Pacific

A new study has found women to be those most affected by climate change worldwide

In the latest trade talks between the nations, a greener future for the Asian country was at the forefront of the conversation

The post-pandemic recovery is expected to provide significant opportunities for green and sustainability-related projects, including renewable energy, green urban infrastructure and climate-smart agriculture

The $15m project will help reduce Fiji’s dependence on imported fossil fuels and cut emissions, whilst supporting as many as 14,000 households to transition to solar energy

The organisations intend to scale up efforts to advance progress on sustainability in Asia and the Pacific

A new REN21 report suggests the deployment of renewables in the area continues to lag behind that of traditional energy sources

It is backing renewable energy and sustainable waste management projects

It aims to reduce the waste produced by its diplomatic missions in Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu

Countries in the regions are said to be at the highest risk of plummeting into deeper poverty and disaster

The funding will help countries prepare for natural disasters and lower greenhouse gas emissions