Forum Leaders Declaration on Preservation of Maritime Zones launched
By Pita Ligaiula in Glasgow
Fijian Prime Minister and Forum Chair Voreqe Bainimarama says the ocean is central to the people of the Pacific and...
Pacific calls for ocean to be included in UNFCCC
By Pita Ligaiula in Glasgow
Pacific Ocean Commissioner Henry Puna has called on leaders of the Pacific to never give up in global leadership in...
Call to defend our oceans at COP26, traditional knowledge important
By Pita Ligaiula in Glasgow
The link between the ocean and climate is vital for survival of this Blue Planet, says Pacific Ocean Commissioner...
AUKUS undermines Australia’s “Pacific family”
by Greg Fry
When he announced the new AUKUS security partnership, Prime Minister Morrison claimed that it will “enhance our contribution to our...
COP26: Tuvalu PM raises concerns on sea level rise affecting the island nation
By Pita Ligaiula in Glasgow
Tuvalu Prime Minister Kausea Natano says his people are living with the reality of climate change every day.
“Right now,...
Our global canoe is sinking, Pacific Forum chair tells world leaders
By Pita Ligaiula in Glasgow
“To all leaders here; the message of the Pacific is simple: Our canoe is sinking. “Pick up your buckets and...
Keeping the 1.5 degrees’ goal alive: World Leaders Summit at COP26
By Pita Ligaiula in Glasgow
The two days World Leaders’ Summit on Climate change opened Monday with UN Secretary General António Guterres calling for...
Tonga’s main island going into lockdown
The Tongan Government has announced that the main island Tongatapu will go into lockdown from midnight after the discovery of the first case of...
“World must act now to keep 1.5 degrees alive” says Forum SG
By Pita Ligaiula in Glasgow
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Henry Puna says the world must act now to keep 1.5degrees alive”.
Speaking to PACNEWS in...
Pacific region scale back attendance at COP26 due to COVID-19 pandemic
By Pita Ligaiula in Glasgow
Pacific nations are on the frontlines of climate change because of rising sea levels risk having the smallest voice at...
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