Guterres calls for fair transition to clean energy
The world has “entered the age of clean energy” and renewables are now the cheapest, fastest and safest source of new electricity almost everywhere,...
Vanuatu pushing on with climate UN resolution despite U.S resistance
Vanuatu's climate envoy says they are pushing on with their UN resolution on the International Court of Justice's climate opinion, despite resistance from the...
Fiji reinforces commitment to protect 30 percent of its ocean by 2030
Fiji’s plan to conserve and sustainably manage 30 per cent of its marine areas by 2030 is a serious national policy aimed at protecting...
Queensland Premier polishes pitch to lure Trump to Australia
A state premier has ramped up a push to host a diplomatic summit that – if successful – would see Donald Trump become the...
It’s not gender or climate — it’s both or it’s neither
By Erin Anderson
Climate change and gender inequality are two of the biggest challenges we face today. Yet they are too often treated as separate...
Forum SG Waqa marks six years of Teieniwa vision, reaffirms anti-corruption pledge
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General, Baron Divavesi Waqa has reaffirmed the region’s commitment to integrity and accountability at the 6th Teieniwa Vision Anniversary Celebration...
Former Fijian PM, police chief in custody on treason claims
Former Fijian military strongman is in custody, facing charges of inciting troops to overthrow a newly elected government in 2022.
Also in custody is former...
U.S funding cuts threaten to ‘dry up’ future of Pacific scientists – expert
The training of the region's future scientists is set to “dry up" following United States funding cuts to major regional projects, a Pacific academic...
PM Marape reveals PNG Chiefs incentive, No tax for players, officials
Salaries and monetary benefits enjoyed by PNG Chiefs team officials and players will be tax-free, says Prime Minister James Marape.
“The best players on the...
Vanuatu’s Climate envoy urges nations to stand firm after U.S push to drop UN motion
Vanuatu's Climate envoy Ralph Regenvanu is urging countries to stay engaged, after the United States pushed for Vanuatu to withdraw a UN motion supporting...
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Cook Islands and New Zealand sign defence and security pact, $29.8m funding resumes
Cook Islands and New Zealand have today signed a Declaration on Defence and Security, setting out a clear and practical framework for how the...
Australia panel backs defence pact with PNG, moves to formal alliance
A key committee of the Parliament of Australia has recommended ratifying a new defence treaty with Papua New Guinea, a move that would elevate...
Fiji Government sets aside $1.96m for potential evacuation of Fijians in Middle East
Fiji Government has approved a contingency fund of $1.96 million(US$869,670) to support the possible evacuation of Fijian nationals from the Middle East as tensions...