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Pacific Region •

Palau

Pacific communities prepare for a hotter world as 1.5°C limit slips further away, says UN

A new United Nations report says the world is likely to cross the 1.5°C global warming threshold within the next few years.

Thomas Tarurongo Wynne in PalauThu, 03 Sep

Environment

David Seymour says scrapping climate watchdog better for Pacific Island nations

The ACT leader is defending his party’s plan to abolish the Climate Change Commission, arguing its work has not delivered enough for the money spent.

PMN NewsTue, 01 Sep

Pacific Region •

Palau

NZ questions whether Paris climate deal can deliver for the Pacific

Foreign Minister Winston Peters has questioned if the Paris Agreement can succeed without stronger action from the world’s biggest emitters.

Thomas Tarurongo Wynne in PalauTue, 01 Sep

Pacific Region •

Palau

Peters pushes $845m Pacific resilience fund as group challenges who should pay for it

International partners are urged to help close the funding gap but Greenpeace says communities should not have to chase polluters for climate finance.

Thomas Tarurongo Wynne in PalauMon, 31 Aug

Pacific Region •

Palau

Empty chairs and big questions as Pacific leaders gather in Palau

Winston Peters says the Pacific Islands Forum remains central despite several leaders staying away as pressure grows for the region to deliver.

Thomas Tarurongo Wynne in PalauMon, 31 Aug

Environment •

Fiji

Australia’s $20m Fiji climate summit bill sparks political fight

Canberra says hosting the UN’s Pre-COP31 talks in Nadi is in Australia’s national interest but the opposition disagrees citing families' pressures.

Christine RovoiSun, 16 Aug

Environment •

Tuvalu

Pacific climate summit plans shift as Tuvalu pushes world leaders to witness frontline crisis

Australia is considering easing attendance rules for a key climate meeting in Tuvalu after struggling to attract world leaders.

Christine RovoiMon, 03 Aug

Environment •

Fiji •

Solomon Islands

Pacific leaders unite as climate talks enter crucial run to COP31

Climate ministers meeting in Sydney this week say a united Pacific voice is more important than ever as they prepare for major global negotiations.

Christine RovoiWed, 22 Jul

Politics •

Aotearoa New Zealand

Cheaper power or climate risk? Pasifika divided over NZ First’s billion-dollar oil plan

A Sāmoan New Zealand First candidate says new offshore energy exploration could help ease cost pressures for families but climate campaigners warn Pacific communities could pay the price.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 21 Jul

Environment

Pacific braces for more climate pressure as govts act to protect schools, communities

A major UN climate report warns the Southwest Pacific faces worsening heat, rising seas and a strengthening El Niño, with Papua New Guinea and Fiji already responding to growing risks.

PMN NewsFri, 17 Jul

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