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Get daily high-level updates from PICAN on the INC5.2 Global Plastics Treaty, focusing on key issues for the Pacific Islands and SIDS.

PICAN’s Independent Scientific Assessment of the Global Plastics Treaty Negotiations offers a frontline analysis of INC-5.2, highlighting the urgent need for a comprehensive, binding agreement that tackles plastic pollution from extraction to disposal. Grounded in Pacific and Global South realities, the report delivers five key lessons—from upstream production cuts and polluter-pays finance to inclusive governance reforms—needed to secure a treaty with the ambition to protect

A new analysis that unpacks the historic ICJ Advisory Opinion on climate change, driven by Pacific youth and championed by frontline States. The ruling affirms that climate justice is a binding legal obligation and not confined to the UNFCCC. It carries weight across treaty processes, from plastics and shipping to human rights and trade, reinforcing States’ duties to prevent harm, phase out fossil fuels, and uphold intergenerational equity. The Pacific has led. Now global sys

PICANs new publication, Fast, Fair, Forever – How Public Finance Can Supercharge the Just Energy Transition, outlines a bold vision for a just energy transition driven by public finance. Discover how targeted public investment can de-risk renewable projects, level the playing field for Small Island Developing States, and deliver clean, secure energy for all.

Get daily high-level updates from PICAN on the June climate meetings in Bonn (SB62), focusing on key issues for the Pacific Islands and SIDS.

PICAN’s in-depth review of UNOC3 in Nice examines ocean finance commitments, plastics treaty progress, and key policy shifts. Our analysis highlights how these outcomes will drive Pacific-led ocean justice and resilience. Read the full report for detailed findings and strategic recommendations.

Get daily high-level updates from PICAN on the United Nations Oceans Conference (UNOC 3), focusing on key issues for the Pacific Islands and SIDS.

An assessment of the COP29 outcomes against PICAN's regional 2024 Climate Justice Demands.

Get daily high-level updates from PICAN on INC-5 negotiations in Busan, focusing on key issues for the Pacific Islands and SIDS.

Get daily high-level updates from PICAN on COP29 in Baku, focusing on key issues for the Pacific Islands and SIDS.

Pacific nations demand urgent, just climate action for accountability, fair climate finance, loss & damage, and Indigenous rights protection

As CHOGM gets underway in Samoa, Climate Action Network (CAN) nodes from Commonwealth countries and regions have issued a powerful statement

While urgent progress was not achieved across the board at SB60, the leadership of AOSIS and LDCs was a significant success.

Commitments laid out by the G7 nations indicate a recognition of the climate crisis, however lack the urgency and specific actions required.

Insights into COP28 outcomes spotlighting the progress, challenges and frustrations experienced at the global climate negotiations.

The discussion paper, Fossil Fuel Phase Out - Towards a Just Transition in PSIDS, highlights the critical steps needed to phase out fossil f