Tuvalu
Tuvalu man argues climate refugee case
A Tuvalu man has become the latest person to claim climate-change should be considered in his bid for refugee status.
NZ appoints new non-resident Tuvalu high commissioner
New Zealand has appointed diplomat Linda Te Puni as its next high commissioner to Tuvalu.
Cyclone Pam recovery receives US$6.6 million boost
Cyclone Pam recovery in four Pacific nations has received a boost, after a US$6.6 million dollar funding agreement by the Pacific Community and the German government's development bank, KfW.
Biking for the climate: A poet's approach
A poet and climate activist who has spent the last 18 months cycling and boating around the Pacific in search of stories about climate change is taking a break in New Zealand to write some of the… Audio
Pacific countries among most 'ethical' places to visit
Four Pacific countries have been named in the top ten most ethical places to visit around the world.
Tuvalu on most ethical destinations list 2016
Tuvalu and the Federated States of Micronesia have made their debut on the Ethical Traveller's 2016 list alongside regulars Tonga and Samoa.
Tuvalu recovering but could face new storm
As Tuvalu recovers from extensive damage caused by gale-force winds, national disaster managers are preparing for a possible cyclone.
Gale rips off roofs, uproots trees in Tuvalu
A Tuvalu journalist says the damaging winds on Funafuti yesterday were the strongest she has ever experienced.
Tuvalu PM praises COP 21 agreement
The prime minister of Tuvalu says he is very pleased with the outcomes of climate change talks in Paris, saying those criticising the deal are misinformed. Audio
Tuvalu PM praises COP 21 agreement
The prime minister of Tuvalu says he is very pleased with the outcomes of climate change talks in Paris, saying those criticising the deal are misinformed.
Tuvalu faces big challenges in domestic violence fight
Tuvalu is planning to train up more counsellors to deal with high rates of domestic violence. Audio
Young and old divided over Pacific climate migration
Climate change research being conducted in the Pacific by international agencies and universities shows divergent views within communities on the merits of migration as an adaptation tool. Audio
US secretary of State seeks urgent meeting with Tuvalu PM
The US Secretary of State sought an urgent meeting with Tuvalu's Prime Minister on the eve of the conclusion of negotiations for a new global agreement on climate change.
Atoll dwellers trapped on sinking islands
The manager of the Pacific Climate Change and Migration project says people living on atolls in the region could find themselves trapped on islands most vulnerable to the adverse effects of a changing… Audio
Missed opportunities at Tuna Commission
Mixed results for Pacific Island states from the annual meeting for the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission.
Tuvalu again warns temperature rise will spell its demise
The Tuvalu prime minister has again stressed that any further temperature increase beyond 1.5°C will spell the total demise of Tuvalu, and other low lying island nations.
Pacific leaders are concerned COP 21 will fall short
Pacific leaders say they are concerned the climate change agreement to be finalised in Paris this week will fall short on what needs to be done to deal with the impacts of global warming. Audio
Tuvalu unhappy with fish management
Tuvalu has accused large nations of trying to manipulate fisheries management measures to the disadvantage of small states like Tuvalu.
Tuvalu PM lashes out at 'painfully slow' COP21 process
Tuvalu's prime minister, Enele Sopoaga, says negotiations in Paris for a new climate change agreement are painfully slow.
Pacific leaders urge climate action
Pacific Island nations have told the United Nations climate change summit in Paris they are already bearing the brunt of the effects of climate change and urgent action is needed. Audio
