Pacific leaders push for “Pacific COP” as region backs Australia’s COP31 bid
Pacific leaders remain “cautiously optimistic” as the region steps up efforts to secure a home-ground climate summit, supporting the push for a Pacific COP...
Time for a Pacific COP – Ardern challenges the world
By Sera Tikotikovatu - Sefeti
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern has called for a Pacific COP.
And she has tied the Pacific to...
Deforestation in West Papua is out of control: Global MPs warn at COP30
As COP30 gets underway in Belém, a group of international parliamentarians has issued a stark warning that West Papua is facing accelerating deforestation, rights...
FSM unveils ambitious NDC 3.0 and methane roadmap at COP30
By Sera Tikotikovatu - Sefeti
The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) has reinforced its commitments under the Paris Agreement with the launch of its...
Japan and Fiji raise concerns over rapid military buildup in the region
Japan and Fiji have expressed concern over the growing militarisation in the Asia-Pacific, warning that the rapid military buildup by some nations threatens regional...
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
“Political and ego manoeuvring” is happening behind the scenes at COP30 in Brazil, as Australia and Türkiye wrestle to host the United Nations climate...
Ministers missing from Tonga’s COP30 delegation amid election campaign
Tonga Government ministers will skip the COP30 climate summit in Brazil, with officials replacing them due to the forthcoming election.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister...
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Fiji Electoral Commission tightens campaign rules ahead of the General Election
The Fiji Electoral Commission has adopted new campaign limitation rules restricting the use of State resources and government premises for election campaigning ahead of...
Mothers and babies pay the price as Fiji’s HIV emergency worsens
By Pacific Correspondent Barbara Dreaver
Each beep of the heart monitor machines in Fiji’s biggest hospital's paediatric intensive care unit (PICU) signifies life.
But there is...
CNMI government shuts down due to lack of 2027 budget
The Northern Mariana Islands government suspended operations today, with an undetermined number of employees furloughed, after Governor David Apatang declared a shutdown due to...