Australia’s green energy push, Pacific ties face setback from COP31 hosting 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...
Australian PM disputes price tag attached to major climate meeting
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese rejects suggestions it could cost Australia more than $2 billion (US$1.30 billion) to host a major climate summit.
The prime minister...
The scientist who helped win the fight to protect a sacred piece of the Pacific
Respected ocean expert Katy Soapi continues to advocate to protect Tetepare, one of the last untouched places in Solomon Islands
By Sera Tikotikovat- Sefeti
Scientist Katy...
Climate finance is a legal duty, not charity: Pacific SIDS tell World
Solomon Islands Environment Minister Polycarp Paea has delivered a blunt message in Belém, warning that Pacific nations are “at the frontline of a climate...
Climate finance is not charity, it’s climate justice, Pacific nations at COP30 Ministerial Roundtable
Pacific countries have reiterated the urgent need for scaled-up, predictable, and simplified climate finance to address the impact of the climate crisis.
The call was...
COP31 deadlock: Australia has the votes, Türkiye won’t move
By Sera Tikotikovatu- Sefeti
While the world learned early on that Ethiopia will host COP32, the question of who will host COP31 remains unresolved after...
SPREP echoes Pacific call for grant-based adaptation finance to address climate change impacts at COP30
The Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) has echoed the growing chorus from its Pacific membership calling for grant-based financing to aid...
Pacific Islanders march in Belém alongside thousands for climate action
During COP30 in Belém do Pará, Brazil, more than 50,000 people took part in the People's March for Climate, including a group of Pacific...
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...
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U.S Congressional commission warns China’s Pacific infrastructure projects could pose a military threat
Chinese-funded infrastructure projects across the Pacific Islands may appear civilian on the surface but could provide future military access for Beijing, senior members of...
Tokelau general election results returned
The results of the 2026 Tokelau general election have been returned, after voters went to the polls last Thursday. The results were announced by...
Fiji yet to decide on Gaza stabilisation force invitation
Fiji’s Minister for Defence Pio Tikoduadua has clarified that Fiji has not yet made any commitment to participate in an international stabilisation force for...