Pacific Islands Forum: Australia under pressure to rein in fossil fuel subsidies
Australia is facing fresh pressure to rein in fossil fuel subsidies, with new figures showing just a fraction of that spending could fully fund the shift to clean energy in 8 Pacific island countries. The climate crisis is one of the biggest issues on the agenda at the Pacific Islands Forum’s top political gathering, with Vanuatu demanding “radical” action to end the world’s fossil fuel addiction.
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Dominica creates world’s first marine protected area for sperm whales
Dominica is creating the world’s first marine protected area for one of Earth’s largest animals: the endangered sperm whale. Nearly 300 sq miles (800 sq km) of royal blue waters on the western side of the island nation that serve as key nursing and feeding grounds will be designated as a reserve, the government announced.
Excerpt from theguardian.com
In this article, written by Vincent Diringer, our PR and Editorial Lead, midst fact-checking and introducing the work Island Innovation has been doing to lift island nations to their well-deserved podium, Vincent explores how islands have been mastering their climate action approaches over the years, even if the (economic) odds are not in their favour.
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