Australia downplays joint climate event with Turkey
Australia has poured cold water on the idea it could jointly lead the world's biggest climate conference with Turkey.
Both countries have days to try...
Tonga underscores the urgent need for accessible and predictable Climate Finance at High-Level Ministerial Dialogue
The Kingdom of Tonga, represented by the Head of Tonga’s Delegation, Paula Pouvalu Ma‘u, delivered a strong and principled statement at the Third High-level...
Tuvalu rebukes Trump’s ‘shameful disregard’ at Cop30
Of all the representatives from 193 countries present at the crucial UN climate talks in Belém, Brazil, only one has summoned the courage to...
Australia’s green energy push, Pacific ties face setback from COP31 hosting impasse
Australia risks undermining efforts to establish itself as a leader in the green energy transition and letting down its vulnerable Pacific island neighbours if...
Australian PM disputes price tag attached to major climate meeting
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese rejects suggestions it could cost Australia more than $2 billion (US$1.30 billion) to host a major climate summit.
The prime minister...
The scientist who helped win the fight to protect a sacred piece of the Pacific
Respected ocean expert Katy Soapi continues to advocate to protect Tetepare, one of the last untouched places in Solomon Islands
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Climate finance is a legal duty, not charity: Pacific SIDS tell World
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Climate finance is not charity, it’s climate justice, Pacific nations at COP30 Ministerial Roundtable
Pacific countries have reiterated the urgent need for scaled-up, predictable, and simplified climate finance to address the impact of the climate crisis.
The call was...
COP31 deadlock: Australia has the votes, Türkiye won’t move
By Sera Tikotikovatu- Sefeti
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SPREP echoes Pacific call for grant-based adaptation finance to address climate change impacts at COP30
The Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) has echoed the growing chorus from its Pacific membership calling for grant-based financing to aid...
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