Yap defence projects form U.S power projection in Micronesia
The U.S Department of Defence has released details of its proposed airport and seaport projects on Yap, which would facilitate military deployment and project...
Vanuatu’s victory march celebrates Independence and ICJ ruling
The 45th anniversary of Vanuatu’s independence was marked by a “Victory March"” through Port Vila, commemorating both the nation’s hard-won freedom and its recent...
Pacific Islanders draw the line at Australian Parliament
A Pacific delegation occupied the halls of Australian Parliament Tuesday with a demand of the Albanese government - deliver a new Climate Plan that...
UN holds emergency talks over sky-high costs for COP30 climate summit
The United Nations' climate bureau held an urgent meeting on Tuesday over concerns that sky-high accommodation prices for this year's COP30 climate summit in...
Pacific applauds ICJ Climate ruling as a “legal roadmap” for global action: Forum SG
Forum Secretary General, Baron Waqa has welcomed the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) Advisory Opinion on climate obligations as a ‘historic milestone’ and a...
Australia, Tuvalu look to develop landmark climate pact
Australia and Tuvalu will work on progressing a landmark treaty as the two nations seek closer ties in tackling the impacts of climate change...
Solomon Islands updates concessional entry list, Taiwan dropped
The Solomon Islands Government has removed Taiwan from its list of countries eligible for concessional entry arrangements, a move that may deepen regional tensions...
UN experts welcome recognition from International Court of Justice that all States must protect the climate system
The historic Advisory Opinion from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has unequivocally concluded that international human rights law is part of the stringent...
Cook Islands Climate change director welcomes ICJ ruling
The recent International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling on climate change could mean that the Cook Islands' interactions with all states can be ‘prefaced...
New Zealand isn’t just failing to act on ocean protection, it’s actively undoing progress
Opinion by Veronica Rotman
Representing Aotearoa at the UN Ocean Conference was a highlight of my career as a young marine scientist. But reflecting on...
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Cocaine-linked vessel departs Cook Islands after ‘necessary remedial work’
The vessel, which was intercepted with tonnes of cocaine before arriving in Rarotonga under a distress call for engine repairs, departed Avatiu Port on...
Cook Islands and U.S establish strategic framework for critical minerals research and supply chain...
The Cook Islands and the United States have agreed a non-binding Framework for Engagement and Cooperation to strengthen supply chains for critical minerals and...
ABG to establish Bougainville Bureau of Statistics, strengthening data-driven planning and governance
The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) is progressing the establishment of a Bougainville Bureau of Statistics, a major step toward strengthening evidence-based planning, accountable governance,...