GCF Approves US$22.6 Million for Tonga Coastal Resilience Project
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board has approved a US$22.66 million grant for Tonga’s Coastal Resilience Project, supplemented by US$1.2 million in co-financing from...
14 Pacific leaders to attend PALM10 in Japan
Fourteen leaders from the Pacific Islands Forum will be attending the PALM10 meeting in Japan this week.
This was confirmed by Japan's Foreign Ministry Senior...
Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting to open in Tokyo
Japan and Pacific Island nations will discuss a range of common issues they face during a three-day summit due to open in Tokyo on...
Tonga’s preparations for Pacific Forum Leaders meeting in progress
Building is in progress for both the venue for the upcoming Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) leaders meeting and accommodation for delegates, who will arrive...
Niue Premier Tagelagi highlights the critical role of Ocean Education in Tokyo
Niue Premier Dalton Tagelagi says Ocean education can be a beacon of hope and sustainability for future generations.
He made the statement on Monday at...
French Polynesia President Brotherson advocates for Ocean Education and Sustainable Practices
The President of French Polynesia, Moetai Brotherson Monday emphasised the importance of sustainable development and traditional knowledge in preserving marine ecosystems.
“I find it very...
Niue Premier Dalton Tagelagi opens first honorary Consul office in Japan
The tiny Pacific nation of Niue has opened its first honorary consul in Japan.
The announcement was made by Niue Premier, Dalton Tagelagi in Tokyo.
“I...
French Polynesia President Brotherson discusses PALM10 Summit and shifts in Tourism strategy
French Polynesia President, Moetai Brotherson has shared his thoughts ahead of the PALM10 Summit to be held in Japan this week, focusing on Pacific...
Island nations fight climate change in unity with Japan
The Pacific islands cover nearly a fifth of the Earth’s surface, and Japan and the greater international community depend on these territories, primarily because...
Striding forward together
By Op-ed Fumio Kishida, Prime Minister of Japan
Japan and Pacific Island countries and regions, connected by the Pacific Ocean and kizuna (bonds), have been...
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Pacific Leaders to tighten partner engagement, review regional agencies
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific Islands Forum leaders are set to consider a major overhaul of how the region engages its 21 dialogue...
Food security, Climate finance and transnational crime top Pacific Leaders’ agenda
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Food security, climate action and finance, and transnational crime are expected to be among the key issues Pacific Islands...
Pacific Leaders to decide new rules for regional partnerships
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific Islands Forum leaders are expected to decide next week where partners will sit within the Forum’s regional architecture,...