Big polluters’ legal obligations are in treaty: Australia
Australia has reiterated its commitment to the Paris Agreement on climate action but does not think high-emitting countries have further legal responsibilities to stave...
No deal on plastics treaty, our work continues
“We are drafting a treaty for the ages. A treaty to protect our environment, our health and our future. Getting this right is critical....
Filling our cup with the next wave of Pacific negotiators
Negotiating an internationally legally binding instrument to end plastic pollution including in the marine environment is no easy task.
With approximately 4,000 delegates representing over...
Overnight curfew lifted in New Caledonia
New Caledonia's High Commissioner has announced its curfew has been lifted.
It was first brought in after riots broke out in May and has been...
K100 million allocated for PNG NRL bid support programme
The Papua New Guinea Government has allocated K100 million (US$25 million) in the 2025 National Budget to sports which was handed down last Friday...
Western Pacific sees 16 new HIV infections and six AIDS-linked deaths every hour
While other regions in the world have made notable progress in curbing new HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths, the Western Pacific still faces significant...
ANZ CEO hails Fiji’s economic rebound, reinforces commitment to Pacific
ANZ Group CEO, Shayne Elliott has praised Fiji's quick economic recovery and reaffirmed the bank’s long-standing commitment to the Pacific region.
Speaking at the Reserve...
Marshall Islands and Palau lead charge on U.S. Tuna treaty amendments
The Marshall Islands and Palau have signed the MOU for the U.S Tuna Treaty to apply the 2024 amendments to the Treaty on Fisheries...
U.S backs Pacific fisheries with new access agreement
In a significant step for Pacific fisheries, U.S Ambassador Marie Damour on Monday hailed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Fishing...
Australia to present argument in landmark climate case
Australia is preparing to deliver its position on what obligations states have to address climate change and help Pacific Island nations facing the existential...
Latest article
Pacific Leaders’ 2050 Plan gains ground but gaps remain, Forum report shows
Pacific Islands Forum members are making progress on a long-term regional plan, but challenges remain in turning commitments into results, according to a new...
Lopsided deal: Legal analysis raises concerns over Tonga’s deep-sea mining agreement
When Pacific leaders gather to discuss the future of deep-sea mining, the conversation often centres on economic opportunity. For Tonga, that promise has come...
China-U.S competition for rare earths sparks plan to mine Pacific seabed near Guam
A U.S plan to potentially mine an area of Pacific seabed roughly the size of Nevada near two U.S territories is the latest example...