Tuvalu receives groundbreaking 3D atoll models to combat climate change and advocate for urgent action
This week, Tuvalu has officially received three 3D Atoll Models for Funafuti, Nanumea, and Nanumaga. The models were handed over to Prime Minister of...
Climate change: Paris Agreement goals still within reach, says UN chief
The effects of human-driven climate change surged to alarming levels in 2024, with some consequences likely to be irreversible for centuries - if not...
Rep from American Samoa calls for opening protected Pacific waters to tuna fishing
U.S Congresswoman Amata Radewagen, who represents American Samoa, has urged the Trump administration to reopen most of an enormous marine protected area in the...
Pacific’s top diplomat urges new cooperation amid U.S aid freeze
The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) member countries must work together and identify "other alternatives for cooperation" amid the United States' freeze on development assistance...
U.S might not cut pledged Pacific aid, NZ foreign minister says
The Trump administration might let hundreds of millions of dollars in aid pledged to Pacific island nations during former President Joe Biden’s time in...
PIF urges leaders to prioritise regional interests
With China increasing its influence, the Pacific Islands Forum is warning smaller nations to safeguard their sovereignty in new partnerships.
PIF Secretary-General Baron Waqa emphasises...
Chief cannot be named now, says COMPOL as Fiji PM lauds “interception” of weapons
Fiji Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu said they cannot reveal the name of the high chief who is allegedly involved in the importation of...
Vanuatu defends passport scheme in face of travel ban reports
The Vanuatu government is yet to receive any formal communication from the Trump administration about the country’s reported inclusion in a sweeping travel ban...
Forum SG applauds Pacific Political Climate Champions as they review COP 29 Outcomes
Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa inspired Pacific leaders during the debrief of Political Climate Champions in Nadi Tuesday, stressing the critical need for strong...
Kiribati reduces poverty by up to 70 percent, targets tech-facilitated violence, climate resilience CSW69
Targeted support for elderly, the unemployed, and those with disabilities have helped bring down poverty levels in Kiribati by up to 70 percent, Kiribati...
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Fiji Fisheries Minister Bainivalu backs $20m guarantee to keep PAFCO operating
Fiji’s Government is seeking to provide an additional $20 million (US$10 million) guarantee to the Pacific Fishing Company (PAFCO) to strengthen its operations, maintain...
Speaking with Climate Youth Negotiators from across the Pacific
For communities across the Pacific, climate change is not a distant threat, it is a daily reality. Climate change impacts, such as coastal erosion...
US$202 million Commonwealth Nature Initiative launched in Antigua and Barbuda to support protection of...
Commonwealth nations and regional partners come together in major initiative to mobilise resources to accelerate protection of nature
The Commonwealth Nature Initiative (CNI)was launched...