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UN Climate Justice Push: Vanuatu-led momentum just surged at the UN General Assembly, which backed the International Court of Justice climate ruling 141–8 (with the US among the opponents), turning “climate duty” into a widely endorsed political mandate that urges states to cut emissions, tackle fossil-fuel subsidies, and support “full reparation” for climate harm. Pacific Frontline Focus: Vanuatu’s PM and ministers framed the vote as a “new chapter,” while Pacific voices stress that legal clarity matters most where seas rise, storms intensify, and displacement risk grows. Fossil-Fuel Backlash: The US and other major oil producers rejected the resolution, calling it politically driven—yet the broad cross-regional vote shows the fight is now bigger than one draft. Marine Protection & Accountability: In parallel, Vanuatu, Fiji and PNG moved ahead on a massive transboundary marine protected area, while a US lawsuit targets weak enforcement on seafood imports that could still threaten whales and dolphins.

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May 21, 2026

UN backs landmark ICJ climate opinion in boost for climate accountability

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May 19, 2026

Fiji Airways adds red light therapy to new FlyWell wellness program

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UN General Assembly adopts resolution confirming state obligations to combat climate change

UN General Assembly adopts resolution confirming state obligations to combat climate change

UN Backs Landmark Climate Ruling in Boost for Frontline Communities

UN Backs Landmark Climate Ruling in Boost for Frontline Communities


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May 21, 2026

Greenpeace MENA Welcomes UN General Assembly Backing of Landmark ICJ Climate Opinion on States’ Legal Obligations

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Feb. 13, 2026

At Munich Security Conference, Governor Newsom advances climate action and partnerships as Trump abandons America’s allies

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May 19, 2026

Fiji Airways Launches FlyWell Wellness Program with Vital Red Light

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Nov. 24, 2025

NUS PARTICIPATED AT THE “BLUE PACIFIC FUTURE” SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION FORUM IN CHINA

Government of Samoa

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Oct. 27, 2025

SeaH4 wins ClimateLaunchpad Global Grand Final 2025

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Oct. 2, 2025

THROUGH BOLD PROJECT, SAMOA WORKS TO BUILD RESILIENCE, PRESERVE IDENTITY FOR SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

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