1.5°C limit ‘almost inevitable’, IPCC Chair warns as COP30 opens in Brazil
The world is “almost inevitably” set to surpass the 1.5°C global warming limit unless countries urgently ramp up emissions cuts and strengthen adaptation, the...
Climate crisis is a health crisis, warns WHO regional director Piukala
World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director for the Western Pacific, Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala, has warned that the climate crisis is also a health...
PNG PM Marape calls for fair climate action and stronger forest partnerships at COP30
Papua New Guinea has once again shown strong leadership on climate issues, with Prime Minister James Marape speaking up for forest and ocean nations...
From pledges to action: Leaders push for faster climate progress at COP30
COP30 opened in Belém on Monday with a clear message: the era of half-measures is over.
Climate change is here, devastating communities and driving up...
COP30 opens in Belem- “Your job is not to fight one another – your job is to fight this climate crisis, together”
The 30th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has opened with a strong message from the UN...
Cost of hosting UN climate summit in Adelaide could reach $2 billion
Australia’s bid to host next year’s United Nations climate change summit in Adelaide could cost $2 billion (US$1.30 billion), according to new estimates.
While a...
Torres Strait to raise voice at COP30 climate talks in Brazil
COP30 climate talks in Brazil this week will hear from Torres Strait and Pacific advocates, including Climate Collective Zenadth Kes' Barbara Ibuai, in a...
Pacific braces for La Niña conditions as regional Climate Outlook released
La Niña conditions are very likely to establish across the Pacific over the coming three months, according to the official statement released after the...
‘It’s what our ancestors did’: Aitu vow to be giant killers
Cook Islands coach Karmichael Hunt and his players aren’t just satisfied with qualifying for next year’s World Cup, they aim to be “giant killers”.
The...
Pacific leaders tackle Climate displacement at DRM meeting in Palau
Pacific leaders have renewed calls and commitment for stronger regional coordination to address climate-induced displacement and disaster preparedness during the Second Pacific Disaster Risk...
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Vanuatu Parliament to debate no-confidence motion against PM Napat Friday
Vanuatu leader of the Opposition and President of the Union of Moderate Parties (UMP), Ishmael Kalsakau, welcomed Wednesday's decision of the Court of Appeal...
Australian diplomacy must be principled, agile and proactive: DFAT Secretary Adams
Australia’s top diplomat says Australian diplomacy is being reshaped to meet a more dangerous and complex world, with a sharper focus on the Indo-Pacific,...
Global health is out of balance: WHO’s Dr Piukala
WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala has warned that global health systems are fundamentally out of balance, despite major...