Australia’s Assistant Minister for Pacific Island Affairs says China missile test was ‘destabilising’ as...
Australia says China's recent ballistic missile test over the Pacific was “destabilising”, citing strong condemnation from Pacific leaders alongside Australia's response.
Speaking in an interview...
Ocean of Peace Institute to be established in Suva
The Fiji Government will establish the Ocean of Peace Institute in Suva as part of efforts to strengthen the country's international leadership, with an...
Pacific questions U.S commitment as tuna treaty pressure grows
Pacific leaders are raising fresh concerns about whether the United States will stay fully committed to the region’s key tuna agreement, as pressure builds...
Pacific islands weigh climate reporting demands as new UN transparency cycle begins
Pacific Island countries are entering a new phase of international climate reporting that regional officials say could help governments secure support for adaptation efforts,...
UN members prepare for pivotal vote on landmark ICJ climate justice ruling
The UN’s willingness to tackle the climate crisis in a fair and legal way will be tested next week during a critical vote of...
Oil on the ocean: Ecological disaster looms in Samoa
Oil can be seen floating on top of the sea where the ill-fated HMNZS Manawanui sank on Sunday morning.
An environmental disaster looms that could...
Pacific Leaders and Japan reach consensus on controversial Nuclear Wastewater discharge
In a significant meeting convened to address the controversial issue of Japan’s treated nuclear wastewater discharge into the Pacific Ocean, a consensus was reached...
World Ocean Day Message Pacific Ocean Commissioner, Dr Filimon Manoni- 08 June 2024
Today, we join the rest of our Blue Planet in celebrating the vitality of our ocean on World Ocean Day. Since its inception in...
Leadership by Small Islands Developing States magnified by the Cook Islands at SIDS4
Taking the floor, Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown shone the spotlight on Pacific Island led solutions for climate change challenges faced by SIDS,...
UNESCO opens Ocean Decade Conference in Barcelona, calling on sea protection
The UNESCO general director, Audrey Azoulay, opened the Ocean Decade Conference in Barcelona, urging societies to include sea protection classes in the world's education...
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UNICEF Pacific Ambassador calls for action against deep-sea mining
Former Miss Samoa, Miss Pacific Islands and UNICEF Pacific Ambassador Moemoana Schwenke has called on Pacific Islanders to oppose deep-sea mining, warning that it...
‘Sign up to NZ’: Winston Peters defends citizens-only voting proposal amid Pacific concerns
Who should have the right to vote in New Zealand is shaping up as a key election issue.
New Zealand First (NZ First) is defending...
Pacific Islanders seek participation in precision medicine studies
Indigenous health experts in the Pacific Island region are seeking active participation in medical research, particularly in the field of precision medicine, an emerging...