Optimising the role of public finance will advance universal energy access
The world has only seven years left to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).
Together with other custodian agencies of the goal seven – to...
With One Voice, Small Island Developing States build bridges for a Sustainable Energy Future
Expert Insight by: Arieta Gonelevu Rakai, Regional Programme Officer, Islands, IRENA
Considering the deepening global climate crisis, the urgent call for action to accelerate...
The 2024 IRENA Youth Forum ensures Young People are equipped to lead a Sustainable Energy future
The 2024 edition of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Youth Forum, themed ‘Youth at the Core of a Just Energy Transition: Skills, Empowerment...
Is there a hidden cost of China’s Pacific play?
By Teuku Riefky, Mohamad Dian Revindo, Universitas Indonesia
Solomon Islands host crucial elections keenly watched from Beijing to Washington, but only China is putting its...
Your quick guide to the Solomon Islands elections
By Priestley Habru, University of Adelaide and 360info Staff
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare could retain power on April 17, but who stands in his way...
Voters must re-register to participate in the 2026 general elections
With Parliaments’ approval, all eligible voters under law including Samoa’s diaspora must register or re-register to vote in the next general elections.
And the Office...
Washington nixes Guam and American Samoa’s bid for PIF membership
The federal government has poured cold water on Guam and American Samoa’s hopes of gaining membership of the Pacific Islands Forum, stating that U.S...
Samoa, Vanuatu lead Forum Observer team to 2024 Solomon Islands Joint Election
At the invitation of the Solomon Islands Electoral Commission, the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) has deployed an election observer mission to the Solomon Islands...
Vanuatu secure final spot at OFC U-19 Men’s Championship 2024
Vanuatu has triumphed at the OFC U-19 Men’s Championship 2024 – Qualifying by downing a 10-man Cook Islands 2-0 in front of a fervent...
Forum DSG Nayasi calls for unified action against transnational organised crime in the Pacific
At the launch of the Pacific Regional Transnational Organised Crime (TNOC) Disruption Strategy in Suva this week, Forum deputy secretary General Esala Nayasi says...
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Vanuatu’s Climate Change Minister urges urgent ocean stewardship on World Oceans Day amid climate...
As the world marked World Oceans Day, Pacific leaders have renewed calls for stronger global and regional action to protect marine ecosystems, warning that...
Former Forum SG Taylor urged Pacific to strengthen ocean governance and reduce economic dependence
Pacific nations have been urged to strengthen collective ownership of ocean governance and confront growing pressures on regional independence, with the former Pacific Islands...
Tokelau faces major financial crisis after expulsion from key regional fisheries scheme
Tokelau is facing a major financial crisis after its membership in a crucial regional fisheries body was abruptly terminated.
The three‑atoll Aotearoa New Zealand territory,...