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Pacific Island Countries Blindsided in Climate Conference

Pacific Island Countries Blindsided in Climate Conference

By Sacha Shaw
The Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS), including the Pacific countries, was not present when the final text of the Global Stocktake was passed.

A Disappointed Pacific Watches COP28 Unfold

A Disappointed Pacific Watches COP28 Unfold

By Dechlan Brennan
For the island nations of the Pacific, the threat of rising sea levels due to climate change is already a reality. 
Nauru and Samoa Join Fossil Fuel Treaty Amid Fierce Debate at COP28

Nauru and Samoa Join Fossil Fuel Treaty Amid Fierce Debate at COP28

By Sacha Shaw
When it comes to phasing out fossil fuels, the most at-risk countries are taking matters into their own hands rather than waiting on the lagging COP process.

Rising Tides, Rising Solutions: Tuvalu’s Innovative Climate Adaptation Strategies

Rising Tides, Rising Solutions: Tuvalu’s Innovative Climate Adaptation Strategies

By John Augé
Ahead of COP28, the world can learn from Tuvalu’s unique approach to the existential threat of climate change.

Strong Pacific Voices: Elevating Traditional Knowledge in Climate Adaptation

Strong Pacific Voices: Elevating Traditional Knowledge in Climate Adaptation

By Jack Britton
While indigenous communities are on the frontline of climate change, “these very same Pacific communities are also often fighting to be heard on the issue.”

Pair of Cyclones Highlights Vanuatu’s Vulnerability

Pair of Cyclones Highlights Vanuatu’s Vulnerability

By Dechlan Brennan
A series of natural disasters in Vanuatu has brought into sharp focus the impacts of climate change on the Pacific islands.

In the Face of Climate Change, the Pacific Leads Boldly

In the Face of Climate Change, the Pacific Leads Boldly

By Jon Letman
Seven years after the Paris Agreement, Pacific Islanders demonstrate leadership and resolve in the face of the climate crisis.
China, Climate Dominate Pacific Islands Forum Meeting

China, Climate Dominate Pacific Islands Forum Meeting

By Patricia O’Brien
The U.S. and Australia cannot meaningfully counter China’s rising influence without addressing the Pacific Islands’ top concern.

‘Thin’ Pacific Island Teams at COP26 Spark Fears of Inequity

‘Thin’ Pacific Island Teams at COP26 Spark Fears of Inequity

By Aniruddha Ghosal
Pacific Islanders face unique challenges just in traveling to Glasgow amid the pandemic, limiting their voices at the climate conference.

PNG’s Prime Minister Wants to Save His Country’s Rainforest. He Can’t Do It Alone.

PNG’s Prime Minister Wants to Save His Country’s Rainforest. He Can’t Do It Alone.

By G.S. Maribu
Prime Minister James Marape championed the Pacific's climate push at the 76th United Nations General Assembly with a proposal to preserve PNG's rainforest in exchange for development financing.

Climate Change Brings Geopolitical Complications for Australia

Climate Change Brings Geopolitical Complications for Australia

By Christopher Ryan
As Australia struggles with climate changes impacts, so too will its neighbors.
China’s Pacific Challenge

China’s Pacific Challenge

By Lucio Blanco Pitlo III
China's outreach to Pacific island states is gaining steam, to the chagrin of other regional powers.

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