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Australia’s Approval of Woodside’s North West Shelf Gas Extension is a Betrayal of the Pacific
PICAN condemns Australia’s approval of the North West Shelf gas project extension to 2070—calling it a betrayal of Pacific communities and a threat to global climate goals. The move casts serious doubt on Australia’s COP31 co-hosting bid and undermines Pacific-led climate leadership.
Pacific Islands Climate Action Network
2 days ago3 min read
PICAN Responds to the UN Special Rapporteur's Findings on Coca-Cola's Operations in Samoa
PICAN responds to UN findings on Coca-Cola’s plastic pollution in Samoa, highlighting corporate negligence and calling for urgent action. The Pacific must not be a dumping ground for plastic waste. We stand for climate justice, human rights, and binding solutions through the Global Plastics Treaty.
Pacific Islands Climate Action Network
May 124 min read
ANALYSIS: Re-elected, But Not Redeemed — Australia’s Climate Reckoning
Australia’s 2025 federal election has returned Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for a second term—opening a window to reshape Pacific-Australia climate relations.
Pacific Islands Climate Action Network
May 51 min read
63 Years of Resistance: A Call for Pacific Solidarity to Stand for West Papua’s Freedom, Self-Determination, and Human Rights
Pacific civil society organisations are urging leaders to honour their responsibility to West Papua amidst 63 years of resistance.
Pacific Islands Climate Action Network
Dec 1, 20244 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
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
Pacific leaders present historic climate finance plan to island communities
Pacific activists and civil society presented a historic new climate finance initiative to the community of Kioa Island in Fiji.
Pacific Islands Climate Action Network
Aug 10, 20233 min read
Australia Climate Change Authority on next emission reduction targets for NDCs
Pacific Islands Climate Action Network on emissions reduction targets for Australia's next Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).
Pacific Islands Climate Action Network
Jul 5, 20232 min read
Letter to Pacific Leaders ahead of inaugural Korea-Pacific Islands Summit
Pacific Civil Society asks Pacific Leaders to request that South Korea withdraws its financial and political support for fossil fuel project
Pacific Islands Climate Action Network
May 27, 20232 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
Pacific Energy and Transport Ministers’ call on Leaders to endorse the Port Vila Call to Action
Pacific Regional Energy and Transport Ministers call on leaders to endorse Port Vila Call to Action
Pacific Islands Climate Action Network
May 12, 20233 min read
Civil Society speech on margins of Pacific Energy and Transport Ministers Meeting
Civil society voice at the Pacific Energy and Transport Ministers Meeting in Port Vila, Vanuatu.
Pacific Islands Climate Action Network
May 10, 20233 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
Block of 6 Pacific countries commit to spearhead global fossil fuel phase-out effort
Today, Pacific Island governments committed to create a “Fossil Fuel Free Pacific”.
Pacific Islands Climate Action Network
Mar 17, 20234 min read
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