MANU SAMOA: One more to Go! Captain calls for moral support
As Manu Samoa prepares to face Belgium in a head-to-head showdown on Tuesday 18 November for the final place at Rugby World Cup 2027...
Pacific leaders push for “Pacific COP” as region backs Australia’s COP31 bid
Pacific leaders remain “cautiously optimistic” as the region steps up efforts to secure a home-ground climate summit, supporting the push for a Pacific COP...
Time for a Pacific COP – Ardern challenges the world
By Sera Tikotikovatu - Sefeti
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern has called for a Pacific COP.
And she has tied the Pacific to...
Deforestation in West Papua is out of control: Global MPs warn at COP30
As COP30 gets underway in Belém, a group of international parliamentarians has issued a stark warning that West Papua is facing accelerating deforestation, rights...
FSM unveils ambitious NDC 3.0 and methane roadmap at COP30
By Sera Tikotikovatu - Sefeti
The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) has reinforced its commitments under the Paris Agreement with the launch of its...
Japan and Fiji raise concerns over rapid military buildup in the region
Japan and Fiji have expressed concern over the growing militarisation in the Asia-Pacific, warning that the rapid military buildup by some nations threatens regional...
ICJ climate ruling a ‘Game Changer’ for Pacific youth
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) Advisory Opinion on climate change has been hailed as a historic victory for Pacific youth and Small Island...
Palau’s leader urges stronger climate action after New Zealand lowers methane targets
Palau's leader says the world needs to be working toward reducing emissions and "not dropping targets", in response to New Zealand slashing its methane...
Australia’s green energy push, Pacific ties face setback from COP31 impasse
Australia risks undermining efforts to establish itself as a leader in the green energy transition and letting down its vulnerable Pacific island neighbours if...
‘Ego manoeuvring’ behind the scenes at COP30, Pacific delegate at the UN climate talks says
“Political and ego manoeuvring” is happening behind the scenes at COP30 in Brazil, as Australia and Türkiye wrestle to host the United Nations climate...
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Cook Islands and U.S establish strategic framework for critical minerals research and supply chain...
The Cook Islands and the United States have agreed a non-binding Framework for Engagement and Cooperation to strengthen supply chains for critical minerals and...
ABG to establish Bougainville Bureau of Statistics, strengthening data-driven planning and governance
The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) is progressing the establishment of a Bougainville Bureau of Statistics, a major step toward strengthening evidence-based planning, accountable governance,...
Fiji’s fragile politics, erosion of trust after 2025 and the road ahead
By Shailendra B. Singh
“You want a friend in Washington? Get a dog.” Although made in an American context, this observation by President Harry S....