Small Island States secure milestone decision at COP28, but concerns linger over Loss and Damage Fund’s adequacy and inclusivity
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai, UAE
In a decisive moment at COP28, Small Island States clinched a historic win, but as the celebrations...
AOSIS chair urges concrete actions at COP28, emphasises fossil fuel Phase-out and 1.5°C target
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai, UAE
Chair of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS), Anne Rasmussen, has laid out the pressing need...
UAE commits US$30 billion to Climate Investment vehicle at COP28, aiming to mobilise US$250 billion by 2030
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai, UAE
At COP28, the UAE made a groundbreaking announcement, committing US$30 billion to Alterra, a revolutionary climate-focused investment...
Fiji’s chief climate negotiator Ambassador Yauvoli secures historic adoption of Loss and Damage Fund at COP28, assumes key leadership roles in Climate Finance negotiations.
Fiji's Ambassador to Indonesia and Chief Negotiator at COP28, Amena Yauvoli, marked a historic achievement as the Loss and Damage fund was formally adopted...
UN Climate Change Executive Secretary urges swift action at COP28 Opening: ‘Accelerate Climate Action’
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai, UAE
UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell Thursday emphasised the urgent need to accelerate climate action.
In...
Pacific Leaders urge urgent action on Climate Finance and Paris Agreement 1.5 at COP28
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai, UAE
Forum Secretary General Henry Puna has expressed disappointment at the lack of responsiveness from the world's...
UN Climate Change chief urges urgent action at COP28
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai, UAE
As the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) kicks off in Dubai, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary...
Pacific Civil Society pushes for ambitious outcomes at COP28 in Dubai
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai, UAE
The Pacific Islands Climate Action Network (PICAN) Regional Coordinator, Lavetanalagi Seru has delivered a straightforward message...
Pacific Islands perspectives on Loss and Damage funding at COP28
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai, UAE
As the issue of Loss and Damage takes centre stage at COP28, the recent uneasy compromise...
Pacific Forum Secretary General highlights key priorities and Champions at COP28
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai, UAE
Forum Secretary General Henry Puna Thursday provided a comprehensive update on the COP28 State of Play during...
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