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The Latest Breaking News from Vanuatu

Tiny island nation to take climate change to world's highest court

The case could establish countries' legal responsibilities to protect the climate.

Axios

As Pacific islanders, we bear the brunt of the climate crisis. The time to end fossil fuel dependence is now

Today’s IPCC report has given a ‘final warning’ to avert global catastrophe. We call on all world leaders to urgently transition to renewables, write politicians Ralph Regenvanu and Seve Paeniu

The Guardian - UK

Pacific nations push for global backing of fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty

Signatory countries urge world leaders to phase out coal, oil and gas production in line with goal of limiting global heating to 1.5C

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Remittances are more than 20pc of Vanuatu's GDP, but fees to send money home from Australia are high

Pacific Australian Labour Mobility scheme worker John Firiam says sending remittances to his wife and five-year-old daughter in Vanuatu is more important than ever after the recent twin cyclones.

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'Sizeable and very capable' ADF crew arrives in Vanuatu after twin cyclone disaster

A large contingent of ADF troops has begun a humanitarian mission in Vanuatu in the wake of last week's twin cyclone disaster, while the nation's seasonal workers in Australia are raising money for affected families.

ABC News

Australia sending rapid response team, HMAS Canberra to assist clean-up after 'evil twin' cyclones smash Vanuatu

Australia is sending RAAF planes, HMAS Canberra and 600 personnel to help Vanuatu's population rebuild after "evil twin" cyclone event.

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HMAS Canberra deployed to Vanuatu in aftermath of cyclones

The federal government has deployed HMAS Canberra to Vanuatu to provide support to the country following Tropical Cyclones Judy and Kevin.

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HMAS Canberra deployed to Vanuatu in wake of cyclones

HMAS Canberra has been deployed to Vanuatu to offer support after two tropical cyclones hammered the country in recent days.

AAP

Hundreds left homeless amid the wreckage of cyclone-ravaged Vanuatu

Australian emergency workers are heading to Vanuatu as the country battles through its second destructive cyclone in just days.

The New Daily

Assistance on the way as Vanuatu reels from cyclones

Charities estimate tens of thousands of people have been impacted by two cyclones that hit Vanuatu this week, as Australia sends assistance.

AAP

State of emergency declared as two cyclones hit Vanuatu in 24 hrs

Hundreds of thousands of people are estimated to be affected after two Category 4 cyclones hit Vanuatu in 24 hours.

Al Jazeera

Tropical Cyclone Kevin brings destructive winds and heavy rain to Vanuatu's capital Port Vila

Vanuatu's capital is hit by a second major tropical cyclone in as many days, after twin earthquakes also struck parts of the country.

ABC News

Australia leaps to assist Vanuatu after second cyclone in less than a week

Category four Cyclone Kevin brings gale-force winds and torrential rain to Vanuatu, battling its second major cyclone in less than a week.

The New Daily

Vanuatu braces for second major cyclone in two days, as northern province hit by earthquake

Vanuatu's capital is bracing for its second major cyclone in two days, after part of the country was hit with a magnitude-6.5 earthquake on Friday morning.

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Australia joins Vanuatu's campaign to push for consequences for climate-harming countries through the ICJ

Neither of the world's two largest emitters, China and the United States, have signed on as co-sponsors for the motion, which could be up for a vote at the United Nations later this year.

Al Jazeera

Tropical Cyclone Judy hits Vanuatu, with another on its way

Storm uproots trees and forces evacuations with power cuts reported in the Pacific island nation’s capital.

The Guardian - AU

Australia joins Vanuatu bid for international court to rule on obligation to prevent climate harm

Pacific island country will put resolution to UN general assembly seeking opinion on international legal obligations that countries have to act on the crisis

The Independent UK

Cyclone lashes Pacific's Vanuatu as residents hunker down

Residents of Vanuatu are hunkering down as a cyclone barrels through the Pacific island nation

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Vanuatu's Port Vila hit by strong winds and heavy rain from Cyclone Judy

Evacuations are underway in some areas of Vanuatu as Cyclone Judy crosses the country, bringing heavy rain and gale-force winds.

AAP

Mariners' 'Brick Wall' building strong ALM foundations

Central Coast's Vanuatu international Brian Kaltak says the A-League has a responsibility to help nurture football in the Pacific.

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Vanuatu set to enter global cannabis market after passing cultivation, export laws – but some remain sceptical

Vanuatu businesses can now apply for licenses to grow and sell medical cannabis and hemp, but there is concern the plan could lead to social instability.

AAP

Vanuatu leader holds Canberra talks on trade, security

Anthony Albanese and Vanuatu's Prime Minister Alatoi Ishmael Kalsakau are meeting to discuss trade ties, tackling climate change and regional security.

The Guardian - AU

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Climate action and trade priorities in Vanuatu meeting

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will welcome his Vanuatuan counterpart Alatoi Ishmael Kalsakau to discuss trade ties and advancing a peaceful Pacific.

The Guardian - AU

Australia and New Zealand best placed to survive nuclear apocalypse, study finds

Researchers say food and energy security boosts prospects for civilisation to continue, along with Vanuatu, Iceland and Solomon Islands

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