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A David vs Goliath battle for climate action at the World Court
Pacific Media Network
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In a historic push for climate accountability, Vanuatu is taking centre stage at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The small Pacific island nation is leading more than 100 countries in seeking an advisory opinion on the legal obligations...
Fiji leads negotiations to secure climate financing goals
FBC News
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad, stated that COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, was dubbed the “Finance COP” as parties were tasked with agreeing on a new climate financing target. The final decision sets a goal of...
Pacific news in brief for 11 July
RNZ
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July 10, 2025
The prestigious titles of Turaga Tui Nayau, Sau Ni Vanua Ko Lau and Tui Lau are being be bestowed upon Ratu Tevita this week. Photo: Facebook / Ministry of itaukei Affairs Fiji - donation China's Ambassador to Fiji Zhou Jian has handed over a...
COP29: poor nations slam climate finance deal
Science and Development Network
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[BAKU] Vulnerable countries blasted a new US$300 billion a year finance goal adopted by wealthier nations to help poorer ones deal with climate change, saying the figure falls way short of what is needed. The UN climate summit, COP29, in Baku,...
Carbon markets are a go but trillions at stake: Will ‘climate finance COP’ deliver the goods at the eleventh hour?
Offshore Energy
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November 23, 2024
Given the trillion-dollar gap between the Global South’s demands and the Global North’s proposal for a new climate finance target, the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) has run into overtime in one last attempt at bridging the divide and...
Islands walk out of climate talks
Samoa Observer
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Delegates from several small island states and impoverished nations severely threatened by climate change made a bold statement as they walked out of the UN climate talks in Azerbaijan on Saturday. Negotiators from the Alliance of Small Island...
Māori All Blacks squad for series against Manu Samoa named
Pacific News Service
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Māori All Blacks Coach Clayton McMillan has named a settled squad ahead of their two-match series against Manu Samoa. It will be the first time the sides have met since 2008, with matches at Sky Stadium in Wellington (June 26) and an exciting...
Calls for government to legalise 'natural Valium' after King's encounter with ceremonial calming drink during trip to Samoa
Daily Mail
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November 30, 2024
By PADRAIC FLANAGAN Published: 17:47 EST, 30 November 2024 | Updated: 17:54 EST, 30 November 2024 Campaigners are calling on the Government to legalise a substance dubbed nature’s Valium after it apparently won a royal seal of approval. King...
World reaches $460bn climate deal after summit nearly implodes
9News
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November 24, 2024
The world has agreed to a new climate deal at COP29, with wealthy countries pledging to provide $US300 ($461 billion) billion annually by 2035 to poorer countries to help them cope with the increasingly catastrophic impacts of the climate crisis –...
Samoa ‘avoid embarrassment’ by withdrawing from Northern Hemisphere tour – report
Planet Rugby
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August 7, 2024
Samoa have pulled out of their proposed tour to the Northern Hemisphere due to financial issues, according to a report by RNZ Pacific. Things had been looking up for Samoa following positive performances at both the World Cup and the mid-year...
Room Check: Staying at Sheraton Samoa Beach Resort in Mulifanua, Upolu
The New Zealand Herald
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December 5, 2024
READ MORE: Room Check: Tim Roxborogh stays at Encore Broadbeach on the Gold Coast Location: Entrance Rd, Mulifanua, Samoa. Situated on an expansive 90-hectare property immediately to the left of Faleolo International Airport, the resort is a quick...
Cop29 secures last-minute $300bn climate finance deal as talks saved from collapse
The Independent
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November 24, 2024
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...
“A series of human errors” caused the sinking of NZ Navy Ship in Samoa
Samoa Global News
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November 29, 2024
Friday 29 November 2024. Mistakes by members of the crew caused a New Zealand navy ship to plough into a reef off the coast of Samoa, where it caught fire and sank, according to the preliminary findings of a military court of inquiry. The ship’s...
Samoa rugby aims to secure needed funding
Pacific News Service
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Lakapi Samoa is trying to secure much-needed funding to keep operations normal and has revised the national 15s tournament to sustain it. The Chief Executive Officer for Lakapi Samoa Faleomavaega Vincent Fepuleai said Lakapi Samoa is engaging with...
5 Countries That May Disappear by 2050 Due to Climate Change
Greek Reporter
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November 29, 2024
Rice fields in Lao Cai, Vietnam. Credit: Chany Crystal – CC BY-ND 2.0 via Flickr. For decades, it has been widely acknowledged that climate change is a genuine threat with potentially catastrophic consequences for our planet. From the destruction...
Welcome home, Manu Samoa!
Samoa Observer
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Let’s give a warm welcome home to our Manu Samoa today. In doing that, we applaud and acknowledge their effort against the All Blacks at Eden Park on Friday night. We thank God for his guidance and protection that no one was seriously injured and...
Sikaiana people’s resilience helps for time as climate change threatens livelihoods
The Islandsun
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December 4, 2024
BY IRWIN ANGIKI The Sikaiana atolls just could be the world’s top tropical tourist destination. Four islets conjoined by a barrier reef encircling a lush blue lagoon perforated with thriving corals teeming with marine life. Glistening white sandy...
NZ Must Immediately Compensate Samoa For Sunken Ship
Scoop
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Te Pāti Māori Co-Leader and Pacific Peoples Spokesperson, Debbie Ngarewa-Packer, says findings from the interim report into the sinking of HMNZS Manawanui warrant immediate intervention to clean up and compensate Samoa for environmental and...
OECS Joins Global Talks for Groundbreaking Plastic Pollution Treaty
I News Cayman
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November 27, 2024
From OECS Communications Plastic pollution poses a significant environmental threat to ecosystems worldwide, and the United Nations has recognised the urgent need to address this issue to ensure environmental sustainability. The Organisation of...
German ambassador highlights role of art in climate action
FBC News
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[Source: U.S. Embassy Suva/ Facebook] The use of art as a medium to inspire climate action is growing, says German Ambassador to Fiji, Dr. Andreas Prothmann. While speaking at a Climate Action Artist Residency event, he highlighted the global...