Fiji taro varieties show different levels of drought resilience
New research into seven Fijian taro varieties has found major differences in how the crop responds to drought, providing potential leads for developing taro...
Ahead of the global climate summit, Pacific leaders call on nations to keep 1.5°C within reach
By Vaeno Wayne Vigulu, Richard Levy, Tim Naish
Pacific leaders are gathering in Fiji and Tuvalu for a meeting ahead of the annual global climate...
Pacific must be at centre of global climate decision-making: Fiji Climate Change Minister Tabuya
Fiji’s Minister for Information, Climate Change and Environment, Lynda Tabuya says the Pacific must be at the centre of global climate decision-making as the...
Limiting Overshoot Report reinvigorates Pacific negotiators to hold the line on 1.5°C
As negotiators from Pacific Small Island Developing States (PSIDS) strategise and finalise their plans in the lead up to COP31 in Türkiye, there is...
Kiribati pushes to ‘re-engineer’ climate finance ahead of COP31
Kiribati's cabinet has approved work on an ambitious proposal to fundamentally rethink how climate finance reaches small island developing states, with the country preparing...
JAWS demands answers over reported seizure of Samoa journalist’s camera
The Journalists Association of Samoa (JAWS) is demanding answers over the reported removal of a Samoa Observer journalist’s camera and deletion of photographs taken...
U.S, Taiwan bring Pacific Disaster experts together in Auckland
The United States and Taiwan have brought Pacific disaster management experts together in Auckland to strengthen regional preparedness, coordination and response to natural disasters.
The...
Beyond Treaties: How investment disputes trap Pacific nations
By Tahia Uale
Across the vast expanse of the Blue Pacific, island states are managing approximately 30 percent of the world’s oceans and seas within...
2027 Rugby World Cup on track to set records as Australia marks one year to go before launch
Thursday, 1st October officially marks 365 days until rugby’s largest tournament kicks off on Australian shores, and all signs are pointing to the 2027...
Fiji Electoral Commission tightens campaign rules ahead of the General Election
The Fiji Electoral Commission has adopted new campaign limitation rules restricting the use of State resources and government premises for election campaigning ahead of...
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Australia committee reviews Vanuatu security and cooperation pact
Australia’s parliamentary treaties committee is reviewing the Vanuatu-Australia Nakamal Agreement, which aims to establish a legally binding framework for security, economic, development and people-to-people...
Australia, Palau deepen cooperation on security and development
Australia and Palau are strengthening cooperation on security, development and regional priorities as Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr visits Australia this week.
The Australian Government...
All 73 people rescued from MV Akwa, taken ashore at Vanikoro
All 73 passengers and crew aboard the disabled MV Akwa have been rescued and safely taken ashore at Vanikoro following a coordinated search and...