UN Special Envoy Thomson urges continued fight for Oceans at COP28 side event
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai
UN Special Envoy for the Ocean Ambassador Peter Thomson, a Fijian diplomat, delivered a blunt message on...
Australia’s Climate Ambassador addresses urgent Ocean warnings and COP31 bid challenges
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai, UAE
Australia's Ambassador for Climate Change, Kristin Tilley, has highlighted the urgency of focusing on ocean-related climate...
Palau President Whipps urges global action for Ocean Conservation
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai, UAE
Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr has emphasised the need for urgent action to protect the Pacific...
Niue Minister and Pacific gender champion appeals for action, exposes Ocean realities at COP28
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai UAE
Pacific political champion for Gender and Social Inclusion, and Niue Minister for Natural Resources, Mona Ainu'u,...
Pacific Ocean Commissioner stresses strategic approach for Oceans at COP28 side event
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai, UAE
Pacific Ocean Commissioner Dr Filimon Manoni Wednesday reiterated the need for strategic planning and genuine partnerships...
Pacific concerns raised over attempts to weaken Small Island States focus at COP28
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai, UAE
Concerns were raised about attempts by certain countries to weaken the emphasis on Small Island states...
Pacific Resilience Facility gains traction at COP28
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai
The Pacific Islands Forum Director of Programmes and Initiatives, Zarak Khan has provided an update on the...
Forum SG Puna support change of COP format for amplified youth voices
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai, UAE
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General, Henry Puna has called for a full revamp of the format...
Pacific firm on 1.5-degree goal at COP28, calls for Just Transition and Youth inclusivity
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai, UAE
As COP28 approaches its closing plenary next week, key stakeholders from the Pacific region weigh in...
Bringing scale and strength to the Pacific
By Sarah Stubbings, ANZ Regional Executive, Pacific
ANZ’s presence in the Pacific dates back 143 years and our commitment to this vibrant region is...
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