U.S seabed mining bid raises concerns for Cook Islands
A new attempt to authorise deep-seabed mining through United States domestic law could have far-reaching consequences for international ocean governance, Pacific states and the...
Chair Skea warns against excluding vulnerable nations from IPCC decisions
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Chair Jim Skea has stressed the need for vulnerable countries and small delegations to participate fully in climate...
Pacific leaders discuss development priorities with Israel
Pacific Islands Forum members have held their first briefing with Israel on development cooperation, identifying regional priorities and opportunities for technical assistance, training and...
Radical climate action urged to save Pacific nation
A Pacific leader turned activist has pleaded for empathy as he urges radical climate action to help save his island nation.
Former President Anote Tong...
Vanuatu says it expects fall in China’s police presence after signing Nakamal Agreement with Australia
The Australian federal government has notched a potentially significant strategic win in the Pacific, with Vanuatu saying China's police presence there was “expected to...
Jacob gets Fiji Bati party started after waiting nine years for an invite
Fiji front-rower Jacob Saifiti is familiar with this role.
The veteran pack leader showing the way for his young forwards.
Inspiring by actions, setting a platform,...
Pacific churches reject U.S call to end UN decolonisation mandate
The Pacific Conference of Churches (PCC) has rejected a United States call to end the mandate of the United Nations Special Committee on Decolonisation,...
U.S calls for end to UN decolonisation committee, criticises Pacific visits
The United States has called for the abolition of the United Nations Special Committee on Decolonisation, dismissing its annual work and visits to the...
Pacific leaders must turn climate promises into action at COP31: Former Fiji Ambassador to UN
Pacific leaders must use the momentum from the Fiji-Tuvalu Pre-COP31 meeting to secure climate finance, strengthen regional resilience and ensure the voices of vulnerable...
U.S Ambassador vacancies threaten global influence, national security
Delays in confirming United States Ambassadors are weakening Washington’s global influence and creating opportunities for China and Russia to expand their diplomatic presence, the...
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Earthjustice seeks to halt auction of 31M acres of seabed around American Samoa
A legal environmental group has sued the U.S government in a bid to stop the Trump administration from pushing through with the 19 November...
Vanuatu warns of illegal action over ‘second republic’ movement
The Vanuatu Government has warned that anyone involved in a reported attempt to establish a so-called “second republic” on Gaua Island could face prosecution,...
Pacific Islands work to protect coral reefs in face of daunting outlook ahead
For our Pacific Islands, also known as Large Ocean Island States, the forecast ahead for our coral reefs is grim. Coral reefs around the...