top of page
Latest News
Search


Pacific Climate Justice Demands 2024
Pacific nations demand urgent, just climate action for accountability, fair climate finance, loss & damage, and Indigenous rights protection

Pacific Islands Climate Action Network
Nov 11, 20241 min read


Pacific CSO Statement on the Global Plastics Treaty
Recommendations by Pacific Civil Society for the INC-5 negotiations on the Global Plastics Treaty in Busan, Korea in December 2024.

Pacific Islands Climate Action Network
Oct 25, 20241 min read


One Resilient Common Future: Transforming our Common Wealth
As CHOGM gets underway in Samoa, Climate Action Network (CAN) nodes from Commonwealth countries and regions have issued a powerful statement

Pacific Islands Climate Action Network
Oct 24, 20241 min read


Inquiry into Australia’s response to the priorities of Pacific Island countries and the Pacific region
Australia is a member of the Pacific Island Forum and as such should be aware of the priorities of the Pacific.

Pacific Islands Climate Action Network
Jul 15, 202413 min read


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

Pacific Islands Climate Action Network
Jun 17, 202411 min read


Written Statements/Inputs to the 4th International Conference on SIDS (SIDS4)
PICAN welcomes the opportunity to submit views on this critical agenda that will shape the next decade of action for SIDS.

Pacific Islands Climate Action Network
May 30, 20242 min read


ITLOS Advisory Opinion Strengthens Legal Framework for Marine Climate Action: PICANs initial response
The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) issues historic ruling that enhances the legal basis for marine environment pollut

Pacific Islands Climate Action Network
May 22, 20242 min read


PICAN Calls for Urgent Action Beyond G7 Climate Commitments to Protect Pacific Islands
Commitments laid out by the G7 nations indicate a recognition of the climate crisis, however lack the urgency and specific actions required.

Pacific Islands Climate Action Network
May 21, 20248 min read


PICAN Submission on the Fiji National Carbon Market Strategy Roadmap
PICAN Submission to the Fiji National Carbon Market Strategy Roadmap detailing substantial reservations regarding the roadmap's approach.

Pacific Islands Climate Action Network
Mar 29, 202412 min read


Major milestone reached in historic climate judgement as States submit arguments to world’s highest court
Today marks a significant milestone in the historic campaign to take climate change to the world’s highest court, the International Court of

Pacific Islands Climate Action Network
Mar 22, 20246 min read


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

Pacific Islands Climate Action Network
Dec 22, 20236 min read


COP28: Strong outcome to end fossil fuel era backed by large majority of UNFCCC Parties
Of those countries that have not yet endorsed phasing out fossil fuels, very few have actively opposed. Almost all the remaining countries w

Pacific Islands Climate Action Network
Dec 12, 20232 min read


COP28: Response to Newly Released Draft Text on Global Stocktake
PICAN's initial response to the latest draft of the proposed text for the Global Stocktake which will be negotiated in the final hours at CO

Pacific Islands Climate Action Network
Dec 12, 20232 min read


Pacific Civil Society: A historic outcome mired by aspirational rhetoric
While we celebrate progress on several fronts including the historic language on a just transition and a commitment to the establishment of

Pacific Islands Climate Action Network
Nov 12, 20235 min read


Aspirations Fall Short, Urgent Action Needed to Avert Climate Catastrophe
Outcomes fall short of the ambition required to save our islands, peoples and communities from the unprecedented climate impacts.

Pacific Islands Climate Action Network
Nov 10, 20232 min read


Pacific CSOs condemn New Zealand official's statement on fossil fuels amid Pacific Island Forum
Mr Brownlee's endorsement of gas as a transition fuel, alongside the proposal to reinstate offshore oil and gas exploration in New Zealand,

Pacific Islands Climate Action Network
Nov 9, 20233 min read


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

Pacific Islands Climate Action Network
Nov 2, 20231 min read


Pacific Civil Society Denounces Fiji PM's Alarming Stance on Fossil Fuels Amidst Climate
The Prime Minister's remarks not only undermine Pacific unity but also cast doubts on Fiji's commitments for a fossil fuel free Pacific.

Pacific Islands Climate Action Network
Oct 20, 20235 min read


New Report Puts Australia in Top-5 List of Planet Wrecking Countries
A small group of countries is driving new oil and gas expansion, and if allowed to proceed, would lock in climate chaos and an unlivable fut

Pacific Islands Climate Action Network
Sep 13, 20232 min read


Pacific governments must leverage support of COP31 bid for greater climate action from Australia
PICAN expresses concerns regarding Australia's eagerness to secure early support for its bid to host COP31.

Pacific Islands Climate Action Network
Aug 24, 20232 min read
bottom of page