Environment • Tuvalu‘Unfortunate, unfair, unjust’: COP29 faces backlashThe Green Party, Pacific leaders, and youth activists have criticised wealthy nations for their inadequate financial commitments following the climate conference in Azerbaijan.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 29 Nov
Environment • Fiji • TuvaluAustralia-Pacific bid to host COP31 in limboSome experts have labelled COP29’s financial aid target as underweight, and hopes of the Pacific region hosting COP31 have been put on hold.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 27 Nov
Environment • NiueCOP29: ‘We’re made to come here and almost beg to survive’Niue’s Climate Change Minister, Mona Ainuu, has expressed her frustrations over this year’s climate change conference in Baku, Azerbaijan.'Alakihihifo VailalaFri, 22 Nov
Pacific Region‘I’m seeing the same thing happening over again’Amid challenges with major emitters and a lack of progress on climate finance, Baron Waqa says the region remains resolute, advocating for urgent action and a unified regional voice.'Alakihihifo VailalaFri, 15 Nov
Environment • TongaCOP29 finance must deliver - Tonga PM Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni says climate change is an existential threat to Pacific people, their homes, and livelihoods.Christine RovoiWed, 13 Nov
EnvironmentCOP29: WHO Pacific chief sends strong message to the worldDr Saia Ma'u Piukala warns climate change presents a fundamental threat to human health.Christine RovoiMon, 11 Nov