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Fiji appeals to the World Court for climate Justice
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Collapse of government in Paris sends shockwaves to Noumea
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Pacific nations demand Climate Justice at The Hague press for accountability on global emissions
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague has become a battleground in the global fight against climate change, as the Cook Islands,...
Climate crisis demands urgent mitigation action and finance for community-led action grounded in Indigenous knowledge, says expert
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NZ Foreign Minister Peters visit to New Caledonia concludes
New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters has completed his visit to New Caledonia, New Zealand’s closest neighbour.
“Over the last few days, we have listened...
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