The votes on the December 12 United Nations General Assembly resolution demanding an “immediate humanitarian ceasefire” in Gaza produced little shock or surprise. Israel and the United States led the increasingly isolated 10 U.N. member states who voted against the resolution. The 153 votes in support of the resolution reflect growing global condemnation of Israel’s … Read more
The conclusion of COP28 is looming, and formal negotiations are growing to deafening levels, reaching for the sought-after big finish. But some states are content to wait on the official talks. A Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty, in large part led by Pacific Island countries, is gaining momentum on the sidelines. Nauru and Samoa are the … Read more
Advertisement For decades, small island developing states have struggled to achieve some form of global climate justice. Of the $100 billion in climate finance pledged to developing economies in 2019, small island developing states had access to only $1.5 billion. The Loss and Damage Fund established at COP27 in 2022 is an important step in … Read more
Oceania | Diplomacy Fiji announced a reconsideration of its 2022 security agreement with China just before signing a new defense agreement with New Zealand. It was subtle but clear signal to Beijing. Advertisement Last week Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka signaled that his government is reconsidering a police cooperation agreement with China, with an eye to terminating … Read more