Former Pacific leaders group urges Australia to increase 43 percent emissions cut
Former Pacific leaders have called for “urgent actions” to reduce global carbon emissions, including a commitment to no new coal or gas projects as...
Thousands miss out in PNG polls as leaders demand explanation
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Flying Fijians coach Vern Cotter rings some changes for the match against Australia A
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Star trio marked absent as Tonga change eight for Samoan game
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Forum Foreign Ministerial 2022 convenes in Suva
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Dire state of ocean’s health met with tide of pledges at UN Ocean Conference, as Lisbon Declaration launches new chapter for ocean action
The five-day UN Ocean Conference ended today with more than 150 countries collectively agreeing to scale up science-based and innovative actions to address the...
Scientific collaboration and knowledge-sharing is essential
By Pita Ligaiula in Lisbon, Portugal
The United Nations Ocean Conference(UNOC2022) has heard scientific collaboration and knowledge-sharing is essential to protecting humanity’s shared ocean heritage.
Speaking...
Princess Eugenie visit Pacific booth in Lisbon
By Pita Ligaiula in Lisbon
A member of the British Royal family- Princess Eugenie the youngest daughter of Prince Andrew, Duke of York and Sarah,...
Four Pacific countries ratifies Port State Measures Agreement
By Pita Ligaiula in Lisbon, Portugal
Four Pacific countries have ratified Port State Measures Agreement (PSMA).
This was revealed by Pacific Oceans Commissioner and Forum Secretary-General,...
Tuvalu attend UN Oceans conference despite diplomatic spat with China
By Pita Ligaiula in Lisbon
The Pacific nation of Tuvalu is well represented at the UN oceans Conference(UNOC) in Lisbon this week despite diplomatic spat...
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