Negotiations at COP28 hit roadblock as fossil fuel phase out language faces opposition
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai, UAE
On the last day of negotiations at COP28, Karlos Moresi Lee, the Pacific Islands Forum Programme Adviser for Resilient Development Finance, discussed the challenges faced by negotiators from the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) as they push for strong language on the phase-out of fossil fuels.
Lee said AOSIS negotiators stayed up...
Climate Change threatens Pacific Tuna fisheries and revenue: Marshall Islands Minister Silk warns
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai, UAE
Marshall Islands head of delegation and Minister for Natural Resources John Silk, Monday highlighted the important role of tuna in his country’s economy during a panel discussion on the sidelines of COP28 in Dubai.
The event focused on the impact of climate change on fisheries, particularly in the Pacific region.
“Tuna is a central...
Niue’s Ocean Conservation Commitment gains momentum with NZ$7 million investment
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai, UAE
In a move towards ocean conservation, Coral Pasisi, Director of the Climate Change and Sustainability Programme at the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC), Monday revealed that Niue's innovative financing mechanism, the Ocean Conservation Commitment (OCC), has received approximately NZ$7 million (US$4.28 million) in investments from various sources.
“We probably have around...
AOSIS Ministers express serious concerns over COP28 Global Stocktake draft text
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai, UAE
The Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) Chairs Minister, Cedric Schuster of Samoa, Monday voiced deep worries regarding the process and content of the document in reaction to the COP28 Presidency’s draft text on the Global Stocktake (GST).
Minister Schuster, joined by other AOSIS Ministers, including Minister John Silk of the Republic...
COP28 draft agreement calls for fossil fuel cuts but avoids ‘phase-out’
Oil-exporting countries will be called upon to reduce their production drastically in the coming decades, if a draft agreement published at the Cop28 UN summit on Monday is accepted.
The text avoids highly contentious calls for a “phase-out” or “phase-down” of fossil fuels, which have been the focus of deep disagreement among the more than 190 countries meeting in Dubai.
The...
Niue’s Ocean Conservation Commitment gains momentum with NZ$7 million investment
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai, UAE
In a move towards ocean conservation, Coral Pasisi, Director of the Climate Change and Sustainability Programme at the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC), Monday revealed that Niue's innovative financing mechanism, the Ocean Conservation Commitment (OCC), has received approximately NZ$7 million (US$4.28 million) in investments from various sources.
“We probably have around...
Pacific Oceans Commissioner stresses urgency in embedding Oceans in COP agenda
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai, UAE
At COP28, Pacific Ocean Commissioner Dr Filimon Manoni Monday emphasised the need for increased attention to oceans and their vital role in addressing climate change.
As the first COP attended in his capacity as the Pacific Oceans Commissioner, Manoni acknowledged the progress made but highlighted the necessity of elevating the importance of...
Calls for urgent Climate finance reforms, Niue’s Ocean commitment triggers hope for sustainable solutions
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai, UAE
The Director of the Climate Change and Sustainability Programme at SPC, Coral Pasisi Monday, discussed the financial difficulties confronting Pacific countries and Niue's creative approaches to secure investments for sustainable results.
“Our countries, on the front line, have access to less than 0.2 percent of that promise made 13 years ago. And...
Pacific Islands Forum considers UAE as key partner in resilience building
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai, UAE
Pacific Islands Forum Programme Adviser for Resilient Development Finance, Karlos Moresi discussed the potential collaboration between the Pacific Islands Forum and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the context of resilience building and renewable energy transition.
Moresi emphasised the growing importance of forging partnerships for a just transition, highlighting the connection to...
Navigating distractions, urgent push for Climate finance and mitigation ambition: Former Palau Ambassador
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai, UAE
As COP28 nears conclusion, former Palau Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Olai Uludong, stresses the importance of returning to the original purpose of mitigating greenhouse gas emissions on Monday.”
“We must not forget that originally this convention was created on the premise to mitigate greenhouse gas. While there are many...