New report makes ‘astonishing’ find on how to bring global warming below 2 degrees
By Lisa Williams
A new report from Climate Analytics finds that tripling renewables, doubling energy efficiency and cutting methane by 2030 and beyond would cut...
ENBi marks a turning point for Pacific Tuna development
By Emily Vivalesi Moli
The Pacific Ocean is home to the largest tuna stock in the world, yet the issue of monitoring, sustainability and financial...
PINA Statement on the Government of Samoa’s Ban of the Samoa Observer
The Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) expresses deep concern over the Government of Samoa’s decision to ban the Samoa Observer, one of the country’s...
Fiji Media Association stands with Samoa Observer on Press Freedom
The Fiji Media Association (FMA) stands in strong support with the Samoa Observer newspaper, following the newspaper’s editorial titled “The PM’s wish and our...
Minister’s New Caledonia tour leaves unanswered questions
By Nic Maclellan
When France’s new Overseas Minister Naïma Moutchou toured New Caledonia last week, New Caledonians hoped that her visit would end uncertainty...
The scientist who helped win the fight to protect a sacred piece of the...
Respected ocean expert Katy Soapi continues to advocate to protect Tetepare, one of the last untouched places in Solomon Islands
By Sera Tikotikovat- Sefeti
Scientist Katy...
How Pacific nations plan to go from spending up to 25 percent of GDP...
Pacific nations spend billions each year importing fossil fuels for electricity. Now the region’s leaders are aiming for energy independence.
By Wesley Morgan, Scott...
OPINION: U.S. Forgotten Promises: The Struggle of Pacific Islanders
By Judy Power
The United States has made many assistance promises to Pacific Islands Countries through the Pacific Islands Forum. But for those of us...
Moana Blue Pacific Pavilion officially opens at COP30, highlighting regional leadership in Climate Action
The Pacific mana could be felt throughout the halls of the Thirtieth Session of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference of...
COP30 Conversations- Dame Jacinda Ardern, Special Envoy on Oceania
By Lisa Williams
It's been a busy week in Belem for Dame Jacinda Ardern, former Prime Minister of New Zealand. Leaning into yet another global...
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Forum SG Waqa says Pacific unity key amid growing global interest
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa says the Pacific remains united and firmly present on the global stage, as leaders continue to advance...
Pacific Islands Forum eyes pre-COP Summit to advance regional climate priorities
The Pacific Islands Forum will engage in a pre-COP leaders’ summit in 2026, as regional leaders work to ensure Pacific priorities remain central to...
Trump signs order to further restrict entry of foreign nationals to U.S, includes Tonga
U.S President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Tuesday that further restricts and limits the entry of foreign nationals to the United States, the...