Debate on seabed mining in Tonga praised, but legal concerns are raised
A legal expert and environment advocate says Tonga’s public dialogue last Friday brought urgent concerns around deep sea mining into focus.
Lori Osmundsen is one...
Ministerial Meetings to shape priorities for 54th Pacific Islands Forum
A series of high-level Ministerial Meetings of the Pacific Islands Forum will begin this month in Suva, bringing together senior officials, government ministers, and...
ISA Deep-Sea Mining talks hit divergent views over key economic body
With pressure mounting inside and outside the International Seabed Authority (ISA), the Council has agreed to continue work on the long-awaited draft regulations for...
Samoa records highest number of election candidates
The Office of the Electoral Commission has recorded the highest number of Samoa election candidates at the close of nominations last Saturday.
According to the...
UN Climate Change launches new report on advancing a ‘Just Transition’ in Climate policy
As the world accelerates action to address climate change, the question is no longer whether to pursue a just transition—but how to embed it...
Torres Strait community leaders in ‘deepest pain imaginable’ as federal court dismisses landmark climate case
Two Torres Strait community leaders are shocked and devastated after the federal court dismissed a landmark case that argued the Australian government breached its...
Professional Counter Narcotics Bureau in the making, Fiji Policing Minister announces
Fiji's Minister for Policing, Iowane Naivalurua announced in Parliament Tuesday a professional Fiji Counter Narcotics Bureau will be set-up in the country.
He said the...
Rich nations accused of delaying loss and damage fund with slow payments
Wealthy nations risk undermining the loss and damage fund’s plan to deliver US$250 million in aid next year to climate-vulnerable countries hit by extreme...
Ban on deep-sea mining remains: PNG PM
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape and two of his ministers are against deep sea mining in Papua New Guinea’s exclusive economic zones.
The...
Australia hosts largest-ever military exercise with 19 nations, likely to draw Chinese attention
The largest-ever war-fighting drills in Australia, Exercise Talisman Sabre, are underway and expected to attract the attention of Chinese spy ships.
Australia launched missiles from...
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