UN court gets request for advisory opinion on climate change
The United Nations’ highest court confirmed Wednesday that the General Assembly has asked for it to issue an advisory opinion on “the obligations of...
New 10-year partnership between USP and New Zealand grounded in the value of Pacific regionalism
The University of the South Pacific (USP) and Aotearoa New Zealand have announced a new 10-year partnership to support the long-term success of the...
NZ deputy PM Sepuloni reaffirms support for Fiji
Fiji and New Zealand's exemplary partnership provides remarkable opportunities to advance sustainable economic development and build stronger future for the communities in Fiji, Pacific...
Australian Foreign Affairs Minister outlines vision for peace in the Indo-Pacific
Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong has outlined her government's ambition to “avert war and maintain peace” in the Indo-Pacific region
Wong addressed the National...
Pacific Island countries to develop advanced warning system for Tuna migration
Climate change and warming ocean waters are causing tuna fisheries to migrate to international waters, away from a country’s jurisdiction, thereby putting the food...
Traditional knowledge and climate science – a recipe for resilience
The importance of integrating traditional knowledge into climate science and services was highlighted during a briefing with the Vanuatu Meteorology and Geohazard’s Department’s Climate...
Potential debut for Fijian Drua player Kalione Nasoko
Fijian Drua Head Coach Mick Byrne has included 2020 Tokyo Olympics Gold Medalist Kalione Nasoko in his matchday 23 for the Super Rugby Pacific...
Fijian Drua’s Culture Round jersey unveiled
The Fijian Drua will don a special jersey to mark Culture Round of the 2023 Shop and Save Super Rugby Pacific season when they...
Climate change is our gravest concern: Forum DSG Manoni
“Climate change is our gravest concern and we continue to observe on an annual basis how this affects our region,” says Forum Deputy Secretary...
NZ and UK Foreign Minister to jointly meet with Samoan leaders
New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta will travel to Samoa today, for bilateral meetings in Apia with the Government of Samoa.
Mahuta will be...
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Naoero opens embassy in Jerusalem, drawing regional and international condemnation
Naoero has opened an embassy in Jerusalem, becoming the ninth country to establish its diplomatic mission in the city and drawing condemnation from Jordan...
11 years on, Pacific Meteorological leaders revisit Nuku’alofa declaration
The Pacific Meteorological Council (PMC) is meeting today in Tonga to revisit commitments first made more than a decade ago.
The meeting comes 11 years...
Sea level rise is locked in, UN overshoot pathway too late for the Pacific
By Elenoa Masi
The United Nations has suggested a pathway to manage global warming, which is now predicted to breach the 1.5 degrees target in...