Pacific Resilience Facility gains traction at COP28
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai
The Pacific Islands Forum Director of Programmes and Initiatives, Zarak Khan has provided an update on the...
Forum SG Puna support change of COP format for amplified youth voices
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai, UAE
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General, Henry Puna has called for a full revamp of the format...
Pacific firm on 1.5-degree goal at COP28, calls for Just Transition and Youth inclusivity
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai, UAE
As COP28 approaches its closing plenary next week, key stakeholders from the Pacific region weigh in...
Bringing scale and strength to the Pacific
By Sarah Stubbings, ANZ Regional Executive, Pacific
ANZ’s presence in the Pacific dates back 143 years and our commitment to this vibrant region is...
Bezos Earth Fund pledges US$100 million to support Pacific Islands’ Initiative to create the largest conservation effort ever
At COP28, Pacific Islands State Leaders launched a bold new Unlocking Blue Pacific Prosperity initiative to safeguard and revitalise the Blue Pacific Continent.
The Bezos...
Commonwealth unveils framework to help Pacific countries implement Living Lands Charter
A new implementation framework was launched Monday to facilitate coordinated action among the 56 Commonwealth countries, including Pacific member states, on land, biodiversity and...
How Does Solomon Islands Become the Worst Country in the Pacific with the Help of Western Media and Institutes?
An Opinion by Grace Ramo
Solomon Islands is now caught in the vortex stirred by superpowers both in and outside the region. Dominant countries, like...
‘Show us the money’ for Pacific Climate priorities: Reverend Bhagwan
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai, UAE
The General Secretary for the Pacific Conference of Churches (PCC) Reverend James Bhagwan, has drawn attention...
Milestone COP28 side event calls for urgent global action on 1.5°C goal
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai, UAE
Pacific Islands Forum Chair and Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has highlighted the nature of the...
Pacific Resilience Facility set to launch in 2025: Forum Chair Brown
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai, UAE
Cook Islands Prime Minister and Pacific Islands Forum Chair Mark Brown has announced at the COP28...
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ADB procurement reform lifts competition and quality in Pacific infrastructure projects
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
A new procurement approach introduced by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is increasing competition, widening bidder participation,...
Fiji and Australia deepen Pacific partnership with Vuvale Union, tackle fuel crisis and security...
Fiji and Australia have reaffirmed their deepening partnership, announcing progress toward a landmark “Vuvale Union” while pledging closer cooperation on security, climate action and...
ADB outlines new Pacific resilience push to counter rising external shocks
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) says its new Pacific Approach of 2026-2030 will focus heavily on building...