Pacific Ministers call for fossil fuel free Pacific
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Port Vila
An ambitious and historical call to action for a fossil fuel free Pacific was endorsed Friday in...
Pacific Islands Forum supports Port Vila call for a Fossil Fuel Free Pacific
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Port Vila
The fight for a fossil fuel free Pacific will not be without its detractors and opposition –...
Fiji nationals working to achieve the Transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy
Fiji's Assistant Minister in the office of the Prime Minister Sakiusa Tubuna last week contributed to discussions at the 2nd Pacific Ministerial Dialogue on...
UN Humanitarian Fund approves US$1.7m to support Vanuatu’s cyclone recovery
The UN’s Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) has approved US$1.7 million funding for recovery efforts in Vanuatu following twin Category-4 cyclones Judy and Kevin...
Pacific nations explore opportunities to push for fossil fuel phase out in Vanuatu’s ICJ...
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Port Vila
A yes vote at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) later this month to Vanuatu’s request for...
More Pacific countries likely to join the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Port Vila
More Pacific countries are expected to join the global campaign to phase out the production and stockpiling...
Fiji Government supportive of an energy transition: Minister Tubuna
Fiji's Coalition Government is supportive of an energy transition, particularly reducing the dependence on fossil fuels and increasing renewable energy usage, including commitments to...
Fiji – Australia build a new chapter in Vuvale partnership
Fiji's Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Sitiveni Rabuka and his Australian counterpart, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, have reaffirmed their commitment to building...
Fiji backs AUKUS as Canberra soothes regional tensions
One of the Pacific’s key leaders has told Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese he supports the AUKUS agreement during a whistle-stop meeting on Wednesday...
Fijian Drua stun Crusaders in historic upset 25-24
Fijian Drua recorded the biggest win of their two seasons in Super Rugby Pacific on Saturday with a stunning 25-24 upset of the reigning...
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NZ Middle East evacuation flights will also assist stranded Pacific Island nationals
Foreign Minister Winston Peters says New Zealand’s plans to evacuate citizens from the Middle East will also extend to Pacific Island nationals stranded by...
Relocation must be Decolonised
The Pacific region faces urgent climate threats requiring coordinated, culturally grounded solutions.
And the identity of Pacific communities is threatened by severe climate impacts, including...
Rights protection central to climate strategy
Human rights are firmly embedded in the Climate Mobility framework, reflecting Pacific values and international standards with ongoing community consultations.
Heike Alefsen, representative from the...