Guardians of the Sea: Youth lead East New Britain’s fight for marine survival
In Papua New Guinea’s East New Britain Province, where coastal communities rely on the sea for food, income, and cultural identity, the marine environment...
Sāmoa 2025 general elections: A key vote for FAST, HRPP and the rise of...
By Renate Rivers
On 29 August, Sāmoans will go to the polls to elect their parliamentary representatives for the next five-year term.
This guide provides an...
FLNKS to meet, as independence forces debate New Caledonia agreement
By Nic Maclellan
The main independence coalition in New Caledonia, the Front de Libération Nationale Kanak et Socialiste (FLNKS), will hold an extraordinary Congress next...
‘It’s not dreaming, it’s dragging’: Inside Labor’s COP bid
The Albanese government’s bid to host the huge COP31 global climate summit is more than three years old. Just over 12 months out from...
New Zealand isn’t just failing to act on ocean protection, it’s actively undoing progress
Opinion by Veronica Rotman
Representing Aotearoa at the UN Ocean Conference was a highlight of my career as a young marine scientist. But reflecting on...
A victory from the Pacific to The Hague: What the ICJ’s Climate ruling means...
By Dr Transform Aqorau
On 24 July 2025, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered a historic ruling – one that began not in the...
Geopolitical tensions challenge Pacific regionalism
By Niuone Eliuta
The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), a vital platform for regional cooperation, has long been a space where Pacific nations address shared challenges...
Rapid Legal Analysis of the ICJ Advisory Opinion on Climate Change Obligations
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has delivered an historic advisory opinion which, for the first time, authoritatively sets out States’ legal duties in...
Navigating waters of change: Solomon Islands’ LDC graduation
By Sanjesh Naidu, Yusuke Tateno
The Solomon Islands is on the cusp of a significant transition as it graduates from least developed country (LDC) status...
A decade after Tropical Cyclone Evan, Samoan villages endure a silent struggle
More than a decade ago, Tropical Cyclone Evan, a Category 4 storm, roared through Samoa’s capital, Apia, and its surrounding villages.
It left behind more...
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OACPS must adapt to global challenges, Secretary General says
The Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) must strengthen its institutions, improve coordination and focus on implementation as it responds to growing...
Tonga PM calls for Climate adaptation investment, says resilience is Pacific’s top security challenge
Tonga Prime Minister Lord Fatafehi Fakafanua has called for greater investment in climate adaptation, saying Pacific Island countries face their biggest security challenge from...
Not all bad news: SPREP highlights potential benefits of El Niño for some Pacific...
While El Niño is often associated with drought and extreme prolonged dry conditions for the western Pacific and wetter than normal conditions in the...