PNG PM Marape escapes no-confidence challenge under new constitutional rule
Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape has been spared having to face a motion of no confidence thanks to a constitutional amendment passed...
Pacific islands at risk of becoming ‘narco-states’, NZ crime advisor warns
Pacific Island nations are at risk of becoming "narco-states", the chair of New Zealand's Ministerial Advisory Group on transnational and serious organised crime says.
Steve...
Solomon Islands strengthens national response to UXO challenge
The Government of Solomon Islands reaffirmed its commitment to addressing the serious and ongoing threat posed by Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) during the National UXO...
Pacific Island nations back Australia’s COP31 bid, push for “Pacific COP”
Pacific Island nations are rallying behind Australia’s bid to host the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31), aiming for what they call a...
‘Yawning gap’ remains between climate adaptation funds and funding pledges
Developing countries are receiving less than 10 percent of the money they need to adapt to a world increasingly vulnerable to extreme weather –...
WHO calls for collective action to expose alcohol harms and support stronger regulation
Every drink leaves a mark – on health, on families and on societies. Behind every toast, alcohol insidiously takes its toll as a contributor...
Pacific Youth Activists to demand end to fossil fuels and Climate reparations at COP30
By Jean Marc 'Ake, USP intern
With the 30th United Nations Climate Change conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, looming closer, Vishal Prasad, the Director of...
PM Marape welcomes fresh motion of vote of no confidence
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has welcomed yet another motion of vote of no confidence filed by the Opposition in Parliament Wednesday,...
Pacific must turn global promises into local action: Forum SG Waqa
Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa says the Pacific must move beyond global ambition and focus on delivery at home to achieve the 2030 Sustainable...
NZ warns Pacific sovereignty at risk in deep sea resource race
New Zealand’s Defence Minister Judith Collins has warned that Pacific island nations are under growing pressure from global powers competing for control of the...
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Pacific Elders call for reversal of Forum’s Israel partnership
The Pacific Elders’ Voice has called for the Pacific Islands Forum to review and reverse its partnership agreement with Israel, saying the decision conflicts...
PNG sets 2035 climate targets, pledges net- negative emissions
Papua New Guinea has set new climate targets to increase renewable energy, reduce deforestation and strengthen climate resilience, while aiming for net-negative emissions by...
Record carbon dioxide levels will impact us for centuries, says UN weather agency
Levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other major greenhouse gases in the atmosphere caused by burning fossil fuels reached record highs in 2025, locking...