Strong Pacific Voices: Elevating Traditional Knowledge in Climate Adaptation
By Jack Britton
The Pacific Islands are home to a wealth of traditional and cultural knowledge about climate adaptation, and it is a place where...
Pacific youth determined to make policy impact on good governance and anti-corruption
The University of the South Pacific Students’ Association launches a Youth Advisory Board on Governance in partnership with UNDP
The University of the South...
The disproportionate attention on the Solomons- China security pact
A tendency to “securitise” problems via a geopolitical lens only downplays legitimate aspirations of local communities.
By Ilan Kiloe
In his statement delivered during the...
Journalists in Pacific Island states face uncertain times
Commentary by Shailendra Bahadur Singh
The news media environment in the Pacific island states is experiencing some major turbulence, with a government of a key...
Pacific Youth Spotlighting Anti-Corruption in Climate Change Responses and Gender Equality
Youths from across Pacific Islands Countries will engage in strategic discussion with Pacific leaders on advancing good governance with a focus on the impact...
Death of a newspaper
By Nic Maclellan
The closure of New Caledonia’s only daily newspaper Les Nouvelles Calédoniennes highlights the commercial and political challenges facing media across the Pacific.
The...
Infrastructure Projects and Corruption
By Kalafi Moala
The Ministry of Infrastructure oversees all major infrastructure developments and construction in the Kingdom of Tonga. These developments include the construction and...
Comparing media law in Fiji and PNG
By Dr Shailendra B Singh and Dr Amanda H A Watson
This piece is the third in a series that addresses media freedom in Papua...
IAEA Task Force issues new report on regulatory aspects of water discharge at Fukushima...
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Task Force assessing the safety of Japan's planned discharge of treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power...
Niue to amplify our One Pacific Voice at the UN Climate Change Conference
An empowered Niue is working to grow its presence at the UN Climate Change Conference.
Niue is the world’s 177th largest emitter with a total...
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Vanuatu Parliament to debate no-confidence motion against PM Napat Friday
Vanuatu leader of the Opposition and President of the Union of Moderate Parties (UMP), Ishmael Kalsakau, welcomed Wednesday's decision of the Court of Appeal...
Australian diplomacy must be principled, agile and proactive: DFAT Secretary Adams
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Global health is out of balance: WHO’s Dr Piukala
WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala has warned that global health systems are fundamentally out of balance, despite major...