Fears Pacific climate change “not on the agenda” for U.S aid funding
Donald Trump's 90 day pause on all USAID funding threw the sector into chaos. As the administration assesses which programme are considered suitable use...
Climate fight here and now, and linked to living costs: Sikulu
The Australian federal election looms as a pivotal opportunity for advocates seeking to mobilise voters on climate change action.
Joseph Sikulu, Pacific director for 350.org,...
Vanuatu PM instructs review of Capital Investment Immigration Plan funds
Vanuatu Prime Minister has instructed the Citizenship Commission to identify where funds generated under the Capital Investment Immigration Plan (CIIP) are held or have...
“My fish is your fish” Pacific solidarity in the fight for nuclear justice
Academics, students and regional leaders mark Nuclear Victims Remembrance Day at the University of the South Pacific’s Laucala campus.
“My Fish is Your Fish” serves...
Top Pacific diplomats ready for direct talks on Bougainville independence
The Pacific’s peak diplomatic bodies have signaled they are ready to engage with Papua New Guinea’s Autonomous Government of Bougainville as mediation begins on...
No more excuses: real climate action now
By Ralph Regenvanu, Minister for Climate Change, Energy and Environment, Republic of Vanuatu
Vanuatu stands with the 6PAC+ alliance at the IMO that includes the...
‘Fatal Watch’: Interview with documentary makers on fisheries observer deaths
By Edward Carver
Fisheries observers hold a job little known by the general public but essential to the health of the oceans: monitoring the work...
Tokelau is ‘my heart and soul’ – New Ulu-o-Tokelau Tuisano
Fakaofo's Esera Fofō Tuisano arrived at his first parliamentary session for the year as Ulu-o-Tokelau, or Head of State, with his daughter by boat...
Aviation a lifeline for the Pacific, says Forum SG Waqa
Forum Secretary General Baron Divavesi Waqa, Thursday emphasised the vital role aviation plays in the region’s future, calling it not just a mode of...
Guardian-class Patrol Boat RVS Takuare returned to Vanuatu, Australia welcomes Nakamal agreement
Australian deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles met with Minister for Internal Affairs, Andrew Napuat in Cairns Thursday to mark the...
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Pacific leaders seek US$500m resilience fund as climate impacts worsen
Pacific leaders are calling on governments, development partners and private investors to help raise US$500 million for the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF), warning that...
Forum Chair backs Australia’s COP31 role as Albanese defends conference spending
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has defended the cost of hosting and participating in COP31, saying climate action is a matter of Australia's national...
Multilateral Development Banks commit US$103 billion in climate finance as COP31 pushes implementation
Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) provided US$103 billion in climate finance to low- and middle-income countries in 2025 and mobilised a further US$35 billion in...