World Rugby confirms qualification pathway for Los Angeles 2028 Olympics Games
A total of 24 teams will compete at LA28, with each qualified National Olympic Committee (NOC) able to select a delegation of 12 players...
“We are doing more than most” — GCF on adaptation finance
By Pita Ligaiula
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) says half of its climate finance is directed to adaptation, but Executive Director Mafalda Duarte acknowledges the...
“We need to make Pacific economies more resilient”: Green Climate Fund
By Pita Ligaiula
Climate change is already threatening key Pacific economic sectors, but the Green Climate Fund (GCF) says its investments are being designed...
Forum Leaders endorse Kava declaration, fisheries fund review and regional labour ministers
By Pita Ligaiula
Pacific Islands Forum Leaders have endorsed new regional measures on kava, fisheries and labour, including the establishment of a dedicated Regional Labour...
GCF promises faster climate finance, more direct Pacific access
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific countries should expect faster Green Climate Fund approvals, more national and regional institutions accessing funding directly and a...
Forum Leaders put Political Leadership and regionalism at centre of reform
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific Islands Forum leaders have reaffirmed the need for stronger political leadership, greater regional coordination and Pacific-led partnerships as...
Pacific Leaders set AI rules, push stronger digital connectivity
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific Islands Forum leaders have endorsed the Pacific’s first collective position on artificial intelligence, calling for AI to remain...
GCF throws support behind Pacific Resilience Facility in US$500m push
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) is finalising discussions on how it can support the establishment of the Pacific Resilience...
Pacific leaders step up climate and disaster push ahead of COP31, approve Renewable Energy Commissioner as Climate push intensifies
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific Islands Forum leaders have renewed their call for urgent global climate action, backing a stronger regional push to...
Transparency International calls for accountability in Pacific climate finance
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific communities will not fully benefit from growing climate finance unless governments, development agencies and project leaders are...
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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
Fiji’s efforts to protect the Great Sea Reef and strengthen coastal communities against climate change will receive a US$35.2 million grant from the Green...
Fiji hosts Pacific dialogue on nuclear testing harm and justice
Pacific representatives are meeting in Suva to push for nuclear justice, victim assistance and environmental remediation decades after more than 300 nuclear tests were...