Devastated by disease in the past, Samoa is on high alert after recent coronavirus scares

Memories of the deadly 2019 measles outbreak were still fresh; add to that social media comparisons to the infamous 1918 Spanish flu pandemic

Run-up to COP27: The Pacific is now out of time, Vanuatu’s premier writes in DTE

Climate change is an existential threat in the islands of the Pacific, affecting livelihoods, security and well-being

Coastal flooding may double by 2030, new study finds

Tropical regions of the world, including cities like Mumbai and Kochi in India, are more vulnerable to coastal flooding 

I’ve spent 40 years studying Antarctica. The frozen continent has never needed our help more

Antarctica matters; what happens there affects global weather patterns and sea levels

Why a chain of tiny Pacific islands wants an international court opinion on responsibility for the climate crisis

Vanuatu and its partners are pursuing a ground-breaking diplomatic strategy and others will likely follow

Warming damaging coral reefs of small island nations: UNEP

Up to 100 per cent coral reefs affected by bleaching in parts of the Caribbean, says report

Funding Loss & Damage: Differences persist as COP28 looms

Contentions persist over the contributors, recipients and headquarters of the LDF

Bonn climate meet: countries ready to work on Durban Platform

Call to make equity and common but differentiated responsibilities central to future work plan 

Countries disagree on framework for mitigation approaches

Workshop brings greater clarity on various approaches, but issue of double counting and disagreements on the role of UNFCCC still persist