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Pre-COP climate summit's low world leader turnout in Fiji and Tuvalu defended by Chris Bowen

Fiji, Oct. 6 -- Energy Minister Chris Bowen says an estimated $20 million(US$13.93 million) taxpayer price for the pre-COP climate summit in Fiji is the cost of diplomacy in the region, despite only t... Read More


Fiji Opposition leader Seruiratu questions 09 December referendum date

Fiji, Oct. 6 -- Fiji Opposition Leader Inia Seruiratu has questioned the Government's decision to set 09 December 2026 as the date for a constitutional referendum, saying Parliament has yet to complet... Read More


Pacific pre-COP opens with call for action on 1.5 to stay alive

Fiji, Oct. 6 -- A powerful performance from the award-winning Primanavia Choir, welcoming thousands of delegates to Fiji, and calling for the protection of their home, set the tone for the next four d... Read More


PNG commits PGK25 million to Tuvalu land reclamation as Pre-COP leaders see climate vulnerability

Fiji, Oct. 6 -- Papua New Guinea will provide Tuvalu with PGK5 million (AUD$1.59 million/US$1.1 million) a year for the next five years to support land reclamation as the low-lying island nation faces... Read More


Solomon Islands PM Wale calls on major emitters to take greayer climate responsibility

Fiji, Oct. 6 -- Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale has called for stronger political action and accountability from major greenhouse gas emitters, warning that climate change is already an ex... Read More


Climate change making pregnancy and childbirth more dangerous: UN Climate Chief Stiell

Fiji, Oct. 6 -- UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell has warned that rising temperatures are creating a new and potentially deadly threat to pregnant women, newborns and health systems, ... Read More


Pacific disability advocates demand seat at climate finance table

Fiji, Oct. 6 -- Pacific disability advocates are demanding that persons with disabilities have a direct role in climate decision-making and access to climate finance, warning that current systems are ... Read More


Fiji launches FJD$5.2 million five-year carbon market plan

Fiji, Oct. 6 -- Fiji has launched a FJD$5.2 million (US$2.6 million) five-year plan to develop its carbon market and position the country to undertake its first international carbon trade by 2030. Th... Read More


Saifiti boosts Fiji Bati forward depth for World Cup

Fiji, Oct. 6 -- The run to the grand final by Newcastle has set prop Jacob Saifiti free to play the World Cup opener for Fiji in a huge boost to the Bati. Saifiti was named in the Mick Potter coached... 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