Loss and Damage poised for top-level spotlight at Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting
By Ednal Palmer in Apia Samoa
Climate change induced-Loss and Damage stands the chance of being featured at the Pacific’s highest political gathering —...
Small island states “punch above their weight” in climate fight, says top Pacific climate negotiator
By Inoke Rabonu in Apia, Samoa
Small island nations may be among the smallest voices at global climate talks — but they often carry...
NZ flags ‘worse than 2021’ rift risk from external influence
Leaders from 18 Pacific nations have gathered in Suva for this year’s Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (FFMM) to discuss the region’s most...
ICJ ruling puts legal heat on global shipping – Pacific leads the call
The recent International Court of Justice (ICJ) advisory opinion has shifted climate justice from a political ambition to a binding legal obligation — raising...
UN plastic pollution treaty talks in disarray after countries reject draft text
Attempts to secure a landmark treaty combating plastic pollution descended into disarray on the penultimate day of talks on Aug 13 as dozens of...
Pacific Islands Forum: Expert on why region’s ‘Mini-UN’ matters
Leaders from 18 Pacific countries will gather in the Solomon Islands next month for the annual Pacific Island Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM).
But why...
FLNKS formally rejects Bougival Accord for New Caledonia
By Nic Maclellan
New Caledonia’s main independence coalition, the Front de Libération Nationale Kanak et Socialiste (FLNKS), has formally rejected the Bougival Accord,...
Australia and Vanuatu agree US$325 million security and economic pact amid China competition
Australia and Vanuatu on Wednesday agreed an AUD$500 million ($326.50 million) deal to strengthen economic and security ties between the two countries, amid increasing...
‘Be careful how you treat friends’: NZ Foreign Minister Peters warns Forum leaders
New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters cautions Pacific Islands Forum leaders about outside influences determining attendance at upcoming meetings.
He urges them to be...
Pacific Climate Change Roundtable opens with renewed call to “stay alive and thrive”
By Sanjeshni Kumar in Apia, Samoa
The Pacific Climate Change Roundtable began in Apia, Samoa today, uniting representatives from across the region with a...
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China expands Policing footprint in Pacific as influence grows
China is expanding its policing footprint across the Pacific, moving from basic training support to more operational involvement in several island countries, raising the...
Tuvalu boosts Maritime Security with new Patrol vessel from Japan, UNODC
Tuvalu has strengthened its ability to police its waters and protect its resources following the handover of a new inshore patrol vessel at Funafuti...
Cyclones threaten Fiji, Solomon Islands, PNG, even NZ
Twin tropical cyclones are ravaging Melanesia, with Maila stirring up trouble in the Solomon Sea and Vaianu darting across the South Pacific.
Both are category...