Pacific pushes regional Climate finance framework
Pacific Island countries are being encouraged to develop a Regional Pacific Climate Change Taxonomy to strengthen climate-responsive public financial management, improve transparency and accountability,...
New Zealand hosts Pacific Fisheries Ministers for landmark Forum Fisheries Committee meeting
Fisheries Ministers, senior officials and delegates from across the Pacific gathered in Aotearoa New Zealand Tuesday for the 25th Annual Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC)...
Fiji Military will not interfere in next election, says RFMF Commander
The Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) has assured the public it will not interfere in Fiji's next General Election.
Commander Major-General Ro Jone Kalouniwai...
Vanuatu Chiefs concern over use of name “Nakamal” in agreement
The President of the Malvatumauri Council of Chiefs, Chief Paul Robert Ravun, has raised concerns over the use of the name “Nakamal” in the...
Fiji Rugby and CoLab Cymru launch film series celebrating the stories behind the jersey
Fiji Rugby, in partnership with CoLab Cymru, has launched the first in a new series of short films celebrating the people, families and stories...
OACPS must adapt to global challenges, Secretary General says
The Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) must strengthen its institutions, improve coordination and focus on implementation as it responds to growing...
Tonga PM calls for Climate adaptation investment, says resilience is Pacific’s top security challenge
Tonga Prime Minister Lord Fatafehi Fakafanua has called for greater investment in climate adaptation, saying Pacific Island countries face their biggest security challenge from...
Not all bad news: SPREP highlights potential benefits of El Niño for some Pacific island countries
While El Niño is often associated with drought and extreme prolonged dry conditions for the western Pacific and wetter than normal conditions in the...
PM Wale heads to Fiji for key Pacific Troika talks
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale leaves today for Fiji on his fourth overseas trip since taking office, where he will attend the Pacific...
Australia signs landmark Vanuatu security deal to help parry China in Pacific
Australia and Vanuatu have signed a watered-down $500 million (US$345 million) security deal after months of negotiations.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Vanuatu counterpart Jotham...
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Pacific leaders step up climate and disaster push ahead of COP31, Approve Renewable Energy...
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific Islands Forum leaders have renewed their call for urgent global climate action, backing a stronger regional push to...
Transparency International calls for accountability in Pacific climate finance
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific communities will not fully benefit from growing climate finance unless governments, development agencies and project leaders are...
Pacific Leaders lock in Forum hosts to 2031
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific Islands Forum leaders have locked in the hosts for the next five annual leaders’ meetings, with New...