Pacific needs climate action, not more promises: Tabuya
By Pita Ligaiula
Fiji has called on countries heading to COP31 in Türkiye to turn climate commitments into action, warning that Pacific communities cannot...
Turkey says Pacific Pre-cop built momentum for COP31
By Pita Ligaiula
Türkiye says the Pacific Pre-COP31 has built important momentum for COP31, with the incoming presidency promising to carry the spirit of...
With the Taku Pakasoa Declaration, Pacific countries look to turn political momentum to delivery at COP31
As the curtains fall on pre-COP31 and Fiji celebrates the successful hosting of more than 3,000 delegates, the attention immediately turns to Türkiye, and...
New Zealand Rugby takes the Australian Rugby League Commission to court over NRL using the Chiefs brand for its Papua New Guinea expansion side
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COP31 President pushes for climate finance and action as Pacific warns of existential threat
COP31 President Murat Kurum says the climate crisis facing Pacific island countries requires stronger international action, with climate finance, implementation and the survival of...
Pacific moves from climate warnings to action ahead of COP31
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1.5°C overshoot inevitable, action must limit the damage : UN Climate Chief
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Azerbaijan support stronger climate action for Pacific SIDS
Azerbaijan has called for the voices of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) to play a greater role in shaping global climate policy, saying countries...
PSIDS have shown the way on climate finance: Barbados Economic Affairs Minister
Barbados is calling for a major shift in how climate finance is delivered to small island states, warning that broad promises of more funding...
India offers Pacific climate expertise, calls for equity at COP31
India has offered to share its expertise in ocean science, coastal monitoring, early warning systems and climate risk assessment with Pacific island countries as...
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