Loss and damage: island nations face $75 billion climate change bill by 2050, as economic losses rise due to worsening storms and floods
The world's most climate vulnerable islands including Jamaica, Fiji and Samoa, face a spiralling bill for economic loss and damage tied to extreme weather...
Caleb Muntz shines as Flying Fijians condemn Wales to record-equalling 24- 19 defeat
Caleb Muntz scored 19 points as hard-hitting Fiji extended Wales' losing streak to a record-equalling 10 matches with a historic 24-19 victory in Cardiff...
Kangaroos hold off Tonga to claim Pacific Cup title
The Kangaroos have won the Pacific Cup for the first time after surviving a late scare from a fast-finishing Tongan side to claim a...
Teen debutant stars as Kiwis secure Pacific Cup safety
New Zealand have closed the curtain on a disappointing 2024 Pacific Cup campaign by avoiding relegation to the tournament's second-tier with a 54-12 victory...
Fetu Samoa turn on the power to earn Pacific Cup promotion
Fetu Samoa will join the Jillaroos and Kiwi Ferns in next year's Pacific Cup after rolling past the PNG Orchids 34-12 at CommBank Stadium...
President Whipps likely to win unless there’s a ‘miracle – Palau Election Commission
A Palau Election Commission (PEC) spokesperson says it's highly unlikely President Surangel Whipps Jr will lose the election.
Official results for the presidential election are...
COP29 – A make or break moment for the Blue Pacific?
By Dr Satyendra Prasad, Senior Fellow – Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and Climate Lead for Abt-Global
Pacific’s leaders, civil society, climate activists are...
Former Fiji PM Bainimarama granted early release under Corrections Act, says Fiji Corrections Service
The Fiji Corrections Service (FCS) has confirmed that former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has been granted early release as of today, in accordance with...
COP29: Vanuatu-driven ICJ climate change case looms amid emissions rise
With a new, revised schedule announced this week, the stage is set for the International Court of Justice (ICJ) proceedings on the obligations of...
With One Voice, Pacific nations take 1.5 to stay alive message to COP29
As Pacific countries make their way to Baku, Azerbaijan, a new United Nations report cautioning that current national climate plans fall miles short of...
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“We are doing more than most” — GCF on adaptation finance
By Pita Ligaiula
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) says half of its climate finance is directed to adaptation, but Executive Director Mafalda Duarte acknowledges the...
“We need to make Pacific economies more resilient”: Green Climate Fund
By Pita Ligaiula
Climate change is already threatening key Pacific economic sectors, but the Green Climate Fund (GCF) says its investments are being designed...
Forum Leaders endorse Kava declaration, fisheries fund review and regional labour ministers
By Pita Ligaiula
Pacific Islands Forum Leaders have endorsed new regional measures on kava, fisheries and labour, including the establishment of a dedicated Regional Labour...