U.S moves to reinvigorate Pacific partnership with big pledges in Port Moresby
The United States has rolled out a sweeping package of economic, security, and health commitments to Pacific Island nations, signalling what it calls a “reinvigorated” partnership...
Wenda welcomes Forum leader’s West Papua stand, warns credibility at risk
United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) President Benny Wenda has welcomed the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders’ communique reaffirming their 2019 call for...
Pacific Youth demand urgent action on migration and employment at Global Forum
At the XV Global Forum for Migration and Development (GFMD) in Riohacha, Colombia, Pacific youth leaders delivered their strongest warning yet: the future of...
Forum Leaders endorse ICJ Climate ruling, urge countries to step up
Forum Leaders have hailed the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) advisory opinion on climate change as a landmark win for the region and urged...
OACPS marks 50 years with new Brussels headquarters
The Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) has secured a new headquarters in Brussels, a milestone that leaders say reflects a revitalised...
Pacific Leaders push fisheries growth, back Kava declaration
Forum Leaders have agreed to ramp up efforts to secure greater economic returns from the region’s fisheries while backing a new regional declaration on...
Forum Leaders push urgency on Maritime boundaries, Back BBNJ treaty ratification
Pacific Islands Forum Leaders have reaffirmed their commitment to finalising all outstanding maritime boundaries and continental shelf submissions, calling the move critical to protecting...
Forum Leaders push gender equality, endorse new standing agenda items
Pacific Islands Forum Leaders have recommitted to gender equality, making it a permanent feature of their agenda and calling for stronger inclusion of women’s...
Forum Leaders sound alarm on drug crisis, Call for coordinated action
Pacific Islands Forum Leaders have issued a blunt warning that illegal drugs are becoming a major threat to the region’s security, health, and social stability.
In...
Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt sworn in as new Samoa PM
Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt was sworn in on Tuesday as Samoa’s new prime minister, alongside 31 successful candidates of his Faatuatua i le Atua Samoa...
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Forum SG Waqa urges Pacific climate champions to turn Pre-COP momentum into COP31 outcomes
Pacific political climate champions must turn the region’s priorities into concrete outcomes at COP31, Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa says.
Speaking at the...
COP30 President backs climate finance push and implementation drive ahead of COP31
COP30 President Ambassador André Corrêa do Lago says stronger cooperation between governments, finance ministers and development banks will be critical to turning global climate...
Bowen defends Australia’s climate role amid coal export concerns
Australian Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen says Australia’s shift towards renewable energy is central to its efforts to work with Pacific countries...