This year, CIVICUS International Civil Society Week will take place in Fiji, and will allow civil society delegates from around the world to explore the frontlines in the global fight against climate change.Click on the link below to read the full article.
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP23) opened today bringing over 30,000 participants from all over the world, to Bonn, Germany...This year, a number of Pacific priorities have been highlighted, including the launch of the Oceans Pathway to establish the critical role o
Tropical deforestation is responsible for around one tenth of total anthropogenic carbon emissions, and tropical protected areas (PAs) that reduce deforestation can therefore play an important role in mitigating climate change and protecting biodiversity and ecosystem services. Click on the
Small island countries score highest in new survey; large countries including U.S. do not mention oceans in plans.Click on the link below to read the full article.
The Pacific island region is first in the world to integrate climate change and disaster risk management to strengthen Pacific resilience. Click on the link below to read the full article.
As an era for climate change in the Pacific islands came to an end with the last Pacific Climate Change Roundtable wrapped up, a new era begins.Click on the link below to read the full story.
Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma, flash fires, droughts: all of them tell us one thing " we need to stand up to the fossil fuel industry and fast.Click on the link below to read the full story.
Lizbeth Cullity, UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative - Statement at Media Workshop, Vailima, Samoa.I am delighted to be invited to speak about the Sustainable Development Goals and the Pacific"s commitment to a Blue Economy at this Regional Media Workshop. The recen
Dame Meg Taylor, Secretary General, Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat - Statement at Media Workshop, Vailima, Samoa.I would like to extend a very warm welcome to you all.
Former Marshall Islands foreign minister Tony De Brum, who played a key role in securing the Paris climate pact has passed away aged 72.Click on the link below to read the full story.