Pacific countries demand accountability and responsibility on climate finance
Officials gathering in Samoa for the Pacific Small Islands States (PSIDS) preparatory meeting for the 28th UN Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference of...
Island nations sign climate solidarity declaration in Indonesia
Dozens of island nations signed a declaration in Indonesia on Wednesday to boost solidarity and cooperation on fighting climate threats, including rising sea levels.
Smaller...
Fijians repatriated from Tel Aviv arrived safely in the country
Close to 200 Fijians including Fijian students studying in Israel were successfully repatriated by a Fiji Airways charted flight from Tel Aviv Wednesday.
In a...
Pacific Islanders on religious tours in Israel struggle to get home
Hundreds of Pacific Islanders were on the trip of a lifetime in Israel when war suddenly broke out.
Pesi Sikalu is one of many who...
Convention’s 10-year birthday marks commitment to prevent new mercury scare
Banning new mercury mines is among milestones achieved under the Minamata Convention, which is now 10 years old.
To help understand why this international treaty...
Sam Matavesi expected to play for Fiji against England despite father’s death
Fiji’s hooker Sam Matavesi is still expected to face England this weekend despite having dashed back to Cornwall to be with his family following...
Ratuniyarawa replaces Mayanavanua in Fiji squad
Fiji head coach Simon Raiwalui has replaced injured second-row Temo Mayanavanua with Apisalome Ratuniyarawa in his Rugby World Cup 2023 squad ahead of the...
Australian Rugby League Commission confident Pacific Championships will mark new era in international game
The Australian Rugby League Commission believes the inaugural Pacific Championships is the perfect vehicle to build on the momentum of last year's World Cup...
IAEA to conduct first extensive sampling of Marine Environment near Fukushima Daiichi since start of treated water release
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) scientists and international scientific observers will visit Japan next week to take marine samples near the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear...
Vanuatu Opposition labelled Salwai Government as unconstitutional, MP Gracia Shadrack suspended
Vanuatu Opposition bloc of former Prime Minister Sato Kilman has raised concerns over the election of Charlot Salwai, Member of Parliament of Pentecost and...
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Global warming will breach 1.5°C – but deep, fast cuts can still bring it...
With global temperature rise set to exceed 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, countries “must pull out all the stops” and urgently cut emissions to minimize...
UN agencies appeal for help to protect weakest from unprecedented El Niño
Two UN agencies issued a powerful appeal on Wednesday for immediate assistance to help communities already being impacted by the strongest El Niño weather...
Australia supports establishment of Renewable Energy Commissioner for the Pacific
A Pacific-led initiative to establish a Renewable Energy Commissioner (REC) for the Pacific has received support from Australia.
The initiative is designed to strengthen energy...