‘The Deep Sea needs rules’ to avoid mining free-for-all: ISA Chief
The Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), Leticia Carvalho, has warned that the future of deep-sea governance hangs in the balance, urging member...
COP30 president: Transition from fossil fuels can start without climate talks
When it comes to the most important thing to curb climate change – moving away from planet-heating fossil fuels – governments have done enough...
UN Human Rights Council fails to call out fossil fuels after decision cuts mention
A proposal by the Marshall Islands and Colombia calling for a transition away from fossil fuels at the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) failed...
Sacred oath taken as Ratu Tevita ascends to Lau leadership
The people of Lau province in Fiji have pledged their acceptance and full support for Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara as their new Chief during...
Pacific leaders address U.S deportation distress and regional unity at Micronesian meeting
-The latest wave of deportations of Pacific people from the United States was among a range of issues discussed at the recent Micronesian Islands...
Green Climate Fund reforms aim to fix “slow, cumbersome” accreditation process
The board of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) last week adopted reforms that aim to make it quicker and easier for organisations in developing...
“Our Future is Non-Negotiable” – Pacific SIDS stand firm on Plastics treaty ambition
As the world moves closer to finalising a global treaty to end plastic pollution, Pacific Small Island Developing States (PSIDS) have reaffirmed their longstanding...
World Court to issue climate change opinion on 23 July
The top United Nations court will on 23 July issue a nonbinding opinion on countries' legal obligation to fight climate change, a decision expected...
Fiji and Tonga reinforce deep rooted bilateral ties
The President of Fiji, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu received a courtesy call Tuesday from Tongan King Tupou VI , reaffirming the long-standing friendship and enduring...
United Bougainville Front endorses Toroama for 2025 election, as only Presidential nomination
The United Bougainville Front (UBF) party will not field a presidential candidate in the 2025 Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) election, instead throwing its full...
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Pacific Elders warn against external influence in regional security
Pacific Elders have warned that growing geopolitical competition is reshaping the region and have called for Pacific security to remain firmly under the control...
Australia chases next Pacific treaty after Fiji win
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is seeking to finalise a security deal with the Solomon Islands within months, off the back of a major...
PM Rabuka says Fiji’s sovereignty secure under historic Australia alliance
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says Fiji’s sovereignty remains secure under the newly signed Vuvale Union and Ocean of Peace Alliance with Australia, stressing that...