How Pacific communities have resonated with the passing of Charlie Kirk
By Marc 'Ake, USP Student Intern
The assassination of American political commentator Charlie Kirk earlier this month has been largely mourned by American leaders and...
Tuvalu PM urges urgent global action on sea-level rise in meeting with UNGA President Baerbock
"In our interconnected world, the challenges faced by small island nations like Tuvalu require urgent attention and collaboration. Meeting with President Baerbock today is...
When the Pacific Wins – We all Win – UNSG to Forum Leaders at UNGA80
Pacific Islands Forum Leaders met with the United Nations (UN) Secretary General for their annual dialogue on the margins of the High-level of the...
U.S to establish security ties between Marshall Islands and Guam
The U.S government is seeking to enhance its defence arrangement with the Marshall Islands by pairing it up with the Guam National Guard under...
Partnerships key as SIDS Centre of Excellence launched: Palau President Whipps
Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr has called for stronger global partnerships to help Small Island Developing States (SIDS) turn their vulnerabilities into resilience, as...
Vanuatu’s Climate Minister: ‘We Are Already Past Adaptation’
By Anna Broughel
During Climate Week in New York in 2025, I sat down with Minister Ralph Regenvanu of Vanuatu. We spoke about the significance...
Climate change, Deep-sea mining, and Taiwan cannot be ignored: Marshall Islands President warns UN
Marshall Islands President Dr Hilda Heine has told world leaders at the 80th UN General Assembly (UNGA80) that urgent global action is needed to...
PM Marape reaffirms PNG’s global climate leadership at UN Climate Summit
Prime Minister James Marape has reaffirmed Papua New Guinea’s commitment to global climate action, pledging stronger national targets and calling for greater international support...
Kiribati will adapt, refuse to sink in fight against Climate Change: UN told
Kiribati President Taneti Maamau has told world leaders at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) that his nation refuses to...
Tuvalu pledges 100 percent clean power by 2030 in new Climate commitment
“Our survival, and the survival of the planet, is on the line,” declared Prime Minister Feleti Teo of Tuvalu as he unveiled the nation's...
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Civil society shut out of new Pacific disaster fund, NGOs tell Fiji MPs
Civil society organisations are being shut out of a major new regional disaster and climate fund and only the Government can change that.
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UN Climate Change launches capacity-building for negotiators initiative
UN Climate Change has launched a new Capacity-Building for Negotiators (CB4N) initiative to ensure all Party delegates, particularly those from developing countries and youth...
On the Pacific journey to COP31
The COP31 Türkiye – Australia partnership that includes the Pacific is a first in the history of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change....