Japan’s decision to discharge radioactive waste water into the Pacific ‘unconscionable’
By Pita Ligaiula
Japan’s plan to discharge radioactive waste water into the Pacific has been described by Acting Forum Secretary General, Dr Filimon Manoni ‘unconscionable’.
Dr...
World Oceans Day underscores need to protect ‘the foundation of life’
Over a third of global fish stocks are being harvested at unsustainable levels – just one example of how human activity is harming oceans,...
Small Islands states urge world leaders to take action against plastics
World leaders should take action to protect small island nations from “choking on plastics.”
This was said by Small Islands States during the Global Plastics...
Fiji and NZ to collaborate further on issues of common interest
Fiji and New Zealand will continue to collaborate further on issues of common interest.
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Fiji PM Sitiveni Rabuka says New Zealand has ‘lion’s share’ of trade, talks PACER Plus
Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says New Zealand currently receives the “lion’s share” of trade between the countries - something he wants to dramatically...
World Oceans Day 2023: integrating climate change in ocean management for a resilient Blue Pacific
The ocean is under immense pressure from climate change and human activities. Ocean warming, deoxygenation or sea level rise are altering physical and biological...
Denmark and SPC sign a Memorandum of Understanding to support Pacific Island countries in addressing loss and damage caused by climate change
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Denmark and the Pacific Community (SPC) have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) formalising...
Fiji reconsiders security ties with China amid Pacific tensions
Fiji’s leader indicated Wednesday his nation is reconsidering its security ties with China at a time that geopolitical tensions in the Pacific are rising.
Prime...
Vanuatu PM: climate change is greatest threat to regional security
Vanuatu Prime Minister, Ishmael Kalsakau, says Pacific security is about the security of the Pacific peoples and their way of life as identified by...
Tuvalu’s Foreign Minister visit Australia
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wednesday welcomed Tuvalu's Foreign Minister, Simon Kofe, to Adelaide.
“I was delighted to meet Minister Kofe again, after my visit to...
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