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Across Micronesia and the wider Pacific, culture is not separate from the environment. Land, ocean, weather and people are deeply interconnected, shaping identity, livelihoods and ways of knowing.

Amid global tensions and shifting national priorities, multilateralism is undoubtedly facing challenges. Even so, 2025 was a year in which nations showed that environmental multilateralism is the beacon that rises high above the fog of geopolitical difference to rally the world in united action.

This year is shaping up to be a big one for the region and we continue to strengthen our collaboration with our partners to support our Members. With 2025 recorded as one of the warmest years on record, the need for enhanced climate science services and environmental resilience has never been more urgent.

Federated States of Micronesia's (FSM) nationally determined contributions (NDCs) 3.0 reflects its longstanding record of climate leadership. FMS's NDC 3.0 demonstrates both urgency and ambition. While the country's emissions are negligible on a global scale, it is taking bold actions to transform its energy systems, safeguard its people and ecosystems, and a chart a resilient, sustainable future.

The Atoll Climate-Resilient Home Gardening Guide has been developed to complement face-to-face training on the use of climate resilient home gardening technologies. The climate-resilient agriculture principles outlined in this guide are developed for atoll environments by strengthening soil health and water conservation practices.

A global effort is needed to implement ambitious climate action in view of accelerating climate impacts. Action on adaptation is still inadequate. Although there is clear evidence of accelerating climate impacts, changing geopolitical priorities and increasing fiscal constraints are making it more challenging to mobilize the resource needed for climate mitigation, adaptation and loss and damage.

A monthly e-bulletin of activities and assistance from the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme to its member countries.

On the 4th of November 2025, we celebrated the 5th year anniversary of the Pacific Climate Change Centre. This milestone is not just a marker of time but a testament to the vision of the PCCC “Catalyzing Climate Action and Investment in the Pacific”, dedication, and partnership that have brought us this far. Together, we have built a hub where ideas flourish, challenges are embraced, and solutions are crafted for building resilience of our Pacific community.

1979 "World Climate Conference"organised by WMO expressed concern that continued expansion of man's activities on earth may cause significant extended regional and even global changes of climate.

The South-West Pacific region encompasses the Australian and South Pacific tropical cyclone areas (covering the southern hemisphere from 90°E eastward to 120°W, up to the equator) as well as part of the western and central North Pacific areas. The tropical cyclone season in the southern hemisphere basins typically runs from November to April, while in the western North Pacific tropical cyclone activity peaks between June and November, although cyclones can occur at any time of year.