Press Releases

Vanuatu calls on developed countries to pledge significantly higher ambition as deadline looms for biodiversity framework

16 December 2022, Montreal Canada - A post 2020-Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) with protection and conservation measures alone will not be able to halt and reverse the loss of biodiversity. Rather, world leaders must elevate the ambition and...

There is no plan B, Kingdom of Tonga encourages spirit of compromise at biodiversity negotiations

13 December 2022, Montreal Canada - As negotiations between 196 parties continue with the goal of reaching an ambitious post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework to halt biodiversity loss, the Kingdom of Tonga has urged the parties to demonstrate a...

Pacific Islands takes on fight against plastic pollution on global stage

28 November 2022, Puna del-Este, Uruguay - The Pacific Islands contribute as little as 1.3% of the world’s plastic pollution, nor do we produce plastic polymers however our Pacific Islands region is grossly and disproportionately affected by its...

New Zealand highlights connection between fossil fuel and plastic industries at INC1

01 December 2022, Punta del Este - As the call for an ambitious global agreement on plastic pollution gathers momentum at the first session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC1) in Punta del Este Uruguay, Aotearoa New Zealand has...

Pacific Climate Change Centre committed to supporting the Pacific to Access Climate Innovative Solutions

16 November 2022, Sharm El-Sheikh - The Pacific Climate Change Centre (PCCC) on the margins of the COP27 Meetings of the Parties on Climate Change in Sharm El Shiekh, hosted a side event at the Moana Blue Pacific Pavilion, highlighting its efforts...

Marshall Islands makes waves for ocean biodiversity at global negotiations

16 December 2022, Montreal, Canada - The Republic of the Marshall Islands, a Large Ocean State, believes a healthy, productive and resilient ocean biodiversity should be a global priority. Hon. John Silk, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the...

“If the land is well and the sea is well, the people will thrive.”- New Zealand Minister at global biodiversity negotiations.

16 December 2022, Montreal, Canada - Aotearoa New Zealand has cemented its commitment to work with others to increase funding for biodiversity and to eliminate environmentally damaging subsidies. Aotearoa New Zealand, a metropolitan member of the...

Solomon Islands say parties must commit to open dialogue in plastics treaty process

02 December 2022, Punta del Este – All member states of the first session of the International Negotiating Committee (INC1) working to develop a legally binding agreement on plastic pollution, must commit to an open and frank dialogue about their...

“Trajectory of biodiversity loss simply not acceptable,” Palau reminds leaders at COP15

16 December 2022, Montreal Canada – The somber reality of biodiversity loss is simply not acceptable and the Republic of Palau has called on world leaders to set concrete goals and tangible actions to forge a new relationship with the environment....

JOINT MEDIA RELEASE: New project to help women and youth find employment in agriculture and fisheries sector

SAMOA, March 9 - 9 March 2021 Apia, Samoa – Diversifying Samoa’s agriculture and fisheries sector is key to unlock the country’s green and blue economy potential, particularly through the creation of sustainable employment opportunities for women...

SIDS Coalition for Nature launched with Call for Action at biodiversity negotiations

16 December 2022, Montreal Canada - As negotiations to secure an ambitious landmark framework to protect and restore nature around the world continue at COP15, several Small Island Developing States (SIDS) have taken a critical step forward to...

Amplifying the Pacific Voice as the world begins negotiations for a proposed plastics treaty in Uruguay

26 November 2022, Punta del Este, Uruguay - The first session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC1) to negotiate a global legally binding instrument, covering the whole life cycle of plastics from 28 November to 2 December 2022, is...