ICJ climate ruling a ‘Game Changer’ for Pacific youth
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) Advisory Opinion on climate change has been hailed as a historic victory for Pacific youth and Small Island...
Palau’s leader urges stronger climate action after New Zealand lowers methane targets
Palau's leader says the world needs to be working toward reducing emissions and "not dropping targets", in response to New Zealand slashing its methane...
Australia’s green energy push, Pacific ties face setback from COP31 impasse
Australia risks undermining efforts to establish itself as a leader in the green energy transition and letting down its vulnerable Pacific island neighbours if...
‘Ego manoeuvring’ behind the scenes at COP30, Pacific delegate at the UN climate talks says
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Ministers missing from Tonga’s COP30 delegation amid election campaign
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Brazil launches the first climate adaptation plan for health at COP30
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FFA commends Solomon Islands for strengthening fisheries management with new Noro office
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How Pacific nations plan to go from spending up to 25 percent of GDP on fossil fuels to running on 100 percent renewables
Pacific nations spend billions each year importing fossil fuels for electricity. Now the region’s leaders are aiming for energy independence.
By Wesley Morgan, Scott...
Belgium and Samoa set up final day showdown with wins in Dubai: RWC 2027 final qualification tournament
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Sowakula to start for Flying Fijians, potential debut for Hoyt
Flying Fijians head coach Mick Byrne has made two key changes to his squad for this weekend’s Autumn Nations Series promoting loose forward Pita...
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Chinese Taipei compromise clears way for landmark South Pacific Albacore deal
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) Friday adopted a long-awaited management procedure for South Pacific albacore...
Fiji hails ‘monumental’ South Pacific Albacore breakthrough at WCPFC
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
Fiji says the adoption of the South Pacific Albacore Management Procedure (MP) at WCPFC22 in Manila is a “monumental...
WCPFC adopts landmark South Pacific albacore management procedure after years of deadlock
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) wrapped up its annual meeting in Manila Friday with a major...