Nauru orders officials to strictly follow One-China Policy
The Government of Nauru has directed all government officials and state-owned enterprises to strictly observe the One-China Principle in all official communications, engagements and...
UN Adopts landmark Climate resolution backing ICJ opinion led by Vanuatu
The United Nations General Assembly Wednesday adopted by overwhelming support a landmark resolution welcoming the Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice (ICJ)...
Pacific Climate campaign wins global backing at UN
Global civil society groups and Pacific climate advocates have welcomed a landmark United Nations General Assembly resolution reinforcing that climate action is a legal...
CROP Taskforce established on Middle East crisis as Pacific faces energy threat
Pacific Islands Forum senior officials have begun work on a regional response mechanism to address the growing energy crisis linked to instability in the...
UN General Assembly backs historic World Court climate crisis ruling
A landmark General Assembly resolution adopted on Wednesday is “a powerful affirmation” of international law, climate justice and science, according to UN chief António...
Australia, New Zealand, Colombia launch drug task force for Pacific
Australia, New Zealand and Colombia have launched a joint task force aimed at stopping illicit drug shipments before they reach Pacific shores, as police...
Tuvalu calls for joint action against transnational crime
Tuvalu Prime Feleti Penitala Teo has urged stronger regional cooperation to confront transnational crime across the Pacific, telling leaders in Fiji that no single...
Niue names Cabinet after tight election, maintains gender balanced government
Niue has confirmed a new four-member Cabinet following its recent general election as the country’s post-election political landscape begins to take shape.
Tuesday's announcement follows...
WHO Pacific chief pushes global action on oral health crisis
World Health Organisation (WHO) Western Pacific regional director Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala has called for stronger global investment and political commitment to tackle oral...
WHO regional director Dr Piukala launches Climate and Health push ahead of COP31
World Health Organisation Western Pacific regional director Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala says the health impacts of the climate crisis are now a central issue...
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Countries urged to ‘go further, faster’ and deliver on climate commitments
The United Nations climate chief called on Monday for countries to step up action to implement existing commitments, warning that fossil fuel dependency is...
Pacific nations strengthen climate response as tuna stocks shift beyond their waters
Pacific Island countries are strengthening efforts to respond to the growing impacts of climate change on tuna stocks, economies and livelihoods, with projections of...
Time to decide on Bougainville, Debate on 2019 referendum result to start
Bougainville Affairs Minister Manasseh Makiba is expected to table a draft sessional order on the ratification of the 2019 referendum results when Papua New...