‘We were heard’: the Pacific students who took their climate fight to the ICJ – and won
“I’m so nervous about today … it’s going to be OK. Let’s pray.”
Those were the quiet but powerful words of Cynthia Houniuhi last Wednesday...
Caribbean leaders hail ICJ climate ruling as ‘historic’ win for small island states
Leaders in the Caribbean have hailed the outcome of the international court of justice (ICJ) climate change case as a “historic legal victory” for...
Warming oceans drive tuna from Pacific islands
Kauaka Petaia guided his motorboat out of Tuvalu’s main lagoon at dawn and into the vast Pacific Ocean, where he and his nephew scanned...
24th Forum Fisheries Committee Ministerial Meeting concludes in Niue
The 24th Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC) Ministerial Meeting and the 6th Regional Fisheries Ministers Meeting (RFMM) concluded last week in Niue, with a Ministerial...
Fiji Rugby Union AGM charts new path with growth, reform and renewal
The Fiji Rugby Union (FRU) convened its 2025 Annual General Meeting last Saturday, where member unions, trustees, and the executive team gathered to reflect...
Solomon Islands coach says women’s team can ‘go for the World Cup’ after stunning OFC victory
Solomon Islands national women's football team head coach Moses Toata says they have proven that winning at the highest level of the sport is...
Solomon Island MP Kenilorea slams reported visa denial for Taiwan officials ahead of Forum Leaders Meeting
Solomon Islands Opposition MP Peter Kenilorea Jr has raised alarm over reports that Taiwan officials are being denied visas to attend the Pacific Islands...
A victory for Climate Justice: AOSIS welcomes landmark ICJ ruling
The Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) has welcomed the historic Advisory Opinion from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) — a global affirmation...
Climate change ruling a win for Cook Islands women – Wichman
Cook Islands has welcomed a landmark decision delivered by a top United Nations court allowing countries to sue other countries over climate change.
The non-binding...
Pacific Churches back ICJ Climate ruling, Call for deep-sea mining ban and rights of nature
The Pacific Conference of Churches (PCC) has welcomed the International Court of Justice's (ICJ) landmark climate ruling, describing it as a “watershed for climate...
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Solomon Islands ratifies Pacific Resilience Facility as region pushes toward 2026 launch
Solomon Islands has handed over its instrument of ratification for the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF), marking another step toward activating the Pacific-led climate and...
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Samoan chief jailed for more than 16 years after slavery trial
A Samoan chief found guilty of enslaving two people in Auckland has been sentenced to more than 16 years in prison.
Moeaia Tuai was found...