Japan’s discharge plan sparks criticism from Fiji’s former top diplomat
Fiji’s former Minister for Foreign Affairs has criticised Japan’s plan to release more than one million tonnes of treated nuclear wastewater from its Fukushima...
The Pacific is not a nuclear waste dumping ground!: Pacific Elders Voice
Japan and Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO)’s reckless decision to discharge over 1.3 million tonnes of nuclear-contaminated wastewater into our Blue Pacific is a...
Pacific leaders tackle Bowen over fossil fuels during Fiji visit
Pacific Island nations should delay supporting Australia’s bid to host a United Nations climate conference until it commits to ending support for fossil fuels,...
Forum SG shares 2050 hopes, 1.5 climate ambition message at Tonga meeting
The Pacific region's chief advocate of regionalism has told a Pacific Parliamentarians meeting in Tonga of 2050 vision for the Forum, and called for...
Forum Chair calls on the region to be wary of nuclear wastewater discharge
Cook Islands Prime Minister and Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum, Mark Brown has cautioned the region to be wary and ensure the “highest...
Pacific is scarred by past betrayals: Former Fiji AG
Former Fiji Attorney-General and Minister for Climate Change Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says our region is scarred by past betrayals, where we were misled and lied...
Japan’s decision to release nuclear-contaminated wastewater “disappointing”: expert
Japan's decision to go forward with the release of the treated radioactively contaminated water is “not surprising, but certainly disappointing,” a marine expert has...
Australia welcomes Japan’s transparency and international engagement on its plan to release ALPS treated...
Australia, like other countries in our region, is committed to the ongoing protection of the Blue Pacific.
“We welcome Japan's transparency and international engagement including...
Melanesian leaders outlines challenges encountered by the Melanesian bloc
Leaders of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG)met in Port Vila Wednesday to discuss issues that continue to affect the region.
Following a welcome ceremony at...
Cook Islands PM statement on Japan’s planned release of ALPS-treated water at the Fukushima...
The Government of Japan has requested the Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) begin preparations for the release of treated water from the damaged Fukushima...
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Wong backs Pacific-led regional security talks, says Forum will shape region’s future
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has backed discussions on a Pacific-wide security framework, saying regional security should be driven by Pacific nations as Forum...
Pacific ministers to debate China missile statemen as diplomats meet in Fiji
Pacific Island foreign ministers are expected to debate on Friday whether to issue a joint statement on China’s July missile launch, with New Zealand...
Nuclear justice, climate resilience top Marshall Islands president’s parliamentary agenda
Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine called for stronger national security, climate adaptation and public-sector reform as parliament resumed, warning that geopolitical tensions, extreme weather...