May 21, 2024 JusticeUN court: Countries must go beyond Paris Agreement to protect oceans Small island states score “historic” victory as UN maritime tribunal says countries must take necessary measures to address emissions
Sep 11, 2023 PoliticsSmall islands slam ‘endless’ climate talks at landmark maritime court hearing Small island states have asked the world’s maritime tribunal to clarify state obligations on climate change, which could be influential for other courts.
Jul 31, 2015 PoliticsUN Security Council hears climate fears of small island states NEWS: Unusual debate at UN HQ in New York highlights security concerns of world’s most climate vulnerable countries
Feb 17, 2015 NewsTonga’s King talks climate change with Pope Francis NEWS: King of Tonga discusses environment with the Pope, as Vatican gets its first Tongan Cardinal
Feb 16, 2015 EnergyMapped: Voices of people most vulnerable to climate change BLOG: Using photos and stories, people in the Arctic and small island states are documenting the disappearance of their land
Feb 12, 2015 PoliticsSmall islands will not accept weak Paris climate deal – official INTERVIEW: Maldives climate ambassador says group wants commitment to 1.5C warming goal, more finance and action on loss and damage mechanism
Oct 15, 2014 NatureConcern mounts in Marshall Islands as high tides swamp capital NEWS: Majuro counts cost of latest flooding as 30 ‘Pacific Warriors’ set off for Australia in canoes to highlight concerns