Climate Change Archives

A traditional drua, built by Semiti Paki and moored off Korova in Fiji.

Fijians Have a Message for Their Prime Minister: ‘Clean Up Your Backyard First’

Fiji's prime minister has been a champion of Pacific climate causes during his presidency of COP23 in Germany, but Fijians back home feel that their concerns are being overlooked.

Kate Wheeling

Combining Tradition and Modern Science to Survive Climate Change in the Pacific Islands

A network of protected and locally managed marine areas that began as a tool to ensure food security could also increase Fiji's resilience in the face of climate change.

Kate Wheeling

The entrance to Kuala Lumpur's smart tunnel.

Combating Fraud in Climate Finance

How the U.N. can make sure climate money goes where it will do the most good.

Bob Berwyn

Salaheddine Mezouar (right), Moroccan foreign minister and president of COP22, hands over a symbolic hammer to Frank Bainimarama (left), prime minister of Fiji and president of COP23, during the opening session of the COP23 United Nations Climate Change Conference on November 6th, 2017, in Bonn, Germany.

Why It’s Vital for the U.N. to Agree on a Plan for Loss and Damage

Advocates say an agreement on Loss and Damage is crucial for less-wealthy countries. But where's the cash?

Eric J. Lyman

In the village of Nacamaki remains of old houses in the low-lying coastal village sit near new houses on the hills above.

What You Leave Behind When You Relocate After Climate Change

In the wake of Cyclone Winston, nearly every village on Koro Island is relocating further inland.

Kate Wheeling

Environment

Nineteen Nations Vow to Phase Out Coal at U.N. Climate Conference

Officials from the alliance hope to more than double their number by next year's meeting.

Emily Moon

The damaged buildings of Queen Victoria School in Tailevu, Fiji, after Cyclone Winston swept through the area, pictured here on February 24th, 2016.

Chatting With Fijians About Climate Change: ‘Sixty Years, and This Will Be All Under Water’

The rainy season seems to have arrived early in Western Fiji, but not every farmer is relieved.

Kate Wheeling

Searching for Potable Water in the ‘Salad Bowl’ of Fiji

Fiji's Sigatoka River valley has been spared from the drought besetting Western Fiji, but the farmers still lack consistent access to potable water.

Kate Wheeling

Climate change activists, including one dressed as U.S. President Donald Trump, march to demonstrate against coal energy on November 4th, 2017, in Bonn, Germany.

America’s Mortifying Performance at the Bonn Climate Talks

The U.S. delegation pushed nuclear and coal. The rest of the world rolled its eyes.

Bob Berwyn

A young man repairs the roof of his house in Tailevu after Cyclone Winston swept through Fiji in 2016.

Chatting With Fijians About Climate: A Village of ‘Leftovers’

On Fiji's Koro Island, locals talk about how climate change and stronger cyclones are re-shaping their villages.

Kate Wheeling