Pacific nations gather in Samoa for first Loss and Damage dialogue
The reports from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the world’s most authoritative sources of climate science approved by 195 countries, reaffirms the...
Pacific’s new Ministerial Champion for Loss and Damage articulates vision
The Pacific’s new Ministerial Champion for Loss and Damage (L&D), Ralph Regenvanu, has lamented what he’s described as “woefully insufficient” levels of climate change...
Melanesian Leaders’ Summit postponed
The Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Leaders Summit proposed to be held from 17 -21 July is postponed to another date, which is yet to...
Australia welcomes IAEA report on Fukushima water release plan
Australia has welcomed the final report of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Japan’s proposed release of treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi...
Case reintroduces bill for more Pacific isle engagement
A group of lawmakers in the Congressional Pacific Islands Caucus led by U.S representative Ed Case reintroduced legislation last Wednesday calling for a significant...
First ICJ submissions on climate change expected in October
-Following the adoption of the resolution seeking an Advisory Opinion (AO) on climate change by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) by consensus, legal...
Australia calls on China, Solomon Islands to ‘immediately’ publish new policing deal, as Sogavare...
-The Australian government has called on Solomon Islands and China to “immediately” publish a new policing plan between the two countries, saying it is...
Cook Islands well-positioned to demonstrate and uphold strong regional leadership: Puna
Cook Islands is well-positioned to demonstrate and uphold the strong regional leadership that we need to ensure that we, as the Blue Pacific, are...
Forum Secretary-General Henry Puna in Cook Islands for Pacific regional high-level consultations
Secretary-General of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS), Henry Puna, received a warm welcome home on his first official visit to the Cook Islands...
Pacific Transnational Leaders Panel reflects on Regionalism and Leadership
The ‘Pacific Transnational Leaders Panel’ event brought together distinguished figures in the Pacific region to discuss the highlights and challenges of Pacific regionalism. Held...
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“Climate change is unraveling” Indigenous culture and rights: Aguon
Climate change is destroying more than homes and livelihoods across the Pacific — it is eroding Indigenous cultures, disrupting ancient traditions and severing communities’...
“Anyone can say 1.5 to stay alive, but it takes action to push for...
Pacific youth are calling for stronger climate action to protect not only lives and livelihoods but also culture, identity and communities facing growing climate...
U.S backs Taiwan’s continued PIF role, warns of China’s ‘malign activities’ in Pacific
The United States on Tuesday strongly backed Taiwan’s continued participation in the Pacific Islands Forum and accused China of pursuing what it called “malign...