COP30 president: Transition from fossil fuels can start without climate talks
When it comes to the most important thing to curb climate change – moving away from planet-heating fossil fuels – governments have done enough...
UN Human Rights Council fails to call out fossil fuels after decision cuts mention
A proposal by the Marshall Islands and Colombia calling for a transition away from fossil fuels at the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) failed...
Sacred oath taken as Ratu Tevita ascends to Lau leadership
The people of Lau province in Fiji have pledged their acceptance and full support for Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara as their new Chief during...
Pacific leaders address U.S deportation distress and regional unity at Micronesian meeting
-The latest wave of deportations of Pacific people from the United States was among a range of issues discussed at the recent Micronesian Islands...
Palau president on Pacific Mini Games: ‘It is all about…lifting each other up’
Hosting the 2025 Pacific Mini Games is a significant undertaking - particularly for a small, remote nation like Palau.
Speaking to RNZ Pacific about the...
Green Climate Fund reforms aim to fix “slow, cumbersome” accreditation process
The board of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) last week adopted reforms that aim to make it quicker and easier for organisations in developing...
“Our Future is Non-Negotiable” – Pacific SIDS stand firm on Plastics treaty ambition
As the world moves closer to finalising a global treaty to end plastic pollution, Pacific Small Island Developing States (PSIDS) have reaffirmed their longstanding...
World Court to issue climate change opinion on 23 July
The top United Nations court will on 23 July issue a nonbinding opinion on countries' legal obligation to fight climate change, a decision expected...
Fiji and Tonga reinforce deep rooted bilateral ties
The President of Fiji, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu received a courtesy call Tuesday from Tongan King Tupou VI , reaffirming the long-standing friendship and enduring...
United Bougainville Front endorses Toroama for 2025 election, as only Presidential nomination
The United Bougainville Front (UBF) party will not field a presidential candidate in the 2025 Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) election, instead throwing its full...
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Forum SG Waqa urges Pacific climate champions to turn Pre-COP momentum into COP31 outcomes
Pacific political climate champions must turn the region’s priorities into concrete outcomes at COP31, Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa says.
Speaking at the...
COP30 President backs climate finance push and implementation drive ahead of COP31
COP30 President Ambassador André Corrêa do Lago says stronger cooperation between governments, finance ministers and development banks will be critical to turning global climate...
Bowen defends Australia’s climate role amid coal export concerns
Australian Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen says Australia’s shift towards renewable energy is central to its efforts to work with Pacific countries...