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"A collection of vulnerable states—from Fiji to the Marshall Islands, the Maldives to the Bahamas—has launched an international campaign. It has been, against all odds, a remarkable success." Through @HACoalition and others, the fight continues in 2019! time.com/longform/sinki…

OPINION: Young people's activism in response to the climate emergency has inspired many of us. But we can’t put the fate of the world on their shoulders just yet. Today’s leaders need to pull their weight first. — Fiji PM Frank Bainimarama @FijiPM politi.co/2t3cRd3

In today's POLITICO Pro Morning Energy and Climate, we talk about COP25 in Madrid, the danger of a failure of the Paris Agreement, and Fiji Prime Minister's warning politi.co/346v1Y3

Fantastic opportunity for young Fijians and Pacific Islanders at the UN @Fiji_MOFA @PSIDSnyc

The Road to #ExtinctionRebellion Watch youtu.be/xjzSm7hJYyg Grief is important. Our movement encourages people to feel it - the 1st thing we say is get with other people & feel what this feels like @gailbradbrook #ExtinctionRebelion #Springrebellion #ClimateEmergency

Young Timoci Naulusala is a voice for young people on the frontlines of #climatechange His village was ripped to pieces in #CycloneWinston. Now, he's demanding the world act to spare other youth the same suffering he endured. We can secure his future. But only if we act now!

Vanuatu aims to source 100% of its electricity from renewable energy #By2030. See how this #Pacific Island nation is using tech to raise its #ParisAgreement ambition. #ClimateAction

"For the world’s small-island states, #climatechange is literally an existential concern. So they’ve banded together to become a potent negotiating force." Listen to @TheEconomist Intelligence podcast on @AOSISChair [start at 10.33] podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…

Melting glaciers, rising seas… The latest #IPCC report shows the impact of #climatechange on our oceans and frozen places is huge. The time to act is NOW. #ClimateCrisis #SROCC

Special Envoy for the Ocean @ThomsonFiji is at #UNGA to support the #GlobalGoals and #ClimateAction, and call for greater efforts to protect the ocean. un.org/en/summits2019/

What if the house you grew up in disappeared because of the #ClimateCrisis? A new report from #IPCC ️shows that this is the reality for millions of people living in our coastal and low-lying areas. The time is now to fight the climate crisis: fal.cn/348RU

The world must unite to confront the #ClimateCrisis to protect the culture and traditions of climate-vulnerable people everywhere. #ClimateAction #SIDS

A new report shows just how severe the #climate threat to sea life is shaping up to be. This is a climate emergency. nyti.ms/2mKPS36

UNSG @antonioguterres I know you share our disappointment many countries left your call for greater ambition unanswered. But I remain grateful for your personal commitment to address the #ClimateCrisis We’re never out of the fight. We can —we must — rally the world to action.

Talk is cheap and action is priceless, especially for small islands at the forefront of #climatechange. Genevieve Jiva comes from such an island and was at the @UN #ClimateActionSummit. She encourages everyone to raise their voice for #ClimateAction📣

For #SIDS, our #SDGs progress will mean nothing if the world does not come together to address the #ClimateCrisis. Fijian Prime Minister @FijiPM addressing the priorities of Small Island Developing States at #UNGA. #SamoaPathway

Jason Momoa is putting his passion for the Pacific and his tremendous platform to use to fight for the interests of all island people. To that I say: Vinaka. I can’t think of a better ally than aquaman 🔱 to secure a sustainable future for small states! #UNGA #SIDS #TeamFiji

This week’s IPCC report makes it clear: Pollution, ocean acidification, loss of coral are threatening the ocean more and more. This hurts small islands the most. - @antonioguterres #SamoaPathway #UNGA

Our sustainable development progress will mean nothing if we don’t address the climate challenge. To do that, we need to work on building resilience and debt sustainability, says @FijiPM Bainimarama. #SamoaPathway #UNGA

What you need to know about the #SamoaPathway 👩🏿‍🏫: 🏝️ It's a 10-year development plan for small island countries. 🤝 Building climate resiliency & improving economic opportunities are key. 📕 It'll be reviewed Friday at its 5-year midpoint! #UNGA

"If unchecked, climate change & environmental degradation have the potential to exacerbate global displacement beyond anything humanity has ever experienced, with low-income countries & fragile states set to bear the brunt of the impact. -Angelina Jolie time.com/5669024/angeli…