Pacific nations demand Climate Justice at The Hague press for accountability on global emissions
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague has become a battleground in the global fight against climate change, as the Cook Islands,...
Climate crisis demands urgent mitigation action and finance for community-led action grounded in Indigenous knowledge, says expert
Climate change has radically impacted the basic human rights of ni-Vanuatu people, and the international community must urgently implement its mitigation and finance obligations...
NZ Foreign Minister Peters visit to New Caledonia concludes
New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters has completed his visit to New Caledonia, New Zealand’s closest neighbour.
“Over the last few days, we have listened...
Lilo moves to dethrone Solomon Islands PM Manele with no-confidence vote
After weeks of speculation, it’s now confirmed that Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele will face a no-confidence vote in the current sitting of...
Vanuatu instability may revive Australia security pact
A shelved security pact with Australia could be back on the table should Vanuatu change its government in the coming weeks: either at a...
Top polluting nations dispute climate accountability at international court
Dueling powers the United States, China and Russia are having a rare moment of unanimity on the world stage. But it’s likely at the...
Child Justice Bill passed in Fiji Parliament
The Fiji Parliament has passed the Child Justice Bill Thursday.
There was no opposition to the Bill.
Minister for Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection...
UNICEF applauds Fiji for adopting important child protection laws
UNICEF welcomes Fiji’s passage of the new Child Care and Protection Act as well as Child Justice Act, commending the Government’s efforts to strengthen...
Trusted partner to the Pacific, or giant fossil fuel exporter? This week, Australia chose the latter
By Wesley Morgan
Australia has long tried to be two things at once – a trusted friend to Pacific nations in a bid to reduce...
Oceania Sevens: Samoa and Tonga favourites at Honiara rugby tourney
Samoa and Tonga's sevens rugby teams are top contenders for qualification into the World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series at this weekend's 2024 Oceania Rugby...
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Forum Foreign Ministers activate regional crisis mechanism as Middle East conflict threatens Pacific fuel...
Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers have endorsed a new Regional Response Mechanism to help the region manage the growing economic and security risks arising...
Guam Governor signs ban on deep-sea mining, violators face $50K fines
Guam Governor Lou Leon Guerrero signed a bill into law banning deep-sea mining from Guam and its nearshore waters under threat of fines of...
Pacific Trade officials meet to shape region’s Trade agenda ahead of Ministerial talks
Senior trade officials from Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) member countries convened today at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat to discuss key trade and economic...