More than 80 percent of Tuvalu citizens seek world-first Australian climate visa
More than 80 percent of Pacific nation Tuvalu's population is seeking a landmark climate visa to live in Australia as rising seas lap at...
The Pacific island nation that wants to mine the ocean floor
A 1,000-tonne ship is exploring the far-flung South Pacific for riches buried beneath the waves, spearheading efforts to dredge the tropical waters for industrial...
Pacific Fisheries Ministers focus on Ocean future in Niue
“Are we standing strong together? It’s a thoughtful question to reflect on as we meet this week – how do we continue reinforcing our...
ICJ rules Climate inaction breaches International law, affirms States’ legal duties to act
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has issued a historic advisory opinion that could reshape the global legal landscape for climate action, declaring that...
New climate plans must supercharge energy transition, says UN’s Guterres
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for governments to “go all-out” on the energy transition by ensuring their new national climate plans help increase...
‘If we can’t get help from NZ, we will go somewhere else’: Cook Islands PM
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown defended the nation's new strategic partnership with China, citing the need for diverse international partners to fund a...
Pacific Youth Voices Await the ICJ Climate Advisory Opinion
The Pacific Ocean stretches endlessly beneath tropical skies, yet for the members of Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change (PISFCC), the horizon carries more...
“Peace must begin at home” as Pacific crafts Ocean of Peace declaration: Tuvalu PM Teo
Tuvalu Prime Minister, Feleti Teo says peace in the Pacific cannot be achieved while women live in fear and children experience abuse, urging leaders...
Japan, PNG pledge stronger ties at Tokyo Summit
Japan and Papua New Guinea have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral ties and regional cooperation during a summit in Tokyo between Prime Minister...
Pacific must stand united to tackle Economic storms, says FEMM Chair Eke
The Chair of the Forum Economic Ministers Meeting (FEMM) and Tongan Prime Minister, Dr Aisake Eke, has urged Pacific nations to work together to...
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Pacific Elders warn against external influence in regional security
Pacific Elders have warned that growing geopolitical competition is reshaping the region and have called for Pacific security to remain firmly under the control...
Australia chases next Pacific treaty after Fiji win
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is seeking to finalise a security deal with the Solomon Islands within months, off the back of a major...
PM Rabuka says Fiji’s sovereignty secure under historic Australia alliance
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says Fiji’s sovereignty remains secure under the newly signed Vuvale Union and Ocean of Peace Alliance with Australia, stressing that...