Pacific nations emit less than 0.03 percent of the world’s greenhouse gases, yet pay the highest climate price
By Paul Dargusch, Asadul Islam
The Pacific Islands are home to some of the world's most extraordinary natural assets.
From the tropical forests of Papua New...
GCF approves US$250m grant for climate resilience in 14 Pacific countries
Fourteen Pacific Island countries will benefit from a US$1.06 billion regional climate programme backed by a US$250 million Green Climate Fund (GCF) grant to...
Fiji secures US$35.2m GCF grant to protect Great Sea Reef
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Fiji hosts Pacific dialogue on nuclear testing harm and justice
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Fiji Defence Minister Tikoduadua calls on nuclear test nations to help fund veterans’ care
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Tonga Christian group backs Israel’s Pacific Islands Forum partnership
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Fijian Drua unveil 2027 squad featuring 29 Flying Fijians and seven new signings
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Pacific Elders call for reversal of Forum’s Israel partnership
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