The UN climate change summit in Dubai has opened with a deal to hand out money to countries hit by disasters linked to global-warming; Palau's president is already garnering support from Pacific leaders to commit to sustainable ocean management; The Papua New Guinea Minister of Bougainville Affairs stressed in a parliamentary statement that the Bougainville referendum results are non-binding, and it's for national parliament to determine the region's future political status; The Pacific Games in Solomon Islands has now been officially announced as the largest ever in the history of the regional tournament.

Today on Pacific Waves

The UN climate change summit opens with a deal to hand out money to countries hit by natural disasters

Palau's president gains support from Pacific leaders

PNG Minister of Bougainville Affairs stresses that the Bougainville referendum results are non-binding

The Pacific Games in Solomon Islands announced as the largest ever in the history of the tournament.

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