Alarm sounded on radioactive risk from deep sea mining
Plucking minerals from the ocean floor risks disturbed radioactive material entering the marine food chain, an anti-deep sea mining group warns.
The Deep-Sea Mining Campaign...
Fiji Military Commander Kalouniwai given option to extend term, PM Rabuka reveals
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka revealed that the Constitutional Offices Commission had decided to offer Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) Commander Major-General Ro Jone...
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...
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CROP heads discuss 2050 strategy, energy crisis and COP31 preparations
The 66th Heads of Council of Regional Organisations of the Pacific (CROP) Meeting convened at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat on Tuesday, focusing on...
Southwest Pacific’s last tropical glacier could vanish within months
The Southwest Pacific is facing mounting climate risks as its vast ocean expanse becomes hotter, more acidic and more dangerous for coastal communities, the...
Australia, Solomon Islands begin talks on comprehensive treaty as Albanese announces education package
Australia and Solomon Islands will begin negotiations on a new comprehensive treaty, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirming discussions are already underway following talks...