Climates is launching a Micro-Grants programme! 2021 is shaping up to be a big year for Climates! One project we’re excited to announce is the launch of Climates’ Micro-Grants programme. The purpose of our Micro-Grants is to provide funding to community groups in the Pacific to combat the effects of climate change. Part of ourContinue reading “We’re fundraising!”
Category Archives: recent initiatives
Climates and 350 Pacific sign MOU
On August 21st Climates and 350 Pacific formalised our working relationship (‘Climateship’) by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Our organisations have been mates for many years, collaborating on a range of projects, work and action on the climate crisis across Oceania. This partnership has been in the making since 2016 and was enabled byContinue reading “Climates and 350 Pacific sign MOU”
Cyclone Harold Relief Appeal
In June 2020 Climates raised over $3,000 to help rebuild a Women’s Centre on Pentecost Island, Vanuatu, that was flattened by Tropical Cyclone Harold in April 2020. We partnered up with the Vanuatu Climate Action Network (VCAN) and environmental services organisation Green Wave Vanuatu to help raise money to support this affected community. By helpingContinue reading “Cyclone Harold Relief Appeal”
350 Pacific Pawa Up Grant
In June 2020, Climates provided funding to 350 Pacific to support participants of their climate leadership fellowship Pacific Pawa Up 2020. The funding will provide fellows with a stipend for food and internet while they undertake the 3 month long virtual training program.
Breaking News Updates
Climates provides a feed of the latest news on climate change issues across Oceania. From breaking news, to unmissable events, the latest reports, engaging interviews, inspiring videos and practical tips, climates Facebook is an invaluable source. Updated daily, this page is followed by more than 94,000 people. Like and follow Climates’ Facebook page here.
Fresh Perspectives Panels
A series of five panel discussions organised by Climates to bring fresh perspectives to the climate discussion, from reshaping the private sector to women leading change, and intergenerational equity, climate justice and faith, spirituality and values.
Anote Tong Speaking Tour
In 2018, the former President of Kiribati visited Sydney and Melbourne for a series of inspiring live interviews and keynote addresses, supported by climates. “For us climate change is not an event in the future. It’s an event that we’re dealing with now…our entire survival is at stake”– Anote Tong Throughout October climates provided researchContinue reading “Anote Tong Speaking Tour”
Rise For Pacific Pawa Talanoa
In September 2018, The Pacific Climate Warriors, a branch of 350.org Pacific, hosted a panel in Melbourne. The sessions invited young Pacific people to explore and discuss cultural identity, connection to land, and community engagement from a diaspora perspective. The day was highlighted by two main panels, both of which were recorded and broadcast byContinue reading “Rise For Pacific Pawa Talanoa”