year on record. Data until the end of October shows that the year was about 1.40 degrees Celsius (with a margin of uncertainty of ±0.12°C) above the pre-industrial 1850-1900 baseline. The difference between 2023 and 2016 and 2020 -...
Joint Statement of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States and the European Union for COP 28
The 27 Member States of the European Union and the 79 Members of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) States reaffirm their commitment to implement the Paris Agreement.
We call for increased ambition on adaptation, loss and damage, mitigation, and scaled up finance, capacity building, and technology transfer. Furthermore, we call for accelerated climate action and a...
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 the critical need for ambition and urgency at COP28, underscoring the pivotal role of emission reduction in the ongoing global climate negotiations.
“If I can sum it up into one word, it's ambition, and call it...
Niue Minister calls on the U.S for commitment in climate action and Australia for stronger Pacific collaboration
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 States and Australia for stronger commitments in climate action and collaboration in the face of pressing challenges in the Pacific.
Minister Ainu’u, who extensively collaborates with the United States in the fishery sector and climate change...
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 leaders, including U.S President Joe Biden, to prioritise finance and capacity building for climate action.
When asked about her motivation for participating in COP28, Lohia highlighted the power of collective impact.
“If we make a bigger number...
Pacific Gender champion urges stronger female representation and accountability at COP28 for Climate Action
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai, UAE
Pacific Gender Champion and Niue's Minister for Natural Resources, Mona Ainu’u, has delivered a passionate call for stronger female representation and accountability at COP28, emphasising the urgent need for positive outcomes in climate action.
Speaking on an online briefing with Pacific Media ahead of the start of COP28 in Dubai, Ainu’u shared her...