Ocean Commissioner Dr Manoni calls for bold Ocean action rooted in Pacific voyaging wisdom
Pacific Ocean Commissioner Dr Filimon Manoni has called on Pacific nations to honour the legacy of their ancestors by taking bold and urgent action...
Yap defence projects form U.S power projection in Micronesia
The U.S Department of Defence has released details of its proposed airport and seaport projects on Yap, which would facilitate military deployment and project...
Vanuatu’s victory march celebrates Independence and ICJ ruling
The 45th anniversary of Vanuatu’s independence was marked by a “Victory March"” through Port Vila, commemorating both the nation’s hard-won freedom and its recent...
Pacific Islanders draw the line at Australian Parliament
A Pacific delegation occupied the halls of Australian Parliament Tuesday with a demand of the Albanese government - deliver a new Climate Plan that...
UN holds emergency talks over sky-high costs for COP30 climate summit
The United Nations' climate bureau held an urgent meeting on Tuesday over concerns that sky-high accommodation prices for this year's COP30 climate summit in...
Pacific applauds ICJ Climate ruling as a “legal roadmap” for global action: Forum SG
Forum Secretary General, Baron Waqa has welcomed the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) Advisory Opinion on climate obligations as a ‘historic milestone’ and a...
Australia, Tuvalu look to develop landmark climate pact
Australia and Tuvalu will work on progressing a landmark treaty as the two nations seek closer ties in tackling the impacts of climate change...
Solomon Islands updates concessional entry list, Taiwan dropped
The Solomon Islands Government has removed Taiwan from its list of countries eligible for concessional entry arrangements, a move that may deepen regional tensions...
UN experts welcome recognition from International Court of Justice that all States must protect the climate system
The historic Advisory Opinion from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has unequivocally concluded that international human rights law is part of the stringent...
Cook Islands Climate change director welcomes ICJ ruling
The recent International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling on climate change could mean that the Cook Islands' interactions with all states can be ‘prefaced...
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Matthew Wale elected Solomon Islands Prime Minister after 26-22 vote
Former Solomon Islands opposition leader Matthew Wale has been elected the new Prime Minister of Solomon Islands after securing victory in a parliamentary vote...
Pacific islands weigh climate reporting demands as new UN transparency cycle begins
Pacific Island countries are entering a new phase of international climate reporting that regional officials say could help governments secure support for adaptation efforts,...
UN members prepare for pivotal vote on landmark ICJ climate justice ruling
The UN’s willingness to tackle the climate crisis in a fair and legal way will be tested next week during a critical vote of...