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
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Pacific Islands Climate Action Network
- Nov 10
- 2 min
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 9
- 3 min
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
- Oct 20
- 5 min
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
- Sep 13
- 2 min
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
- Aug 24
- 2 min
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 10
- 3 min
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
- Jul 5
- 2 min
PICAN Submission — 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
- Jun 3
- 18 min
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
- May 30
- 19 min
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 27
- 2 min
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 26
- 4 min
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 12
- 3 min
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 10
- 3 min
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
- Mar 30
- 6 min
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 17
- 4 min
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 15
- 4 min
Pacific Island nations meet on Pathways for the Global Just Transition away from fossil fuels
Pacific leaders will gather in Port Vila, Vanuatu this week to discuss and garner regional solidarity for a global just transition.
Pacific Islands Climate Action Network
- Feb 21
- 2 min
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
- Nov 8, 2022
- 3 min
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
- Jul 13, 2022
- 3 min
Will Australia stand with the Pacific, or against it?
Australia faces its first climate solidarity test at the Pacific Islands Forum. It must support advisory opinion on climate.
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