Defending ambition in Belém: a Fijian negotiator’s reflection on COP30
By Sivendra Michael
For Small Island Developing States (SIDS), climate change is not a distant or theoretical concern. It is already reshaping coastlines, undermining food...
Global Youth Biodiversity Network Pacific Chapter holds first planning session in Fiji
Hitting the ground running for 2026, the Pacific chapter of the Global Youth Biodiversity Network (GYBN) has plans in place for this year following...
Samoa, Tonga miss out on promotion up the Sevens ranks
Samoa and Tonga have missed out on promotion up the Sevens standings after the weekend's third-tier tournament in Dubai.
The top two men's and women's...
Free trade agreements with Pacific island nations proposed to protect regional posture
U.S Rep Ed Case has proposed a presidential initiative to negotiate free trade agreements with Pacific Island countries and extend duty-free treatment to certain...
Taiwan boosts support as Palau prepares to host Pacific Islands Forum
Taiwan is helping Palau prepare to host next year's Pacific Islands Forum, Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said on Saturday.
Lin, who was on a trip...
When the room says No but the Ocean says Now why Vanuatu chose a different path at UNEA-7
Op Ed by Lagi Toribau, Technical Advisor & Lead Negotiator for Vanuatu on Deep-Sea Ecosystems
When I arrived in Nairobi for UNEA-7, I carried with...
Tonga gazettes Ocean Management Act, Sets up integrated Ocean Governance
The Kingdom of Tonga has announced the Royal Assent of the Ocean Management Act 2025, now gazetted as Act 41 of 2025, establishing a...
Solomon Islands honoured to chair PIF
Solomon Islands says it is honoured to serve as Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), reaffirming its commitment to regional solidarity and Pacific-led...
No-confidence motion against Vanuatu PM defeated, Government stability may keep PM Napat in office for full term
A motion of no confidence against the Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat was defeated on Friday.
The motion was voted down by 36 votes against...
PIF prioritises climate resilience and regional unity
Climate change resilience remains a central goal for Pacific Island nations as they face its severe impacts.
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa says...
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Vanuatu takes maritime dispute with France to international arbitration
Vanuatu has launched international arbitration proceedings against France over competing maritime claims involving reefs, atolls and small islands between Vanuatu and New Caledonia.
The proceedings,...
Australia open to recruiting Pacific Islanders into military, Conroy says
Australia is considering expanding military recruitment from Pacific Island countries beyond Papua New Guinea but says its initial focus will be on ensuring the...
Pacific pushes for rotating seat on UN Security Council
Pacific nations are building international support for a dedicated rotating seat for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) on the United Nations Security Council, alongside...