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From science on paper to limits on the water, across the major tuna RFMOs (WCPFC, IOTC, IATTC and ICCAT), four common themes are likely...
The Evolution of Australia’s Sports Diplomacy in the Pacific
Australia has made its biggest Pacific sporting bet so far. Will it deliver results for both Australia and the Pacific Islands?
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In December...
Pacific Senior officials meet in Nadi to align Pacific priorities for COP31 Presidency and Pre-COP Talks
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Guterres calls for fair transition to clean energy
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Vanuatu pushing on with climate UN resolution despite U.S resistance
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Fiji reinforces commitment to protect 30 percent of its ocean by 2030
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Former Fijian PM, police chief in custody on treason claims
Former Fijian military strongman is in custody, facing charges of inciting troops to overthrow a newly elected government in 2022.
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