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The ‘Green Pacific’ Offers a Pathway to a Brighter Future

14-Nov-2018

It is a fact that Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs) contribute a minuscule amount to the global emissions of harmful Greenhouse Gases that cause climate change. On the other hand, every year, PICTs import for one billion US in fossil fuels for transport and energy. Imagine the symbolic and practical potential for Pacific nations if they could only spend that amount in clean green energy instead!

Thanks to visionary leadership across Pacific nations, that potential is getting closer than ever to becoming a reality.

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PCRREEE Supports the Private Sector through the Establishment of National Industry Associations

02-Nov-2018
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American Samoa Closer to Renewable Energy Target

24-Oct-2018

The American Samoa Power Authority is close to getting started on a new photovoltaic project on Tutuila which will produce 20 megawatts of electricity.

Also in the works is a 35 megawatt wind turbine project at Aasu.

The Authority’s chief operations officer, Lavatai Reno Vivao, said even though their leader, Utu Abe Malae has dies, they are making every effort to continue the projects.

 

More of this story can be found here.

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Kiribati and Tonga Secured GCF Funding via ADB

23-Oct-2018

MANILA, PHILIPPINES 22 October 2018 — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has secured $108 million in funding from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) for its climate change projects, shoring up efforts to increase its climate financing for the Asia and Pacific region.

The new funding—comprising $71 million in grants and $37 million in concessional loans—was approved during the 21st meeting of the GCF board on 17-20 October in Manama, Bahrain, and will provide cofinancing support to three ADB-financed projects in Kiribati, Pakistan, and Tonga.

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Kiribati Greenpreneurs Week Promotes Development of Local Green Businesses

18-Oct-2018

South Tarawa, Oct 10 – Experienced local business owners and people interested in starting businesses took part in Kiribati Greenpreneurs Week – an event aimed at cultivating development of local businesses and supporting them in addressing environmental or social issues as a core part of their business model. The week consisted of two separate one-and-a-half workshops and was jointly organized by the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and the Pacific Community’s Pacific Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (SPC PCREEE).

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