EnvironmentPacific debt pressure increases as climate finance falls shortNew analysis reveals governments face billions of dollars in annual climate adaptation needs as grants remain limited and debt pressures grow.Christine RovoiFri, 02 Oct
Environment • EuropeNew Zealand's climate promises face trade test, says law expertAl Gillespie says the case could set a precedent for holding governments to climate commitments written into trade agreements.PMN NewsFri, 02 Oct
Environment • Fiji • TuvaluFijian women to bring climate relocation stories to the heart of Pre-COP31 talanoaWomen and elders from four communities at different stages of relocation will share what losing land, homes and connections means as global climate talks come to the Pacific.Christine RovoiThu, 01 Oct
EnvironmentAntarctic 'blind spot' raises fresh sea-level concerns for PacificScientists say a vast, little-studied ice basin could hold clues to how quickly sea levels could rise as the planet warms.Christine RovoiThu, 01 Oct
EnvironmentGreenpeace stands by Tangaroa protest as Pacific seabed mining fight grows in AotearoaCampaigner Juressa Lee says the group is challenging New Zealand’s role in deep sea mineral exploration and warning of wider consequences for Pacific communities and the ocean.PMN NewsMon, 28 Sep
EnvironmentPacific Islands Forum presses UN chief on climate finance and rising seas concernsLeaders take their climate and statehood concerns directly to United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres as the Pacific region pushes for funding that does not add to debt.Christine RovoiMon, 28 Sep
Environment • PalauPacific calls for urgent action at UN summit as El Niño threats growPalau President Surangel Whipps Jr is pushing for climate funding as scientists warn of more pressure on food, water and cyclone risk.PMN NewsThu, 24 Sep
Environment • TuvaluTuvalu climate minister says Pacific aid means little as Australia backs fossil fuels expansionMaina Vakafua Talia says stopping new coal and gas projects is critical to the survival of low-lying island nations ahead of key Pacific climate talks.Christine RovoiTue, 22 Sep
Environment‘If you’re not at the table, you are on the menu’: Pacific youth demand climate voiceMore than 80 rangatahi are helping shape a statement that will be taken through the Pacific before reaching the global climate summit in Türkiye later this year.PMN NewsMon, 21 Sep
Environment • TongaTongan volcano sent seafloor crashing 700m in minutes - new studyScientists say the collapse explains why the 2022 Hunga Tonga-Hunga Haʻapai eruption produced powerful tsunamis across Tonga and the region.Christine RovoiFri, 18 Sep
