Invest in SDGs ‘like never before’ implores UN chief
A “rescue plan” for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) must now result in policies, budgets and investment to ensure a more just, equitable and...
NZ to sign the Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction Agreement this week
New Zealand Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta will represent New Zealand at the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York...
Pacific region to drive the progress of its priorities and aspirations: Forum Chair Brown
Cook Islands Prime Minister and Forum Chair, Mark Brown says in consideration of the region geostrategic environment, the time is ripe for the Pacific...
U.S President Biden to meet Pacific Leaders in Washington next week
U.S President Joe Biden will host Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) leaders at the White House on 25 - 26 September 2023 during the second...
Sponsor an ocean? Tiny island nation of Niue has a novel plan to protect its slice of the Pacific
The tiny Pacific island nation of Niue has come up with a novel plan to protect its vast and pristine territorial waters — it...
Fiji PM Sitiveni Rabuka receives warm welcome at UN General Assembly
At the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka was greeted by the United Nations Secretary General, Antonio...
Pacific warned to protect tuna
The growing presence of Chinese fishing vessels in the Pacific poses a threat to Papua New Guinea and other Pacific Island countries’ exclusive economic...
Time for Action Not Words – Making Pacific Tuna Sustainable
By Ryan Orgera, Global Director, Accountability.Fish
If you've eaten a tuna sandwich or salad, there's a good chance your meal was caught in the...
Fiji show the way, but it is unlikely many others will follow
Fiji’s victory over Australia at the World Cup was a boost for smaller rugby nations and a sign of the Pacific islanders’ rapid improvement,...
‘Hits a little bit different’: Luatua on Manu Samoa win
A change in eligibility laws has given new life to the international careers of many former All Blacks who hail from the mighty Pasifika...
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Forum SG Waqa says Pacific unity key amid growing global interest
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa says the Pacific remains united and firmly present on the global stage, as leaders continue to advance...
Pacific Islands Forum eyes pre-COP Summit to advance regional climate priorities
The Pacific Islands Forum will engage in a pre-COP leaders’ summit in 2026, as regional leaders work to ensure Pacific priorities remain central to...
Trump signs order to further restrict entry of foreign nationals to U.S, includes Tonga
U.S President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Tuesday that further restricts and limits the entry of foreign nationals to the United States, the...