Calls on the World to expedite the delivery of renewable energy
The Global Renewables Alliance (GRA) has called on the world to expedite the delivery of renewable energy, in line with the commitments made at...
Tonga unveils Pacific Islands Forum theme, as other Pacific territories’ membership blocked
It could be confused with a political campaign slogan, but this year’s theme for the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum is: Transformative, Resilient, Pasifiki: Build...
Transition to renewables calls for new approach to energy security
Evolving concept of energy security must address energy demand, system flexibility, technology access and infrastructure development, says IRENA
The transition away from fossil fuels to...
Perhaps the numbers aren’t looking so good for Sogavare in the Solomons
By Terence Wood
Who will emerge as prime minister from Wednesday’s elections in Solomon Islands? The prime minister doesn’t shape policy in Solomons as...
Pacific nation hosts its biggest-ever election day
Ballots are due to be cast in one of the Pacific’s largest elections as Solomon Islanders, from the city to remote villages, choose their...
IRENA Director General urges stronger partnerships for Sustainable Energy future in SIDS
The Director General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Tuesday emphasised the need for strong partnerships to accelerate progress towards a resilient and...
SIDS Chair calls for action on energy transition and climate resilience
Barbados Minister of Energy and Chair of the SIDS Ministerial at the 14th IRENA Assembly, Lisa Cummins Tuesday highlighted the significance of recent developments...
IRENA DG urges lawmakers to accelerate renewable energy transition
The Director General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Francesco La Camera has stressed to lawmakers the urgent need for collective action to...
Ministers and energy leaders to advance energy transition and ensure UAE Consensus moves towards implementation
The International Renewable Energy Agency’s (IRENA) 14th Assembly kicked off Tuesday in Abu Dhabi, from 16-18 April 2024.
The meetings, presided over by Rwanda, gather...
Optimising the role of public finance will advance universal energy access
The world has only seven years left to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).
Together with other custodian agencies of the goal seven – to...
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Vanuatu Parliament to debate no-confidence motion against PM Napat Friday
Vanuatu leader of the Opposition and President of the Union of Moderate Parties (UMP), Ishmael Kalsakau, welcomed Wednesday's decision of the Court of Appeal...
Australian diplomacy must be principled, agile and proactive: DFAT Secretary Adams
Australia’s top diplomat says Australian diplomacy is being reshaped to meet a more dangerous and complex world, with a sharper focus on the Indo-Pacific,...
Global health is out of balance: WHO’s Dr Piukala
WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala has warned that global health systems are fundamentally out of balance, despite major...