Coastal communities face ‘catastrophic flooding’ from rising sea levels | Climate News
Surging sea levels are creating “a rising tide of misery” that threaten the future of nearly a billion people that live in low-lying coastal areas,…
Pacific Islands leaders back Australia-funded joint policing plan | Police News
The region-wide plan involves the establishment of four training centres across the Pacific with a hub in Brisbane.Pacific Islands states have backed an Australian-funded regional…
Climate action or distraction? Sweeping COP pledges won’t touch fossil fuel use – POLITICO
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A torrent of pollution-slashing pledges from governments and major oil companies sparked cries of “greenwashing” on Saturday, even before world…
Global deal to phase out fossil fuels is in trouble – POLITICO
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A global deal on ending the use of fossil fuels was mired in division as U.N. climate talks opened on…
S Korea, Pacific islands to boost ties after first-ever summit | News
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and leaders of the Pacific islands have agreed to expand cooperation, including in the areas of economic development, security and…
Who are Taiwan’s formal diplomatic allies? | News
China has stepped up pressure on Taiwan since Tsai Ing-wen was first elected president of the self-ruled island in 2016. Honduras has said it is…