Scientists explore Samoa in support of nation’s trailblazing Plan, Already achieved to trotect 30 percent of its Ocean
Over the course of four weeks, National Geographic Pristine Seas will survey marine life in Samoa's newly-protected marine areas, home to a dazzling array...
First Nations & Pasifika XV and Tonga to Make History in Inaugural Kaume’a Ofi Trophy Clash
A new milestone in the growing partnership between Tonga Rugby Union, Rugby Australia and the Australian Government will be marked this September, with the...
Forum SG Waqa urges Smaller Island States to retain Political leadership amid regional reforms
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa has called on Smaller Island States (SIS) to retain political ownership of their priorities while using existing...
World leaders need to see Pacific climate impacts firsthand: PM Rabuka
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says it would be “a sad thing” for Fiji if world leaders fail to attend the pre-COP31 climate meeting in...
Solomon Islands stands firm on One China Policy: PM Wale
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to the One China policy.
Speaking in Parliament, Prime Minister Wale emphasised its importance...
Fiji says preparations on track for Pre-COP31 Meeting
Fiji says preparations for hosting the Pre-COP31 Meeting are progressing well, with government agencies working alongside international partners to finalise arrangements for the key...
Wong heads to Fiji for Pacific Foreign Ministers Meeting ahead of Palau Summit
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong will travel to Fiji to attend the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Foreign Ministers Meeting on Friday, where regional leaders...
Calls growing to sack Winston Peters after his ‘go back to your own country’ remarks to NZ MP
Opposition parties say Winston Peters can no longer serve as New Zealand’s Foreign Minister after telling Green MP Lawrence Xu-Nan to “go back to...
U.S. and Solomons deepen partnership
Solomon Islands and the United States are moving to deepen their partnership, with leaders from both countries declaring renewed momentum in bilateral ties during...
President Toroama rejects PNG stand on Bougainville vote, says Independence mandate cannot be denied
Bougainville President Ishmael Toroama has launched a strong defence of Bougainville’s push for independence, rejecting Papua New Guinea’s position that Parliament can refuse to...
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“We are doing more than most” — GCF on adaptation finance
By Pita Ligaiula
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) says half of its climate finance is directed to adaptation, but Executive Director Mafalda Duarte acknowledges the...
“We need to make Pacific economies more resilient”: Green Climate Fund
By Pita Ligaiula
Climate change is already threatening key Pacific economic sectors, but the Green Climate Fund (GCF) says its investments are being designed...
Forum Leaders endorse Kava declaration, fisheries fund review and regional labour ministers
By Pita Ligaiula
Pacific Islands Forum Leaders have endorsed new regional measures on kava, fisheries and labour, including the establishment of a dedicated Regional Labour...