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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COP31 Pacific Climate envoys to elevate Climate Change impacts on global stage
The Pacific COP31 Envoys, endorsed by the Pacific Climate Change Ministers, have now been formally appointed through a joint letter from the COP31 President-Designate...
Palau makes historic call for UN nicotine control ahead of Pacific Leaders’ Forum
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Tuvalu Youth leader selected to help lead 2026 Commonwealth Youth Forum
Tuvalu youth leader Eleala Avanitele has been selected to serve on an international task force responsible for planning and delivering the 2026 Commonwealth Youth...