Kiribati committed to resilient development pathway for its outer islands
While its islands may be small and low-lying, Kiribati is a mighty ocean state. And at COP30, Kiribati spotlighted its strength and resilience through...
Fractured relationship between NZ-Cook Islands dealt another blow
The fractured political relationship between New Zealand and the Cook Islands has been dealt another major blow.
Confidential documents leaked to 1News reveal the Cook...
Pacific leaders see International Court’s opinion as legal compass at COP30
This week's gathering of world leaders in Belém, Brazil, is “a very crucial climate conference,” according to Vishal Prasad, the director of Pacific Islands...
UNDP calls for Peace-Positive Climate Action as global risks deepen
UN Assistant Secretary-General and UNDP Bureau Director Marcos Neto have urged countries to align climate finance with peacebuilding efforts, warning that the world is...
Cook Islands delays seabed mining decision, extends exploration to 2032
Cook Islands will extend seabed minerals exploration for a further five years, pushing the decision on whether to mine its polymetallic nodules-rich seafloor to...
Pacific delegates safe as COP30 indigenous protest flares
By Sera Tikotikovatu- Sefeti
Pacific delegates and participants are reportedly unharmed by the unrest, which erupted at COP30 Wednesday.
Security has been heightened after an indigenous...
Fiji and Pacific partners call for greater investment in the Pacific Resilience Facility
Pacific leaders have issued a strong call for increased global investment in the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF), a home-grown regional fund designed to channel...
Pacific leads call for climate finance shift at COP30
The Solomon Islands has joined Pacific Island nations in calling for a complete transformation in the way climate finance is delivered, during the 30th...
Pacific CSOs condemn U.S plans to hold nuclear tests
Pacific civil society organisations have condemned any plans by the United States administration to resume nuclear weapons testing.
This follows reports that the Trump administration...
Waikato researcher calls for a rethink of Pacific climate change imagery
Photos of “sinking” Pacific Islands are powerful symbols of climate change, but a University of Waikato researcher says they tell only part of the...
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WCPFC report shows record Pacific tuna catch, warns of climate change risks
The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) has confirmed record tuna catches in the Pacific, while warning of growing uncertainties linked to climate...
Tonga PM welcomes U.S deal to explore deep-sea minerals amid environmental concerns
The recently elected leader of Tonga has described a deal to partner with the U.S on deep-sea mineral exploration as an “exciting development” amid...
Pacific climate finance gaps threaten local resilience
Climate finance in the Pacific is not keeping up with urgent needs, as complex systems, slow approvals, and financial risks still block access to...