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Samoa, as Chair of Alliance of Small Island States, call for “climate justice” for...
Pacific News Service
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Thirty nine small island and low-lying nations have urged world leaders to ensure the so-called ‘climate finance COP’ in Azerbaijan offers a beacon of hope for the “unheard voices” who deserve “climate justice.” Pacific Islands, Caribbean,...
COP29: Pacific climate finance needs top $2billion
Islands Business
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November 15, 2024
Palau’s re-elected President Surangel Whipps said on Tuesday he may ask the United States for a Patriot missile defence system, citing a recent Chinese missile test as a “direct threat” to the Pacific island nation. Under the Compact of Free...
Concerns voiced at COP29 over climate change funds increasing debt burden
NHK
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Tough negotiations continue at the UN climate change conference in Azerbaijan over funds to be provided to developing countries tackling climate change. Some nations have expressed concerns that climate financing will aggravate their debt burden....
Australia and Turkey in standoff to be host of crucial 2026 climate talks
The Guardian
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November 20, 2024
Australia is locked in a standoff with Turkey over which will host vital UN climate talks in 2026, where the question of whether the world can limit global heating in line with scientific advice is likely to be decided. Australia’s government...
These countries produce the most plastic pollution in our oceans – and they’re not what you may think
The Independent
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November 19, 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...
Alleged human rights violations complaint filed by Palauan youth
The Guam Daily Post
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The U.S. military is the subject of a United Nations complaint charging human rights violations were committed by not obtaining consent from Indigenous communities, among other rights violations. Guam-based international law firm Blue Ocean Law...
Whipps claims victory in Palau
Taipei Times
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November 11, 2024
Palauan President Surangel Whipps Jr yesterday claimed victory in national elections, keeping the pro-US leader in power as China seeks greater influence across the Pacific. Over his four years in office, Baltimore-born Whipps has overseen the...
Europe's Pivotal Role In Bid To Strike COP29 Climate Deal
International Business Times
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November 19, 2024
The European Union is key to a deal being done at UN climate talks in Baku by Friday -- viewed as a bridge both with China and poorer nations -- after climate sceptic Donald Trump's triumph in the US elections. The bloc's envoys have been quietly...
ACEN unit plans to expand Palauig solar farm
Business World
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November 17, 2024
ACEN Corp.’s subsidiary Giga Ace 8, Inc. plans to expand its solar farm in Palauig, Zambales to 420 megawatts-peak (MWp) from 346 MWp for P26 billion. In a document submitted to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Giga Ace 8...
President Ilham Aliyev met with President of Palau - UPDATED
APA
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November 18, 2024
On November 18, Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, met with Surangel Whipps, President of the Republic of Palau, APA reports. The President of Palau expressed his gratitude to the Azerbaijani leader for the excellent...
President Ilham Aliyev met with President of Palau VIDEO
Azertag
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November 18, 2024
Baku, November 18, AZERTAC On November 18, Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, met with Surangel Whipps, President of the Republic of Palau. The President of Palau expressed his gratitude to the Azerbaijani leader for the...
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President Ilham Aliyev meets with President of Palau [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
AzerNews
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November 18, 2024
On November 18, Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, met with Surangel Whipps, President of the Republic of Palau. The President of Palau expressed his gratitude to the Azerbaijani leader for the excellent organization of COP29...
New Research Finds Children In Asia-Pacific Suffer Mentally And Physically Due To Climate Change
Scoop
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Monday, 18 November 2024, 10:15 am Press Release: World Vision New child-led research canvassing the views of more than 2,500 children and young people in the Asia-Pacific region highlights the worsening impact of climate change on their lives....
Navigating Ocean Finance: Investing In A Sustainable Blue Future
Scoop
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Sunday, 17 November 2024, 8:00 am Press Release: COP29 Key expected outcomes of COP 29 include a new collective quantified goal on climate finance to replace the current USD 100 billion per year goal and guidance on operationalization of the new...
Australia accused of ‘exporting climate destruction’ on tiny Pacific neighbours with…
Pacific News Service
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Pacific governments at a UN climate summit are criticising Australia’s plans for a massive gas industry expansion in Western Australia, saying it could result in 125 times more greenhouse gas emissions than their island nations release in a year....
Positive environmental stories from 2024 so far
Euronews
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Climate anxiety is very real, but these good news stories from 2024 prove there is hope for our planet. Eco-anxiety, climate doom, environmental existential dread - as green journalists, we see these terms used a lot - and often feel them...
Australia accused of ‘exporting climate destruction’ on tiny Pacific neighbours with massive gas expansion plans
The Guardian
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November 17, 2024
Pacific governments at a UN climate summit are criticising Australia’s plans for a massive gas industry expansion in Western Australia, saying it could result in 125 times more greenhouse gas emissions than their island nations release in a year....
World on track for hottest year ever as carbon pollution hits record levels
Yale Climate Connections - Connecticut
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November 13, 2024
October 2024 was Earth’s second-hottest October on record, according to an analysis of global data going back to 1850, NASA and NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information reported November 13. The month fell just 0.05 degree Celsius...
Ocean Exploration Trust and Palau Uncover New Marine Species, Map Seafloor in Lebuu Voyage
Island Times
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November 12, 2024
KOROR, Palau — The Ocean Exploration Trust, in partnership with Palau, has made groundbreaking discoveries through the Lebuu Voyage, an expedition dedicated to mapping and exploring the Palau National Marine Sanctuary. After a yearlong planning,...
President Of Palau Arrives In Azerbaijan To Attend COP29
MENAFN
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November 14, 2024
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 14. Surangel Samuel Whipps, President of the Republic of Palau, arrived in Azerbaijan on Thursday to attend to attend the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the UN...