Drought declared in parts of Tonga as El Niño intensifies
The Tonga Meteorological Service has declared drought across all major islands that make up the kingdom, including Tongatapu, Niuatoputapu, Ha’apai and ‘Eua.
Niuafo’ou, a remote...
‘3 years, no convictions’ – U.S report keeps Fiji on Tier 2 watch list
Fiji has failed to secure a single human trafficking conviction for the third consecutive year, despite identifying 50 victims and launching new investigations, according...
OPINION: Minamata tragedy: Lessons for Pacific media
By PACNEWS Editor Makereta Komai in Minamata, Japan
A local Japanese newspaper is looking back at 70 years of the Minamata mercury poisoning tragedy...
V’landys vows to defend court action against NRL over PNG Chiefs name
NRL supremo Peter V’landys has vowed to take on New Zealand Rugby in court after it launched legal action which could force the Australian...
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...
Pacific climate concerns must shape COP31 agenda: Bowen
Australian Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen says Australia has used the Pacific Pre-COP31 to elevate the region’s climate priorities internationally, arguing that...
Government and communities unite to eradicate mongoose from Amami-Oshima
By PACNEWS Editor, Makereta Komai in Amami-Oshima, Japan
A 20-year partnership between the Japanese Government and local communities has successfully eradicated the Asian mongoose from...
Australia, Türkiye to take forward presidency-led decision at COP31
Australia and Türkiye will take forward a presidency-led decision at COP31 aimed at strengthening climate action and keeping the 1.5-degree Celsius temperature goal within...
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Commonwealth leaders commit to climate finance, trade and Pacific resilience
Commonwealth leaders have committed to strengthening climate finance, protecting Pacific maritime boundaries and expanding trade and investment, as they called for urgent action to...
Vanuatu no confidence in motion
The Vanuatu government led by Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat maintains that it continues to command majority support in Parliament despite a motion of...
U.S Midterm results put Pacific military and seabed plans under fresh scrutiny – experts
The midterm elections in the United States could bring closer scrutiny of Washington’s growing military footprint and push to secure seabed minerals across the...