Climate funding critical says Fiji UN Permanenant representative
Fiji and other countries facing the impacts of climate change need to be able to access funds to address these challenges.
Fiji’s Permanent representative to...
An exciting opportunity for Marine Protected Areas professionals in the Pacific
An opportunity exists for an early to mid-career professional in the Pacific, working in Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), to attend the 5th International Marine...
Fiji calls for worldwide moratorium on deep seabed mining
At the first-ever One Ocean Summit, Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum called on all ocean countries to adopt Fiji’s moratorium on deep seabed mining through 2030.
The...
Who should pay? Experts ask how small island states can secure compensation for climate...
A landmark Commonwealth Foundation event assesses the way forward for island nations experiencing the worst effects of the climate crisis
Tuesday, 15 February – experts,...
Pacific Islands continue the call for climate action on journey to COP27
The Pacific Islands are unpacking the Glasgow Climate Pact this week, continuing their work for a 1.5-degree world.
Reflecting upon the outcomes of the Twenty-Sixth...
Climate fight pledge – Blinken: These islands are ground zero for the devastating impacts
The United States is committed to tackling the devastating impact of climate change in the Pacific region.
U.S Secretary of State Antony Blinken noted this...
Tonga eruption and tsunami caused US$90 million in damages – World Bank report
The Tonga Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha'apai volcanic eruption, tsunami and ashfall has caused an estimated US$90.4 million (TOP 208 million) in damages – the equivalent of approximately...
SG Puna takes Blue Pacific priorities to France Summit
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Henry Puna has called on all States to play their part when it comes to maintaining the health of...
Teaching key to better ocean protection, says UNESCO chief
Education needs to be one of the key pillars for action by countries across the world to better protect the seas and oceans from...
Pacific islands prepare for UNEA 5.2, marine and plastic pollution targeted
Member States of the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) continued preparations for the Resumed Fifth Session of the United Nations Environment...
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Fiji and Palau Presidents holds bilateral talks with Ukrainian President
Fijian President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere has reaffirmed Fiji's support in finding a peaceful solution to the war by Russia against Ukraine.
At a bilateral meeting...
NZ PM Luxon talks to media from PNG, fly commercially to Japan after NZDF...
The leaders of Papua New Guinea and New Zealand have discussed a refreshed partnership that could boost the number of places for short-term RSE...
U.S Marines’ transfer to Guam from Okinawa to start in December
The transfer of U.S Marine Corps troops stationed in Japan's Okinawa to Guam will start in December, a Marines official said Sunday, the latest...