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...
Pacific Leaders keep Deep-Sea Mining dialogue open despite differences: Dr Manoni
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific Ocean Commissioner Dr Filimon Manoni says Pacific Islands Forum countries are taking steps to find common ground...
Pacific Resilience Facility moves to collect US$173 million in pledges
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
The Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF) has moved into its operational phase after its treaty entered into force, with...
Palau President Whipps calls for Pacific Airline alliance to cut travel costs
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr has called for Pacific island countries to consider creating a regional airline alliance as...
Pacific Islands need more than Climate Finance — They need the capacity to use it
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
For Pacific Island countries, the challenge of climate finance is not simply about securing more money.
It is also...
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‘Truth should be protected by the truth’ — PINA President on risks facing journalists
By Pita Ligaiula in Savusavu
Organised crime in the Pacific is growing and becoming more sophisticated, with journalists facing increasing threats as they investigate...
Fiji constitution review report tabled, major reforms proposed
Fiji’s Constitution Review Commission Report has been tabled in Parliament Tuesday, opening the next stage of consideration of sweeping proposed changes to the country’s...
UNODC urges Pacific to follow the money to disrupt organised crime
By Pita Ligaiula in Savusavu
Pacific governments need to strengthen proceeds-of-crime laws, identify the real owners behind companies and share financial intelligence across borders to...