Small islands fear EU betrayal over shipping emissions levy
Climate-vulnerable island states say they are being trapped “between a rock and a hard place” by the European Union – led by the Netherlands...
Hosting COP31 climate conference in 2026 is ‘madness’, Dutton suggests
The Australian opposition leader has confirmed he will ditch Labor's plan to co-host a global United Nations climate change meeting with the Pacific if...
Pacific nation’s urged to ratify BBNJ
Pacific nations, including Fiji, must ratify the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Agreement(BBNJ).
This will increase international cooperation to protect oceans beyond national control.
Senior Advisor at...
Hegseth: U.S committed to defence of Pacific territories against China
U.S Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has reaffirmed the United States is committed to defending the Pacific territories of Guam and Northern Mariana Islands and...
‘Renewables are renewing economies’, UN chief tells top climate forum
Ministers from 40 countries met on Wednesday at the first major climate forum of 2025 to discuss progress in renewable energy generation and the...
Hegseth: U.S remains invested in Indo-Pacific amid China’s threats
The United States will fortify the Indo-Pacific with the “most lethal fighting force in the world,” Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said, outlining the Trump...
Micronesian leader says he trusts Japan’s nuclear wastewater disposal process
Micronesian President Wesley Simina has expressed confidence in Japan’s treatment of radioactive water being dumped from the disabled Fukushima Daiichi power plant into the...
Chinese FM meets Nauruan counterpart
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday met with Nauruan Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Lionel Aingimea, who came to China for the...
Tongan PM warns of global uncertainty as Forum Finance Ministers endorse three key regional...
In a clear warning to his fellow Pacific Finance Ministers, Tongan Prime Minister and Forum Chair Dr ʻAisake Eke highlighted on Wednesday the rising...
Tonga, Micronesia see largest increases in Australia’s Pacific aid budget
Tonga and the Federated States of Micronesia will see notable bumps in Australian foreign aid this year, while analysts say there are some indications...
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GCF Chief urges Pacific to push Climate action at COP31
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
The Pacific must take its political leadership on climate change from the region to the global stage at...
Forum Leaders back reform, Climate action and stronger Pacific unity: Palau President Whipps
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific Islands Forum leaders have agreed to push ahead with major regional reforms, strengthen collective security, step up...
Forum Leaders demand warning after China missile test over Pacific, Nauru dissents
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific Islands Forum leaders have demanded at least 24 hours' advance warning of intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) tests after...