Tonga joins call for fossil fuel non – proliferation treaty
Today, the Kingdom of Tonga formally joined a group of nations calling for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty.
The Prime Minister of Tonga, Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi...
New regional programme to increase gender equality in Pacific’s energy sector
By Elenoa Dimaira
A regional effort to increase Pacific’s women participation in the male dominated energy sector was launched Thursday by the Pacific Power Association...
Air Tuvalu aircraft arrives
The first-ever Tuvalu government-owned aircraft landed at the Funafuti International Airport on Thursday.
The Air Tuvalu Twin Otter T2-TV8 is expected to improve inter-island connectivity.
According...
Strong Pacific Voices: Elevating Traditional Knowledge in Climate Adaptation
By Jack Britton
The Pacific Islands are home to a wealth of traditional and cultural knowledge about climate adaptation, and it is a place where...
Pacific youth determined to make policy impact on good governance and anti-corruption
The University of the South Pacific Students’ Association launches a Youth Advisory Board on Governance in partnership with UNDP
The University of the South...
Ireland, Fiji and Great Britain target final Olympic ticket in Toulouse
By the end of Sunday, we will know the identity of the fourth and final team to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games...
World Rugby confirms lower tackle height law trials for community rugby
World Rugby Council has unanimously approved a recommendation that unions participate in trials of a lower tackle height in community rugby.
The opt-in trial, which...
Fijiana Drua deserve accolades, presented with spoils
It’s a journey that has been nothing short of extraordinary and Thursday the Fijiana Drua side were given their spoils.
Facing financial hardships during the...
U.S envoy hoping for progress in talks with Pacific islands ahead of Biden visit
The U.S presidential envoy leading negotiations to renew agreements with three Pacific island states said on Wednesday he will visit them next week hoping...
Fiji says brain drain is a challenge to renewable energy projects
By Elenoa Dimaira
Fiji and perhaps other Pacific Island nations are losing their experienced and skilled citizens to migration, which could have an impact on...
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“We are doing more than most” — GCF on adaptation finance
By Pita Ligaiula
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) says half of its climate finance is directed to adaptation, but Executive Director Mafalda Duarte acknowledges the...
“We need to make Pacific economies more resilient”: Green Climate Fund
By Pita Ligaiula
Climate change is already threatening key Pacific economic sectors, but the Green Climate Fund (GCF) says its investments are being designed...
Forum Leaders endorse Kava declaration, fisheries fund review and regional labour ministers
By Pita Ligaiula
Pacific Islands Forum Leaders have endorsed new regional measures on kava, fisheries and labour, including the establishment of a dedicated Regional Labour...