UN Ocean Conference 2022: ‘Fleet’ of solutions to be launched
The solutions to restore the health of the ocean – which provides us with oxygen, food and livelihoods – are out there, and in...
Pacific Resilience Fund a win-win option says PIFS deputy SG at debt for climate...
The deputy secretary general of the Pacific Islands Forum Dr Filimon Manoni has noted with ‘great interest’ the inclusion of the Forums planned Pacific...
Climate change: less space between one disaster and the next
Simple mathematical errors and a hesitancy to open the wallet are just the beginning of the world’s climate problems.
By Anthony Burke
Last month, another major...
As the ocean industrial revolution gains pace the need for protection is urgent
Opinion by Douglas J McCauley
The ocean is often seen as the last wild frontier: a vast and empty blue wilderness where waves, whales...
Nauru accused of rushing test for controversial seabed mining
A seabed minerals company has been accused of rushing a landmark mining test in the Pacific.
It comes as the company Nauru Ocean Resources prepares...
New high seas treaty to fill vital gap in ocean protection
The world’s countries are currently negotiating a new agreement to protect marine life and govern impacts of activities in the high seas.
These discussions will...
Climate Change is killing her Country. Who will decide if It lives?
By David Marchese
“We’re on the front of the front lines of vulnerability,” says Tina Stege. She would know: Stege is the climate envoy...
Fiji PM says climate change war will continue, over 40 communities at risk of...
More than 40 communities in Fiji are at risk of being erased by the rising seas, says Fijian Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama.
Prime Minister Bainimarama...
Pacific appoints panel of independent global experts on nuclear issues
An independent panel of global experts on nuclear issues are supporting Pacific nations in their consultations with Japan over its intentions to discharge treated...
Loss and Damage finance significant concern for PSIDS
By Sanjeshni Kumar
Tuvalu’s Director of Climate Change, Pepetua Latasi says loss and damage financing was a key element of the Pacific Island nation’s negotiating...
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‘Test of regionalism’: Pacific church group calls for review of Israel’s PIF role
The region's premier ecumenical organisation is calling for Israel's new partnership with the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) to be reviewed.
The Pacific Conference of Churches...
‘Cut the umbilical cord’: Bougainville’s bid to break away from Papua New Guinea faces...
For decades, the distant island of Bougainville has fought for secession from Papua New Guinea, for a future as an independent nation of its...
Fiji passport ranks 97th globally, opens 78 destinations
Fijian passport holders can access 78 overseas destinations without obtaining a traditional visa in advance, but Fiji ranks 97th globally and 11th among 14...