Solomon Islands
Pacific islands are on a collision course with the shipping industry
The shipping industry could undermine global climate efforts. But Pacific islands and EU nations are joining together to force them to change.
Solomon Islands town to relocate as climate pressures mount
NEWS: Plans are afoot to move an entire town to the mainland as climate impacts threaten to wipe out Taro Island
World Bank boosts Solomon Islands adaption efforts with $9.1m grant
NEWS: World Bank funds will go towards early warning systems and community projects in vulnerable island nation
Krakow residents banned from burning coal
Wednesday’s top five: fossil fuels banned, EU car emissions limited, Solomon Islands face economic crisis, Kiribati resident refused climate refugee status
Solomon Islands sea levels rising by 8mm per year – report
Morning Briefing: Research indicates rising sea levels around the Solomon Islands have exceeded the global average
Solomon Islands dismiss US voluntary climate targets plan
Ambassador Colin Beck says pace and direction of negotiations are leaving his people with an “uncertain future”
Denmark to fund Pacific Island clean energy research
Danish Government commits US$2 million to clean energy projects in the Pacific as part of wider low carbon initiative
‘Warrior Day of Action’ highlights Pacific climate fight
Pacific Islanders will stage a day of songs and dances across 15 nations on Saturday 2 March to highlight the impact of rising sea levels
AOSIS: Rich countries must up carbon cutting ambition in Doha
Negotiators from the Alliance of Small Island States warn that COP18 will be deemed a failure if countries do not up their ambition levels to 2020.