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It was a great effort displayed by the Vodafone Flying Fijians despite going down 38-23 against Wales in their second Northern Tour test match at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff this morning. The Flying Fijians kicked off the match on a high note. Four minutes into the game and Captain Waisea Nayacalevu got the opening try for the national team...

COP26 has  concluded in Glasgow  Saturday with nearly 200 countries agreeing the Glasgow Climate Pact to keep 1.5C alive and finalise the outstanding elements of the Paris Agreement. Climate negotiators ended two weeks of intense talks on Saturday with consensus on urgently accelerating climate action. The Glasgow Climate Pact, combined with increased ambition and action from countries, means that 1.5C remains...

By Pita Ligaiula in Glasgow Negotiations to reach a climate deal at a the Climate Change summit in Glasgow will continue Saturday, after a Friday deadline passed without an agreement. Delegates from nearly 200 nations are tasked with keeping alive the 2015 Paris goal of limiting temperature rises to 1.5C, as warming-driven disasters hit around the world. Sticking points include phasing out...

By Pita Ligaiula in Glasgow Pacific Island negotiators are outnumbered by fossil fuel reps at COP26 by more than 12 to 1. Forum Chair and Fijian Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama expressed his concern as the world attempts to hammer an agreement on the UK COP26 final text before the meeting wraps up Friday. “We’re team David — fighting for our children’s future...

By Pita Ligaiula in Glasgow Time is running out for COP26 negotiators to finalise an agreement as the climate change meeting wraps up Friday in Glasgow. COP26 President Alok Sharma said there is still a lot more work to be done. “And COP26 is scheduled to close at the end of tomorrow. So time is running out. “As I speak, my Ministerial co-facilitators,...

By Pita Ligaiula in Glasgow Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland has appealed to world leaders to close the gap on climate change negotiations as most vulnerable countries depends on it. Addressing the High-level segment at the COP26 in Glasgow, Patricia Scotland said closing the gap between what we know needs to happen, and what is actually happening, falls to each of us. “We...

By Pita Ligaiula in Glasgow Survival from the impacts of climate change is the most pressing concern for the Kingdom of Tonga. Addressing the COP26 High-Level segment, Tonga’s High Commissioner to London Fanetupouvava'u Tu'ivakano, said the island Kingdom stand in global solidarity urging all countries to work together to address the challenges and to accelerate actions to tackle the climate crisis. “We...

By Pita Ligaiula in Glasgow Papua New Guinea Environment Minister Wera Mori, says developed countries need to take real action to meet their historical obligation and help island countries tackle climate change. Addressing the COP26 High-level event in Glasgow, Minister Mori said PNG is a direct victim of climate change. “My message to the developed countries is that they've got to basically...

One of the world’s smallest nations is taking giant steps when it comes to addressing climate change. Niue has made bold commitments in its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) despite its greenhouse gas emissions being almost zero. Niue’s solar energy currently provides 38% of its national power grid and its target is to achieve 80% by 2025. The Pacific Island has also...

By Pita Ligaiula Vanuatu has urged parties in the COP26 negotiations to have new and updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) that represent the highest possible ambition. Addressing the COP26 High-level Segment Wednesday, Vanuatu Ambassador based in Geneva, Sumbue Antas said his country would like to see the highest levels of pressure applied to parties who have not yet brought their...