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Assessing Nepal’s negotiation power at climate conferences
The Annapurna Express
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Nepal participated in 324 out of the 392 negotiation meetings it was expected to attend during the 29th Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) (COP29) held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from Nov 11 to...
Oil supply growth outpaces demand as fossil fuel phaseout could fall short ahead of COP30
Energy Knowledge - Energy Institute
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Global oil supply increase is set to far outpace demand growth in the coming years, says the IEA Photo: Adobe Stock/Cherylvb With intensifying geopolitical strains and heightened uncertainty about global economic prospects, oil markets are...
Global Environment Facility approves $68 million for agrifood systems solutions
The National Tribune
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December 24, 2024
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has helped 22 countries unlock $68 million in financing from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) to address biodiversity loss, groundwater management, climate change, land...
Sandra (Sandy) Frederick
Idaho Mountain Express
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January 22, 1940—June, 21, 2025 Sandra (Sandy) Frederick passed away peacefully on June 21 at the age of 85 in Monroe, Washington. She was a wonderful mom, grandma and friend to many and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She is survived...
COP29 Failed the ‘Third Pole’: Wither Tibet in the Climate Agenda?
The Diplomat
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December 20, 2024
On November 12, at the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Baku, Azerbaijan, the leaders of six Hindu Kush Himalaya countries met to discuss the climate crisis that has reached epic...
This firebrand Indigenous attorney is in the world’s highest court fighting for climate justice
Canada's National Observer
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December 20, 2024
This story was originally published by Grist and appears here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration Julian Aguon wore a dark blue suit and garland made of white coconut fronds, brown hibiscus tree bark, and brown cowry shells. Under the arched...
Pacific group pushing for global shipping to act on climate target
Pacific News Service
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A group of Pacific states, known as the 6-PAC, is leading the call for the shipping industry to align itself with the 1.5 degrees’ climate target. The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) is meeting for the next fortnight for a climate summit...
Pacific Ocean Commissioner: Op -ED – Ripples to Waves:
Island Times
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July 1, 2025
By Dr Filimon Manoni, Pacific Ocean Commissioner KOROR, 30 JUNE 2025 (PIFS) — It’s been two weeks since the curtains fell on the third UN Ocean Conference. At this largest ever ocean summit, the Pacific voice echoed as a collective, calling for...
UOG research grant to advance Micronesia coastal sustainability
The Guam Daily Post
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The University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant is inviting researchers across Micronesia to apply for competitive grants aimed at addressing critical challenges in coastal ecosystems, communities and economies. According to...
Fire rages on cargo ship with smoke and ‘burning plastic’ smell engulfing Hull
The Independent
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June 27, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
How This Indigenous Attorney Fights For Climate Justice
Honolulu Civil Beat - Hawaii
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December 19, 2024
Growing up on Guam, Julian Aguon saw the law used against Indigenous peoples. Now he’s fighting back in the world’s highest court. This story by Anita Hofschneider was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s Weekly newsletter here....
Climate change is drastically changing life for Indigenous peoples in the Pacific
LAist - California
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September 16, 2024
Keep up with LAist. If you're enjoying this article, you'll love our daily newsletter, The LA Report. Each weekday, catch up on the 5 most pressing stories to start your morning in 3 minutes or less. A new report from the United Nations found that...
Japan can help the Pacific become more resilient
The Strategist
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June 30, 2025
Australia’s 2024 national defence strategy describes Japan as an ‘indispensable partner’ for achieving regional peace and security. But the prominence of the growing defence relationship between Japan and Australia, while vital, risks obscuring...
Climate change leaves future of Pacific Islands tourism 'highly uncertain'
BBC
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September 8, 2024
Tourism boss Christopher Cocker says the impact of a climate change is the "foremost threat" The Pacific Islands are scattered across a vast area of ocean, with some of the clearest waters in the world, and pristine beaches and rainforests. They...
Pacific demands climate justice
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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December 8, 2024
THE HAGUE/ SUVA: The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague has become a battleground in the global fight against climate change, as the Cook Islands, Marshall Islands, and Solomon Islands presented impassioned arguments urging the...
Tjibaou on New Caledonia talks in Paris: “We want to resolve this now”
Islands Business
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June 30, 2025
Koror, Palau-It’s been two weeks since the curtains fell on the third UN Ocean Conference. At this largest ever ocean summit, the Pacific voice echoed as a collective, calling for more global ocean accountability, and offering transformational...
This Indigenous attorney is fighting for climate justice in the world’s highest court
Grist Magazine
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December 16, 2024
Julian Aguon wore a dark blue suit and garland made of white coconut fronds, brown hibiscus tree bark, and brown cowry shells. Under the arched ceilings and chandeliers of the Peace Palace in The Hague, he stepped to the podium to make his case to...
'Ambitious' islanders spice up ICJ climate hearings
Griffin Daily News - Georgia
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Young people from small island states -- the driving force behind the climate change hearings at the International Court of Justice -- have provided a breath of fresh air to proceedings and gut-wrenching testimony from the front-line. Many were...
Climate crisis takes centre stage at Forum Leaders Meeting
The National
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By KALAFI MOALA THE eventful week of the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM) concluded on Friday evening with speeches of thanksgiving, gift-giving fit for royals, and a celebration characteristic of Tonga’s warm hospitality...
Strengthening financial resilience against climate and disaster impacts: Key insights from UR24
PreventionWeb
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December 18, 2024
The Challenge As disasters continue to escalate, governments and businesses around the world must brace themselves for their financial and economic impacts. Extreme disasters cost an average of $452 billion annually in economic losses. Governments...