Why Gender Matters in Climate Change Policy Gender and climate change are deeply connected. Women and men experience climate impacts differently due to social roles, economic status, and access to resources. Women, especially in vulnerable communities, often face higher risks from climate disasters and have less access to decision-making, finance, and technology. Yet, women bring … Read more
Introduction Pacific Island nations-especially small island developing states (SIDS)-have become powerful voices in the global fight against climate change. Despite contributing less than 0.03% of global greenhouse gas emissions, these nations are on the front lines of the climate crisis, facing rising sea levels, extreme weather, and threats to their very existence. In 2025, their … Read more
What Is the Greenhouse Effect? The greenhouse effect is a natural process where certain gases in Earth’s atmosphere trap heat from the sun, preventing it from escaping back into space. This process keeps our planet warm enough to sustain life. However, human activities have intensified this effect, leading to global warming and destabilizing Earth’s climate … Read more
Climate displacement is rapidly becoming one of the most pressing global challenges of 2025. Driven by rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and environmental degradation, millions are being forced to leave their homes each year. According to the 2024 Global Report on Internal Displacement, over 75.9 million people are currently living in internal displacement-a staggering … Read more
Welcome to the COP23 Presidency’s Talanoa Dialogue page. Here you will find all the information you need to know about the process, together with the latest updates! Talanoa Dialogue The Paris Agreement provides for progress assessments (“stocktakes”) every five years in order to ensure that Parties (UNFCCC term for countries) turn commitment into action and … Read more
Bula vinaka and a very warm welcome to the Bula Zone. It is a great honour for Fiji to receive the baton from Morocco of the presidency of COP. And assume the responsibility for implementing the Paris Agreement and prepare the way for more ambitious climate action. From one of the most climate-vulnerable regions on … Read more
The following is a statement issued through the COP23 Fiji Secretariat by the leaders of the Pacific Small Island Developing States who attended the Climate Action Pacific Partnership Event in Suva, Fiji on July 3-4, 2017. 1.0 The PSIDS Leaders convened during the Climate Action Partnership Event in Suva, reaffirm that Pacific Small Island Developing … Read more
What Does “Loss and Damage” Mean? In climate negotiations, loss and damage refers to the harms caused by climate change that cannot be avoided or adapted to. This includes sudden disasters like floods, hurricanes, and wildfires, as well as slow-moving problems like sea level rise, drought, and desertification. Loss and damage can be both economic … Read more
COP23: Fiji’s Historic Presidency and Key Achievements In 2017, COP23 marked a pivotal moment in climate diplomacy as Fiji became the first Small Island Developing State (SIDS) to preside over a UN Climate Change Conference. Fiji’s presidency brought the unique perspective of vulnerable nations to the forefront, emphasizing the urgent need for ambitious climate action … Read more
Commonwealth leaders today agreed on a bold, co-ordinated push to protect the ocean from the effects of climate change, pollution and over-fishing. Their landmark decision to adopt a Commonwealth Blue Charter will affect one third of the world’s national coastal waters, helping to sustain livelihoods and ecosystems globally. It follows overwhelming support by member countries … Read more
