‘The wells are salty’: how the invading ocean is contaminating Vanuatu’s water theguardian.com/environment/ar…

As #PIFLM53 approaches, Hon. Ralph Regenvanu reminds us: the Pacific Ocean isn't just a resource—it's our identity and heritage. Calling on leaders to prioritize ocean protection and preservation for our collective future. 🌊 #MoanaMonday #OceanProtection #OurOceanIsNotForSale

1 week after stepping down as Vanuatu's Minister for Climate Change Adaptation, I am honoured to have been appointed as Vanuatu's Special Envoy for Climate Change and Environment. I look forward to continuing the important advocacy work in this space.

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United Nations Secretary General, António Guterres in his opening speech at #PIFLM53 makes reference to the Port Vila Call for a Just Transition towards a #FossilFuelFreePacific and Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change Vanuatu ICJ campaign to seek an advisory opinion on climate change & human rights from the CIJ_ICJ⚖️

The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres had a clear message for the world at #PIFLM53: "When governments sign new oil and gas licenses, they are signing away our future." "The Pacific Island states’ ambition for a Fossil Fuel Free Pacific is a blueprint for the G20 and for

Clear speak by Vanuatu’s Minister of Climate Change Ralph Regenvanu on what it will take to tackle the climate crisis facing his island nation👇 Now 🇯🇵 & UN Development supporting through the #PacificGreenTransformation project by investing in Pico Hydro to generate clean electricity. It is

Tuvalu's climate minister is right: expanding fossil fuel production and exports while millions suffer under escalating climate impacts is deeply immoral. 🇦🇺 wants to host COP31 but has massive plans for expanding coal and gas production. Pacific Islands Climate Action Network (PICAN) priceofoil.org/content/upload…

Meanwhile, New Zealand is actively seeking to re-open offshore oil and gas exploration by the end of the year. To be clear, that is incompatible with: 👉 A safe climate, in particular for NZ's Pacific neighbours 👉 Being a member of The Beyond Oil & Gas Alliance xm.com/fr/research/ma…

The #PIFLM53 ended with the "Ocean Care – Deep Sea Mining Talanoa" event, where Pacific Island nations expressed deep concerns about seabed mining. Ocean warriors made it clear: protecting our oceans must remain a top priority for everyone. #MoanaMonday #BanDeepSeaMining

🇺🇳 Important 🆕 report by UN Secretary-General António Guterres on #LossAndDamage & #HumanRights ⚖️ The report leaves no doubt: under international human rights law, countries & corporations responsible for the #ClimateCrisis must remedy climate-related harms. Highlights👇🧵\1

"Keeping 1.5 alive means no fossil fuel expansion. Azerbaijan must step up with ambitious climate goals before November, especially if it seeks to be seen as a respected climate host." - Joseph Sikulu to the #COP29 president. climatechangenews.com/2024/09/02/as-…

Dear Pope Francis this photo encapsulates the situation of West Papuans under Indonesian rule. This boy is not West Papuan, but has been dressed in a pastiche of traditional regalia. Indonesia has taken the lands, resources, and culture of West Papuans while ignoring its people.

Join us for a powerful discussion with Ministers & Ambassadors driving climate action & #maritimedecarbonization! If you're involved in #sustainabletransport, #climatepolicy, or the future of the maritime industry, this is a must-attend. Register here: bit.ly/3TemvTg

A clear step forward for the ecocide discussion Int'l Criminal Court as Philippe Sands Jojo Mehta & Ralph Regenvanu launch the Vanuatu, Fiji and Samoa Proposal w definition by 2021 Experts focussing on severe & either widespread or long-term damage to environment stopecocide.earth/2024/mass-dest…

Vanuatu, Fiji and Samoa want international criminal court to class environmental destruction as crime alongside genocide theguardian.com/law/article/20…