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Australia, Turkiye to take forward presidency-led decision at COP31

Fiji, Oct. 9 -- Australia and Turkiye will take forward a presidency-led decision at COP31 aimed at strengthening climate action and keeping the 1.5-degree Celsius temperature goal within reach. Aust... Read More


COP31 President pushes for climate finance and action as Pacific warns of existential threat

Fiji, Oct. 8 -- COP31 President Murat Kurum says the climate crisis facing Pacific island countries requires stronger international action, with climate finance, implementation and the survival of vul... Read More


Pacific moves from climate warnings to action ahead of COP31

Fiji, Oct. 8 -- Pacific countries are heading to the UN climate talks in Turkiye with a stronger push for climate finance, ocean protection and action to keep the 1.5degC target alive, following a wee... Read More


Pacific climate fund still US$320m short of target ahead of COP31

FIJI, Oct. 8 -- The Pacific's newly operational regional climate fund is still US$320 million short of the minimum capitalisation it needs, with Pacific leaders urging international partners to turn p... Read More


Nepal calls for mountain-Pacific alliance on climate action

Fiji, Oct. 7 -- Nepal has called for a stronger alliance between Himalayan and Pacific nations to confront the shared impacts of climate change, with Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal urging countries to... Read More


Japan labour shortage opens opportunities for skilled Pacific workers

Fiji, Oct. 6 -- Japan's ageing population and shortage of workers could open up more opportunities for skilled workers from the Pacific. At a briefing with journalists from the Pacific and the Caribb... Read More


Fiji returns to global climate stage nine years after historic COP presidency

Fiji, Oct. 6 -- Fiji has returned to the global climate stage nine years after making history as the first small island developing state to preside over a UN climate conference, with Pacific prioritie... Read More


Australia backs Pacific clean energy transition amid fossil fuel concerns

Fiji, Oct. 6 -- Australia has pledged further support for the Pacific's transition to renewable energy, while facing concerns from some Pacific countries over its role as a fossil fuel producer and ex... Read More


We all succeed when the Pacific is safe, resilient, and prosperous: Australia's Climate Change Minister Bowen

Fiji, Oct. 5 -- Australia's Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen says the Pacific must have a stronger voice in global climate negotiations, as Australia and Turkiye prepare to co-host COP31... Read More


Tabuya opens Pre-COP stakeholder programme, calls for stronger Pacific voices on climate action

Fiji, Oct. 5 -- Fiji's Minister for Environment and Climate Change Lynda Tabuya has called for Pacific voices to play a central role in shaping climate decisions ahead of COP31, as she opened the Pre-... Read More