My biggest flex: achieving my law degree as a Mother of three for 3 years and a new born in my final semester while my partner was locked down overseas. I can honestly say my baby, now 5 months, is the best thing to come out of my studies!
“The funding, the attitude of the rest of the world to our plight is now elevated, in fact, to the highest level, at the International Court of Justice.”
Fiji Prime Minister @slrabuka welcomes the ICJ’s climate ruling, calling it a recognition of obligation of carbon-emitting countries “to look after those without power, like us.”
“It’s not really a judgment people must obey, but it is an indication that the world is listening.”
#Fiji #ICJ #ClimateJustice #PacificVoices #ClimateCrisis #PMRabuka
A Big Day for #ClimateJustice!
#ICJAO confirms achieving the 1.5°C is not just our moral duty, but a binding obligation of all countries under the Paris Agreement.
States are must ensure highest ambition in Nationally Determined Contributions to hold the 1.5°C limit.
#SIDSLead
The climate crisis is a child rights crisis.
Today’s ICJ ruling affirms states’ duties on climate action.
Congrats 👏to the Govt of Vanuatu 🇻🇺and all young climate activists in the Pacific who made this possible.
UNICEF stands with all children advocating for climate justice.
We welcome the landmark ruling on the #ICJAO on climate change! @DGMSG_Sec@IlanKiloe speaking to world media right after the delivery, says while it has been a long and tardious journey, it marked the start of a new chapter to continue the fight for our...1/2
Truly humbled by the overwhelming support of the Commonwealth Heads of Government in selecting me as the incoming Secretary-General of the Commonwealth. The work indeed lies ahead!
The ISA's new head, Brazil's Leticia Carvalho promises a return to "transparency, accountability"
Pelenatita Petelo Kara, a Tongan activist against deep-sea mining, is hopeful new leadership will mean "more time for science to confirm new developments" https://t.co/K7RyuwcNzw
So awesome to see two Pacific Islanders on ABC TV within an hour of each other this morning!
We had the ABC’s Samoa reporter Adel Fruean from Tiavea village. And 45 minutes later Solomon Islands reporter @_Chrisnrita_ live from Honiara.
Stories for the region, from the region.
🌀⛈️ Disasters due to the #climatecrisis are forcing frontline communities especially in the Pacific to rely on food aid. However this aid is often rich in unhealthy salts, sugars, and fats.
Read more about it here https://t.co/iEsLPsL7Wj
Former TTI student Sahar Taukiuvea recently participated in China’s TV program, singing a Chinese pop song with some of it in Tongan. Well done Sahar 👏 🇨🇳🇹🇴
We are invited during #Lent to stop for a moment. We should pause in prayer, in order to welcome the Word of God, and to pause like the Good Samaritan in the presence of a wounded brother or sister. Love of God and love of neighbour are a single love.
#Polynesia | SPC is pleased to announce that @ElsieFukofuka has been appointed as the Regional Director, Polynesia at the Pacific Community. She is stationed at SPC’s Regional Office in Nuku’alofa.
Find out more about her here: https://t.co/scq5KXwXMV
🇻🇺Vanuatu leads the charge for #ClimateJustice at #ICJ! 📢 The deadline extended to March 22, 2024— means more states joining to strengthen submissions!
Pacific Island States unite! Amplify Pacific voices globally for accountability, action, and #ClimateJusticeAtTheICJ! 🌟
Jesus reveals to us that God is not a detached master who speaks to us from on high. He is a loving Father who draws near to us, comes into our homes, wants to save and liberate us, and heals us from every ill of body and spirit. #GospelOfTheDay