New Caledonia talks to resume this month, but differences remain
By Nic Maclellan
New Caledonian political leaders and the French government are scheduled to resume political status talks on 29 April, when France’s Overseas Minister...
This Is How Washington Loses the Pacific Islands
The U.S is harming Pacific Islanders, destroying its relationships in the region, and letting China win the competition for influence.
By Camilla Pohle
The Trump administration’s...
Fresh details emerge on Australia’s new climate migration visa for Tuvalu residents. An expert...
By Jane McAdam
The details of a new visa enabling Tuvaluan citizens to permanently migrate to Australia were released this week.
The visa was created as...
Australia can take USAID’s place in the Pacific islands
By Nicholas Weising
One of the first aims of the United States’ new Department of Government Efficiency was shutting down USAID. By 6 February, the...
Hosting the UN climate summit is far from ‘madness’ – here’s how Australia stands...
By Wesley Morgan
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton would withdraw Australia’s bid to co-host next year’s global climate summit if the Coalition wins the federal election.
Australia...
Breaking the cycle of donor dependency in the Pacific
By Dr Transform Aqorau
For decades, the Pacific Islands region has been heavily reliant on donor funding to support development, governance, and capacity-building initiatives. While...
Call for a Fair Course on Global Shipping Energy Transition
By Manasseh Maelanga, Minister of Infrastructure Development, Solomon Islands
The ocean has always been central to the life and prosperity of the Solomon Islands, serving...
The vital role of seagrass meadows in Pacific Island marine ecosystems
Seagrass meadows, the unsung heroes of marine ecosystems, play a crucial role in maintaining ocean health, biodiversity, and coastal resilience.
In recognition of their significance,...
Urgent call to address overfishing, Pacific region sets benchmark for sustainable fisheries management
Honiara Summit 2025 Outcomes
The Honiara Summit, a three-day conference focusing on Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14.4 that aims to end overfishing and restore fish...
Steps forward in New Caledonia political talks
For the first time since 2019, there have been tripartite talks on the political status of New Caledonia, during an eight-day visit by France’s...
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Palau steps up preparations for 55th Pacific Leaders Meeting
The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Deputy Secretary General Esala Nayasi met Wednesday with Palau Minister of State Gustav Aitaro and members of Palau’s National...
U.S-Cook Islands deal raises concerns over seabed-mining talks between a superpower and a tiny...
A new framework agreement between the United States and the Cook Islands heightens concerns about the accelerating plans to exploit the Pacific oceanfloor, with...