PNG aims to expand Marine Protected Areas: Kilepa
The third day of the Melanesian Ocean Summit commenced at the APEC Haus in Port Moresby, with discussions focusing on the future of marine...
Palau’s marine conservation success rooted in tradition
Steven Victor, the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Environment for Palau, shared insights into the country’s successful implementation of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and...
Tuvalu to launch historic first National Ocean Policy on World Ocean Day
Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo has announced his nation is finalising its first-ever National Ocean Policy, with plans to officially launch the framework on...
Tonga to launch National Ocean Policy in 2026
Tonga will launch its first National Ocean Policy this year, Prime Minister Lord Fatafehi Fakafanua announced at the Melanesian Ocean Summit.
He said the policy...
Palau pushes blue economy at Melanesia Ocean Summit
Palau’s Special Envoy of the President, Steven Victor, told the Melanesia Ocean Summit underway in Port Moresby that Pacific nations must harness ocean resources...
Marshall Islands stresses community role in ocean protection
The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) has told the Melanesian Oceans Summit that conservation must be rooted in communities and guided by traditional...
FSM special envoy urges regional unity at Melanesian Ocean Summit
Special Envoy for the President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), Kandhi Elieisar, addressed regional leaders at the Melanesian Ocean Summit Tuesday, calling...
Pacific nations secure more funding for climate and aid
Australia will provide more support to Pacific nations including funding for upcoming climate change summits and tax exemptions for some rugby league players.
Tuesday’s federal...
Tuvalu Prime Minister defines Ocean Health as frontline of National Security
Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo delivered an address at the 2026 Melanesian Ocean Summit Tuesday, declaring that the ocean is no longer merely an...
Fiji PM Rabuka calls for united Melanesian action to protect and sustain the Pacific Ocean
Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has reaffirmed Fiji’s commitment to regional ocean leadership, sustainable blue economies, and collective Pacific stewardship during his address at...
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Tuvalu receives the Planet Aqua Award for blue communities leadership at Venice Climate...
The Government and People of Tuvalu have received the PLANET AQUA Award – Blue Communities Category at Venice Climate Week 2026, in recognition of...
Fiji welcomes U.S-Iran agreement, says lower fuel prices will ease cost pressures
Fiji has welcomed the agreement reached between the United States and Iran, saying the development is a positive step towards reducing global tensions and...
Bougainville AG discuss ‘options’
The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) could consider “other options” if Parliament does not ratify the 2019 referendum results, following the tabling of the sessional...