Fiji calls on the plastics treaty to comprehensively address the full lifecycle of ghost...
Fiji contributes a fraction of one percent of the global macroplastic leakages from abandoned, lost, discarded fishing gear (ALDFG) but bears a disproportionate burden...
Fourth SIDS International Conference labelled ‘last chance’ to safeguard vulnerable Islands
Antigua and Barbuda diplomat in the United Nations, Tumasie Blair has emphasised the critical nature of the upcoming Fourth International Conference on Small Island...
SIDS Ministers call for tailored renewable energy technologies in face of challenges
Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are grappling with the challenge of adopting “appropriate” renewable energy technologies, even as they intensify efforts to transition towards...
‘The right person’: What did Solomon Islanders vote for?
After a relatively well-organised and peaceful day of voting in Solomon Islands, the electoral commission is working with donor partners to safely transport ballot...
Ministerial roundtable emphasises renewable energy’s role in shaping global energy security landscape
A new report released Wednesday by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), highlights the shift towards renewable energy as a means to bolster energy...
Calls on the World to expedite the delivery of renewable energy
The Global Renewables Alliance (GRA) has called on the world to expedite the delivery of renewable energy, in line with the commitments made at...
Tonga unveils Pacific Islands Forum theme, as other Pacific territories’ membership blocked
It could be confused with a political campaign slogan, but this year’s theme for the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum is: Transformative, Resilient, Pasifiki: Build...
Pacific nation hosts its biggest-ever election day
Ballots are due to be cast in one of the Pacific’s largest elections as Solomon Islanders, from the city to remote villages, choose their...
IRENA Director General urges stronger partnerships for Sustainable Energy future in SIDS
The Director General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Tuesday emphasised the need for strong partnerships to accelerate progress towards a resilient and...
SIDS Chair calls for action on energy transition and climate resilience
Barbados Minister of Energy and Chair of the SIDS Ministerial at the 14th IRENA Assembly, Lisa Cummins Tuesday highlighted the significance of recent developments...
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Australia and Fiji upgrade relationship with alliance
Australia and Fiji have sealed a new defence alliance, marking a major diplomatic win for Anthony Albanese against China for influence in the Pacific.
The...
El Niño forecast to intensify, increasing likelihood of extreme weather
More blistering heatwaves and other weather extremes are becoming increasingly likely across the world now and in coming months, linked to strengthening El Niño...
Australian PM Albanese receives traditional welcome ahead of treaty
Australia is set to sign an alliance with Fiji in a major diplomatic win over China.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was given a traditional welcome...