Paris climate deal could go up in smoke without action: Guterres
Unless wealthy nations commit to tackling emissions now, the world is on a “catastrophic pathway” to 2.7-degrees of heating by the end of the...
Climate change ruthlessly pervasive: PM Fiame Mata’afa
The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the adverse impacts of climate change, Prime Minister, Fiame Naomi Mata'afa has told an international conference.
The Prime Minister had...
President Whipps calls for urgent action from global community to address climate change
Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr has called for urgent action from international governments and leaders to address climate mitigation and adaptation as small nations...
Australian nuclear-powered submarine deal raises concerns in the region, strikes at heart of Pacific...
Nuclear activists have hit out at Australia's decision to acquire nuclear-powered submarines in partnership with the United States and United Kingdom.
It's Australia's most significant...
‘Tipping point’ for climate action: Time’s running out to avoid catastrophic heating
The temporary reduction in carbon emissions caused by global COVID-19 lockdowns did not slow the relentless advance of climate change.
Greenhouse gas concentrations are at...
Pacific Forum Members hold third briefing with Japan regarding Fukushima treated nuclear wastewater
Pacific nations continue to raise questions and concerns in closed briefing sessions around plans by Japan to discharge over a million tonnes of treated...
New ideas, new resources: ADB’s blue bond a big step toward healthy oceans
The Asia and Pacific region is home to three-quarters of global coral reefs and more than half of all mangrove areas.
The region’s aquaculture production...
Forum SG Henry Puna statement to third Japan-PIF briefing on Fukushima wastewater
Warm Pacific greetings from Suva. I am pleased to welcome you all to this third briefing session with Japan in relation to the ALPS...
COP26: Poorest countries fear not reaching UK for climate summit
The world's poorest countries say they are worried about getting to the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow in November.
Twenty are on the UK's Covid...
Commonwealth to champion climate-vulnerable small states at COP26
The Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland called for urgent action to ensure improved climate resilience of small states and promised to amplify the concerns of...
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Australia unveils $190 million security deal for Solomon Islands
Australia has struck a new security agreement with Solomon Islands to bolster the size of the Pacific island nation's police force.
The ABC has been...
Proposed Solomon Islands constitutional amendment defeated, 14 MPs’ absent from voting
Solomon Islands government’s move to amend the constitution which proposed an extended timeframe to allow for the establishment of the Constituent Assembly was defeated...
Fist bumps as more than 130 Australians arrive home safe after surviving Vanuatu’s worst...
With a fist pump and tears of relief, Chantel Mara was visibly emotional as she stepped onto the tarmac at Brisbane international airport, finally...