PRF takes Community Projects to COP31 as Pacific Fund starts moving money
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
The Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF) is taking 14 community projects to the global climate stage as it prepares...
Fuel crisis is about food, jobs and sovereignty: Palau Youth leader tells Forum Leaders
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
A Palau youth representative has told Pacific Islands Forum leaders that the region's fuel crisis is not simply...
Australia’s commitment to the Pacific is unshakeable
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says climate change, security and stronger Pacific partnerships will dominate Australia's engagement at...
Pacific Leaders push Climate Action as Fiji and Tuvalu prepare for Pre-COP31
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Australia, Fiji and Tuvalu have stepped up preparations for the Pacific's Pre-COP31 meetings, with leaders using a trilateral meeting...
Climate Change is Ocean’s biggest threat: Pacific Ocean Commissioner
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific Ocean Commissioner Dr Filimon Manoni says climate change and ocean acidification remain the biggest threats facing the...
Palau President Whipps pushes for fixed annual Forum date
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr says he will push Forum Leaders to set a fixed annual date for the...
Kiribati President Maamau hands Small Island States Chair to Palau
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Kiribati President Taneti Maamau has called for stronger advocacy and support for Small Island States as he handed...
Palau takes SIS Chair, President Whipps calls for results that reach the people
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr has called on Small Island States (SIS) leaders to focus on practical outcomes...
SIS Leaders urged to turn 2025 decisions into action
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa has urged Small Island States (SIS) leaders to turn decisions made last...
Deep Sea Mining could leave countries liable: Civil Society warns Pacific Leaders
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific civil society organisations are maintaining their call for a ban on deep sea mining, warning Pacific leaders...
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