The big picture for our big Ocean states in 2022- thoughts from the Blue...
The commentary below takes its cue from remarks led by Forum Secretary General Henry Puna, at the Ministerial Forum for Cooperation in the Indo...
Dislocation and disruption: climate change in the Indo-Pacific in 2035
By Robert Glasser
The impacts of climate change on the Indo-Pacific, already the most exposed region in the world to climate hazards and home to...
Fiji gets to tell its own climate story in new books for children
Publishers hope new series will inspire the children of the Pacific to protect an ocean deeply connected to their culture.
By Sanya Ruggiero
A disposable mask flies...
‘We want one disaster, not two’: Tonga struggles to keep Covid at bay
The Pacific nation, still reeling from a volcanic eruption and tsunami last month, is emerging from lockdown following its first outbreak of the pandemic.
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FAO and WFP join forces to boost children’s right to food in schools
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) have launched a project to improve the diet...
Pawns of the Pacific: Region becoming increasingly caught up by U.S-China geopolitical struggle
Chinese investment, workers and diplomatic tentacles are surging across the Pacific region. The United States and its friends – including New Zealand – are...
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...
The Pacific Islands become collateral damage on drug superhighway
By Jose Sousa-Santos
The illicit drugs trade in the Pacific Islands continues to evolve despite Covid-19 border closures. The seizure of more than 500...
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...
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Pacific must stand united as One Blue Pacific Continent: Forum Chair Wale
Pacific Islands Forum members must remain united and speak with one voice as the Blue Pacific Continent faces growing geopolitical pressures, says outgoing Forum...
Fiji’s Commercial Use of Marine Areas Bill fails to restore Qoliqoli ownership: Rewa Chief
Rewa chief Ro Naulu Mataitini has criticised Fiji Parliament’s passage of the Commercial Use of Marine Areas (CUMA) Bill 2025, saying the legislation fails...
China ‘likely’ ran targeted campaign to align Pacific with its latest five-year plan
China “very likely” coordinated a targeted campaign across the Pacific to demonstrate that local development strategies should align with Beijing’s latest five-year-plan, a recent...