How Clean Energy Just Overtook Coal — And Why It’s Under Threat

Renewables overtake coal as fossil fuels fall Ember For the first time in history, renewables have generated more electricity than coal globally. But as science powers this breakthrough, it’s come under attack — and in a twist few saw coming, the...

News The Guardian ‘Humanitarian’ visa must be created for Pacific Islanders displaced by climate crisis, experts say

Climate and migration experts are calling for urgent action to create legal pathways for people displaced by the climate crisis, as a new report highlights the scale of the problem across the Pacific. Research by Amnesty International released on...

Adaptation a matter of survival for Pacific communities, Solomon Islands negotiator

Adaptation to the devastating impacts of climate change for Pacific communities is not an option, it is a matter of survival. As Pacific climate change negotiators gather in Samoa, a negotiator from the Solomon Islands, Ms Melissa Horokou, says...

Vanuatu leads Pacific ocean protection as expedition sets sail

The National Geographic Pristine Seas (NGPS) team is leading a month-long expedition across Vanuatu’s waters, which aims to combine deep sea science with community knowledge to update the nation’s marine spatial plan. The project follows an...

When people are displaced by climate change, what rights do they have?

Climate change is a global emergency that touches every human on this planet. But its effects hit some people harder than others. People in low- and middle-income countries, coastal areas, river valleys, low-lying areas and island states, are on...

This Canadian island has a dire warning: small islands may be losing their water lifeline

Aerial photo of ponds amongst the dynamic dune landscape. Image credits: Dalhousie University. Throughout centuries, Sable Island, a remote sand island near Canada, has provided sanctuary to rare seabirds, wild horses, plants, and insects, all...

B.C. climate news: Report finds Canada's 2030 emissions targets out of reach | New B.C. Green party leader elected | Hundreds of houses evacuated because of wildfire in Peachland

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News National Here's all the latest local and international news concerning climate change for the week of Sept. 22 to Sept. 28, 2025. Published Sep 27, 2025 • 11 minute read FILE PHOTO: Tuvalu residents have been...

Mottley’s “legally binding” methane pact faces barriers, but smaller steps possible

With voluntary commitments to cut methane pollution floundering, the prime minister of Barbados urged fellow leaders at the United Nations last month to draw up a “legally binding global agreement” to reduce emissions of the particularly potent...

Palestine and the Pacific

Why have island nations been so prominent among supporters of Israel? By Nic Maclellan Standing beside Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on 17 September, Fijian prime minister Sitiveni Rabuka declared that “the people of Fiji share a very close...

On Road to Belem, Pacific countries raise their voice on 1.5…

Pacific countries at the forefront of the climate crisis, described as a “ticking time bomb”, have vowed that their One Pacific Voice on keeping 1.5 alive, is heard loud and clear at the Thirtieth Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework...

Ports in Developing Countries Are Crumbling—Massive Investment Is the Only Lifeline

At the International Association of Ports and Harbors World Ports Conference in Kobe, Japan, Masato Kanda, President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), delivered a stark warning: ports in developing countries are not peripheral to global...

Kurukuru wins, Fiji settles for bronze

The Solomon Islands Kurukuru left no doubt in sealing the OFC Futsal Men’s Cup 2025, powering past Tuvalu 7-0 in front of a packed Vodafone Arena in Suva. Needing a win to secure the title, the Kurukuru delivered a performance full of energy and...

Experts warn of communities at high risk for natural disasters: 'Forced to stay exposed'

A new study shows that coastal living is undergoing a shift, as residents relocate in response to rising seas and extreme weather threats unique to coastlines and disproportionately impacting low-income and marginalized communities. What's...

In the 1980s, Anguilla Was Given the .ai Web Domain: Now it’s Making a Killing on the Dot AI Boom

The Anguilla Airport parking, which is being expanded via the money made from selling the .ai domains – credit, Timo Breidenstein via Wikimedia Back when the internet was just starting, nations were all given a URL in order to publish websites...

Pacific atoll nations receive NZD13m boost for critical water security

Representatives from seven Pacific atoll nations gathered in Nadi, Fiji, this June with an urgent message. Rising seas and prolonged droughts are pushing their communities toward a water crisis that threatens tens of thousands of lives. These...

Experts warn biofuels not a long-term solution for shipping

Experts advising Pacific states at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) warn that biofuels are not a long-term solution for decarbonising shipping, highlighting threats to food security, supply constraints, and rising costs for vulnerable...

Australia and PNG Sign Defense Treaty, Agreement With Vanuatu Delayed

Last week, Papua New Guinea approved a new treaty with Australia, the Pukpuk Treaty, under which the two countries commit to defending each other in the event of an attack. Meanwhile, Australia is still seeking to finalize the Nakamal Agreement...

PM Manele congratulates Kurukuru 

New York – Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele congratulates the Solomon Islands Kurukuru following their commanding 7–0 victory over Tuvalu in their final match of the OFC Futsal Men’s Cup 2025 at Vodafone Arena in Suva, Fiji on Wednesday. From...

PM Manele Congratulates Solomon Islands Kurukuru

New York, USA, Wednesday 24 September 2025 – Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele congratulated the Solomon Islands Kurukuru following their commanding 7–0 victory over Tuvalu in their final match of the OFC Futsal Men’s Cup 2025 at Vodafone Arena in...

The World’s Least-Visited Country – Explore a Serene Journey Close To Nature

New Delhi: Tuvalu, the world’s least-visited nation, offers breathtaking beauty and unmatched tranquility. Its untouched landscapes and peaceful environment promise a unique travel experience that reconnects you with nature and calm. New Delhi: If...