Fiji’s coral reefs show remarkable recovery after Category 5 cyclone
A new study led by Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), University of the South Pacific, and partners has found that coral reefs in Fiji showed...
President Toroama announces new Bougainville Executive Council
President Ishmael Toroama has officially announced the appointment of a new 14-member Bougainville Executive Council, marking what he described as the beginning of a...
Cook Islands urges equity as IMO delays net-zero shipping framework
The Cook Islands says the delay in adopting the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Net-Zero Framework could provide valuable time for further discussion and improvements...
Fiji PM Rabuka accepts deputy PM Kamikamica’s resignation amid FICAC charges
Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has confirmed that deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Co-operatives, Small and Medium Enterprises, and Communications, Manoa Kamikamica,...
Eyes on Pacific as new Australian spy alliance floated
Australia is being urged to establish a regional intelligence sharing alliance with New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Fiji to counter mounting threats in...
With Asia and the Pacific on the front lines of the climate crisis, WHO...
The World Health Organisation (WHO) today launched its first-ever regional strategy for climate and health action, alongside health ministers and health partners from 38...
Tuvalu Minister delivers strong message on relocation: ‘We will not leave Our Island’
Tuvalu’s Minister of Home Affairs, Climate Change and Environment delivered a powerful message during a guest lecture hosted by the Macmillan Brown Centre for...
Pacific officials criticise New Zealand’s weaker methane targets
Pacific climate leaders have expressed disappointed over New Zealand's decision to slash its methane reduction targets by nearly half.
Tuvalu's Climate Minister Maina Talia said...
Shipping emissions levy shelved as countries bow to U.S pressure
Under intense pressure from Donald Trump’s government, countries have postponed plans to force shipowners to start paying for the damage they do to the...
Talks on net zero shipping framework shelved as nations fail to reach consensus
Talks at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) on adopting new global rules to cut greenhouse gas emissions from ships ended Friday without agreement, as...
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Free trade agreements with Pacific island nations proposed to protect regional posture
U.S Rep Ed Case has proposed a presidential initiative to negotiate free trade agreements with Pacific Island countries and extend duty-free treatment to certain...
Taiwan boosts support as Palau prepares to host Pacific Islands Forum
Taiwan is helping Palau prepare to host next year's Pacific Islands Forum, Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said on Saturday.
Lin, who was on a trip...
When the room says No but the Ocean says Now why Vanuatu chose a...
Op Ed by Lagi Toribau, Technical Advisor & Lead Negotiator for Vanuatu on Deep-Sea Ecosystems
When I arrived in Nairobi for UNEA-7, I carried with...