ITLOS Advisory Opinion Strengthens Legal Framework for Marine Climate Action: PICANs initial response
The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) issues historic ruling that enhances the legal basis for marine environment pollut
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Pacific Islands Climate Action Network
Mar 226 min read
Major milestone reached in historic climate judgement as States submit arguments to world’s highest court
Today marks a significant milestone in the historic campaign to take climate change to the world’s highest court, the International Court of
Pacific Islands Climate Action Network
Dec 12, 20232 min read
COP28: Strong outcome to end fossil fuel era backed by large majority of UNFCCC Parties
Of those countries that have not yet endorsed phasing out fossil fuels, very few have actively opposed. Almost all the remaining countries w
Pacific Islands Climate Action Network
Dec 12, 20232 min read
COP28: Response to Newly Released Draft Text on Global Stocktake
PICAN's initial response to the latest draft of the proposed text for the Global Stocktake which will be negotiated in the final hours at CO
Pacific Islands Climate Action Network
Nov 12, 20235 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 10, 20232 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 9, 20233 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
Oct 20, 20235 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
Sep 13, 20232 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
Aug 24, 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 10, 20233 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
May 26, 20234 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 12, 20233 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
Mar 30, 20236 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 17, 20234 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 15, 20234 min read
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, 20232 min read
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, 20223 min read
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
Apr 7, 20223 min read
2°C not an option for the Pacific, decarbonisation a must!
IPCC WG III only confirms what vulnerable and marginalised communities, indigenous people and climate activists have been saying for years.
Pacific Islands Climate Action Network
Mar 14, 20222 min read
Regional Climate Change CSOs Discuss Gender-Just Solutions to the Climate Crises
PICAN hosted a region-wide panel discussion on a Pacific-led gender-just solutions that will drive the envisioning of a green future.
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