The vital role of seagrass meadows in Pacific Island marine ecosystems

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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

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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

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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...

Key Outcomes of the Honiara Summit

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The Honiara Summit, hosted by the Government of the Solomon Islands and organised together with the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA), the Food...

Pacific leaders ‘must consider consequences’ of deep sea mining

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By Aigagalefili Fepulea’i - Tapua’i Representatives from 18 Pacific countries met in Fiji last week to discuss deep sea mining. The Deep Sea Minerals High-Level Talanoa,...

The sound of silence

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The decline of media freedom undermines resilience to organised crime in Asia and Oceania In September 2024, Cambodian journalist Mech Dara was arrested on charges...

Fisheries observation: a tough but vital job

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Scientific observation is critical to keep deep-sea fisheries sustainable “I love the ocean,” says Saiasi Sarau, a sturdy Fijian sailor with a broad smile. “It has...

Why Australia should be watching New Zealand and Cook Islands closely

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By Professor Joanne Wallis and Salote Tagivakatini Australia’s reliance on bilateral security agreements as a counter to China’s growing influence in the Pacific is proving...

Is U.S diplomatic recognition of Cook Islands and Niue in question?

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By Michael Walsh U.S President Donald Trump recently announced that he intends to nominate Jared Novelly to serve as the U.S Ambassador to New Zealand....

NZ should help stop Pacific countries becoming political footballs

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Our connections to the Pacific and traditionally independent approach to international politics puts us in a prime position to play an important leadership role...

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The Pacific Islands Forum has commenced the third phase of the Review of the Regional Architecture. As agreed by the Forum Leaders, a High-Level...

U.S lawmakers renew call for increased engagement with Pacific island region amid Trump’s retreat...

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A proposal to boost Washington’s diplomatic relations with Pacific island nations received a new push in the U.S Congress amid President Donald Trump’s erratic...

Coast Guard pulled National Security Cutter from planned Pacific Patrol to support border surge

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To help it meet President Trump’s directive for the U.S government to achieve operational control of the southern border, the acting Coast Guard Commandant...