ABOUT
PICAN
A united voice of the Pacific, rising with the tides to demand justice, protect island heritage, and shape a sustainable future for generations to come.
Vision.
To bring together civil society actors across the Pacific Island region who are advocating for ambitious climate policy and environmental integrity.
The Pacific Islands Climate Action Network (PICAN) is a regional alliance of civil society organisations working on climate change in the Pacific region. Since 2013, it has brought together civil society actors across the Pacific Island countries, advocating for climate justice and environmental integrity. PICAN aims to unite civil society under a common voice to increase the influence and impact of their advocacy demands on Pacific Island governments, leading non-Pacific governments to respond with more powerful and ambitious climate change policies and action at the national and regional level.
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As part of Climate Action Network (CAN) International, the worldwide network of over 1,500 Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) across the world, PICAN works to ensure the Pacific Island civil society is represented in international policy spaces.​
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PICAN works through a country node system to boost and strengthen national civil society. At present, PICAN is made up of 4 National Nodes and over 190 member organisations.
Partners.
Our partners are essential to PICAN’s mission, providing critical expertise, resources, and global connections that amplify our climate advocacy and deepen our impact across the Pacific. These alliances allow us to extend our reach, mobilise vital support, and champion Pacific priorities on the world stage. Together, our partners enable PICAN to shape transformative policies and deliver solutions that address the urgent and unique climate challenges facing our island communities.
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