Solomon Islands concerned with Japan’s plan to discharge nuclear treated water into the Pacific Ocean
Solomon Islands has reiterated concerns over plans by Japan to discharge nuclear treated water into the ocean and its impact on the health of...
Former Tonga PM Tu’ionetoa passes away
Former Tongan Prime Minister Dr Pohiva Tu'ionetoa has passed away at the weekend.
He had been receiving medical assistance in the United States.
Tonga's Chief Secretary...
Samoa PM urges world to save Pacific people from climate crisis obliteration
The world must step back from the brink of climate disaster to save the people of the Pacific from obliteration, the prime minister of...
Pacific Ministers call for fossil fuel free Pacific
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Port Vila
An ambitious and historical call to action for a fossil fuel free Pacific was endorsed Friday in...
Pacific Islands Forum supports Port Vila call for a Fossil Fuel Free Pacific
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Port Vila
The fight for a fossil fuel free Pacific will not be without its detractors and opposition –...
Fiji nationals working to achieve the Transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy
Fiji's Assistant Minister in the office of the Prime Minister Sakiusa Tubuna last week contributed to discussions at the 2nd Pacific Ministerial Dialogue on...
UN Humanitarian Fund approves US$1.7m to support Vanuatu’s cyclone recovery
The UN’s Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) has approved US$1.7 million funding for recovery efforts in Vanuatu following twin Category-4 cyclones Judy and Kevin...
Commonwealth study finds increased focus on ocean-climate action
New research has found that most of the Commonwealth’s coastal and island states have mainstreamed ocean-based actions into their national climate commitments.
The Commonwealth Secretariat...
Queensland Reds survive Fijian Drua scare
Brad Thorn was left smiling through gritted teeth after the sloppy Queensland Reds defied another fast Fijian Drua finish to hang on for a...
Brumbies outclass Moana Pasifika in Canberra
A heavy dose of lineout power has carried the Brumbies to a fourth straight Super Rugby Pacific win, seeing off Moana Pasifika in an...
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Climate finance, adaptation and the transition away from fossil fuels will dominate negotiations at COP31 in Türkiye, as developing countries demand greater access to...
Vanuatu Parliament to debate no-confidence motion on Monday
Vanuatu Parliament will debate the no-confidence motion against the Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat on Monday next week, after Speaker Felix Stephen confirmed that...
Put the ocean at the centre of COP31
By Peter Thomson
For over 30 years, Pacific island countries have issued the same warning at the annual United Nations Climate Change Conference: the warming...