CROP Taskforce established on Middle East crisis as Pacific faces energy threat
Pacific Islands Forum senior officials have begun work on a regional response mechanism to address the growing energy crisis linked to instability in the...
UN General Assembly backs historic World Court climate crisis ruling
A landmark General Assembly resolution adopted on Wednesday is “a powerful affirmation” of international law, climate justice and science, according to UN chief António...
Australia, New Zealand, Colombia launch drug task force for Pacific
Australia, New Zealand and Colombia have launched a joint task force aimed at stopping illicit drug shipments before they reach Pacific shores, as police...
Tuvalu calls for joint action against transnational crime
Tuvalu Prime Feleti Penitala Teo has urged stronger regional cooperation to confront transnational crime across the Pacific, telling leaders in Fiji that no single...
Auckland seizes IOC summit to call for a higher profile
The Oceania National Olympic Committees (ONOC) conference, taking place this week in New Zealand, is shining a spotlight on the future of global sports...
Niue names Cabinet after tight election, maintains gender balanced government
Niue has confirmed a new four-member Cabinet following its recent general election as the country’s post-election political landscape begins to take shape.
Tuesday's announcement follows...
WHO Pacific chief pushes global action on oral health crisis
World Health Organisation (WHO) Western Pacific regional director Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala has called for stronger global investment and political commitment to tackle oral...
UN General Assembly to consider landmark resolution following the ICJ Advisory Opinion on Climate Change
The Republic of Vanuatu, together with the Core Group of States leading the UN General Assembly resolution responding to the International Court of Justice...
WHO regional director Dr Piukala launches Climate and Health push ahead of COP31
World Health Organisation Western Pacific regional director Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala says the health impacts of the climate crisis are now a central issue...
Pacific Police Ministers unite against rising transnational crime threat
Pacific police ministers have agreed to strengthen regional cooperation against transnational organised crime, warning that drug trafficking and criminal networks are threatening the security...
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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
Ahead of the Pacific Islands Forum, Palau has made history by becoming the first nation to formally request that the United Nations examine nicotine...
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...