When the ocean is sacred: Pacific theology and the governance of deep-sea mining
By Jaap Timmer, Emilka Skrzypek and Nicholas Bainton
Regulatory frameworks for deep-sea mining (DSM) treat the ocean as a space to be measured, governed and...
Kanaloa Consortium considers bypassing Moana Pasifika owners to deal directly with NZR
Kanaloa Consortium, who are bidding to buy Moana Pasifika's licence in the Super Rugby Pacific competition, are hoping their case can be given its...
U.S, PNG deepen security and economic ties in strategic dialogue
The United States and Papua New Guinea have pledged to deepen cooperation on security, law enforcement, digital connectivity and economic development following high-level talks...
Yap’s coral resilience project blends science with traditional knowledge
The Nature Conservancy has launched a three-year initiative to strengthen the resilience of Yap's coral reefs amid growing pressures on the region’s marine ecosystems.
The...
FFA Members discuss next steps on Article 30 implementation
Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) Members meeting in Wellington last week convened a dedicated session on Article 30 of the WCPFC Convention, as part of...
Manubada call – Pacific leaders shift from promises to pressure as region eyes energy independence
By Sera Tikotikovatu - Sefeti
The era of endless planning is over.
Pacific ministers ended five days of negotiations, technical sessions and ministerial talks here, adopting...
PRETMM6 warnings sharpen as Pacific Forum invokes Biketawa over growing fuel crisis
By Sera Tikotikovatu - Sefeti
Just hours after the Pacific Energy and Transport Ministers endorsed the outcome of PRETMM6 and warned that the region remained...
Pacific Energy and Transport Ministers conclude with strong Manubada call to action scaling connectivity for a Prosperous Blue Pacific
Pacific Energy and Transport Ministers have concluded the Sixth Pacific Regional Energy and Transport Ministers' Meeting (PRETMM6), issuing the Manubada Call to Action to...
Three candidates nominated for Solomon Islands PM’ s election
Three candidates have been nominated for Solomon Islands Prime Minister’s election scheduled for Friday, 15 May 2026.
The candidates are Peter Shanel Agovaka, MP for...
Forum Leaders invoke Biketawa Declaration
Pacific Islands Forum Leaders have invoked the Biketawa Declaration to support a coordinated regional response to the emerging energy crisis affecting the Pacific region.
Reaffirming...
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Papua New Guinea eyes supplying oil and gas to Pacific island nations
Papua New Guinea plans to increase its oil and gas production to supply its Pacific island neighbors and alleviate the burden shouldered by the...
Fiji and Panama lead global initiative to protect the Ocean’s “Twilight Zone”
New Mesopelagic Zone Conservation Challenge Calls for Better Stewardship of the Ocean's Food Warehouse and Carbon Pumpce
At the Our Ocean Conference today, Fiji...
Verified news must survive the AI age, say PNG media chief
Papua New Guinea’s media sector is pushing back against a new era in which social media, misinformation and artificial intelligence are reshaping the country’s...