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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
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
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: 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
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
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
PICAN Submission to Loss and Damage Transitional Committee
PICAN submission to the Loss and Damage Transitional Committee's call for case studies on loss and damage.
Pacific Islands Climate Action Network
Jun 3, 202318 min read
PICAN Submission on "Climate Legislation and Intergenerational Equity"
PICAN submission to call by Special Rapporteur for HR in the context of climate change on Climate Legislation and Intergenerational Equity
Pacific Islands Climate Action Network
May 30, 202320 min read
Pacific Civil Society Urges Global Leaders to Redouble Commitments to Paris Agreement
Pacific civil society urges world leaders to recognize the urgency of the situation and take immediate, concrete steps to combat climate cha
Pacific Islands Climate Action Network
May 26, 20234 min read
Global Victory for Climate Action: Pacific civil society celebrates historic UNGA climate resolution
A revolutionary move today as the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a landmark resolution by consensus
Pacific Islands Climate Action Network
Mar 30, 20236 min read
Nations urged to support climate change advisory opinion as final resolution revealed
The release of the final resolution to be put before the UN General Assembly sets up a momentous moment for climate justice.
Pacific Islands Climate Action Network
Feb 21, 20232 min read
NZ groundbreaking loss and damage finance announcement welcomed, more needs to be done.
Aotearoa New Zealand announces a dedicated allocation of NZ$20 million in climate funding to address loss and damage in developing countries
Pacific Islands Climate Action Network
Nov 8, 20223 min read
2°C not an option for the Pacific, decarbonisation a must!
IPCC WG III only confirms what vulnerable and marginalised communities, indigenous people and climate activists have been saying for years.
Pacific Islands Climate Action Network
Apr 7, 20223 min read
Pacific civil society reinforces Gender Equality and Climate Justice nexus during Women's Day
Pacific Civil society welcomes the shift in global conversation during the CSW66 focusing on the nexus between gender equality and climate
Pacific Islands Climate Action Network
Mar 8, 20223 min read
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