Cost of hosting UN climate summit in Adelaide could reach $2 billion
Australia’s bid to host next year’s United Nations climate change summit in Adelaide could cost $2 billion (US$1.30 billion), according to new estimates.
While a...
Torres Strait to raise voice at COP30 climate talks in Brazil
COP30 climate talks in Brazil this week will hear from Torres Strait and Pacific advocates, including Climate Collective Zenadth Kes' Barbara Ibuai, in a...
Pacific braces for La Niña conditions as regional Climate Outlook released
La Niña conditions are very likely to establish across the Pacific over the coming three months, according to the official statement released after the...
‘It’s what our ancestors did’: Aitu vow to be giant killers
Cook Islands coach Karmichael Hunt and his players aren’t just satisfied with qualifying for next year’s World Cup, they aim to be “giant killers”.
The...
Pacific leaders tackle Climate displacement at DRM meeting in Palau
Pacific leaders have renewed calls and commitment for stronger regional coordination to address climate-induced displacement and disaster preparedness during the Second Pacific Disaster Risk...
Fiji PM Rabuka to visit Japan for bilateral talks with PM Takaichi
Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka will pay an official working visit to Japan from 12 to 15 November at the invitation of Japanese Prime...
Antigua and Barbuda ignites Commonwealth journey to CHOGM 2026 with new theme on partnership and prosperity
The Commonwealth Secretariat and the Government of Antigua and Barbuda has unveiled the official theme for the 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM)...
Paris Agreement working, but not fast enough: UN Climate Chief Stiell
UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell has warned world leaders that while the Paris Agreement has bent the curve on global heating, the...
In Brazil, Guterres calls for ‘fair, fast and final’ shift to clean energy
UN Secretary-General António Guterres is continuing his campaign to accelerate the global switch from fossil fuels to clean energy – “the cheapest source of...
NZ has a ‘challenge and particular issue … about transparency’ with Cook Islands government, PM Luxon says
New Zealand has a “challenge and a particular issue with the Cook Islands government about transparency”, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says.
He made the comments...
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Tonga’s PM wants to reset relations with U.S
Tonga's Prime Minister is seeking a diplomatic reset with the United States, following a U.S travel ban on Tongans.
Lord Fakafanua has invited the U-S...
Fiji PM Rabuka orders appeal after High Court ruling on FICAC dismissal
Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has directed that an appeal be lodged following a High Court ruling related to the dismissal of the former...
FFA DG sets priorities agenda as Members meet for PW5
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