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Forum Leaders back Indonesia's sovereignty, Push for 2026 West Papua visit

Fiji, Sept. 15 -- Pacific Islands Forum Leaders have reaffirmed their recognition of Indonesia's sovereignty over West Papua while pushing for a long-delayed human rights mission to take place. In th... Read More


Forum Leaders back Fiji's Green Climate Fund bid and launch PRF in Tonga

Fiji, Sept. 15 -- Pacific Islands Forum Leaders have taken major steps to strengthen climate finance, endorsing Fiji's bid to host a Green Climate Fund (GCF) regional office and formalising the Pacifi... Read More


Forum Leaders tighten rules on regional partnerships

Fiji, Sept. 13 -- Pacific Islands Forum Leaders have endorsed a new policy to govern engagement with external partners, aiming to strengthen Pacific ownership and ensure all partnerships align with th... Read More


Pacific Leaders unite to declare region an Ocean of Peace

Fiji, Sept. 13 -- Pacific Islands Forum Leaders have formally declared the region an "Ocean of Peace," a move they say is essential to protecting sovereignty, addressing climate threats, and confronti... Read More


ICJ Climate ruling equals accountability and action: President Whipps

Fiji, Sept. 12 -- Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr says the International Court of Justice (ICJ) advisory opinion on climate change must lead to accountability for major emitters and real action for... Read More


Pacific must turn ICJ opinion into real action: Regenvanu

Fiji, Sept. 12 -- Vanuatu Climate Change Minister Ralph Regenvanu says the Pacific must quickly translate the International Court of Justice (ICJ) advisory opinion on climate change into concrete refo... Read More


ICJ Climate ruling a tool to hold big polluters accountable: Palau President

Fiji, Sept. 12 -- Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr says the International Court of Justice (ICJ) advisory opinion on climate change gives vulnerable nations a powerful tool to demand accountability ... Read More


ICJ ruling strengthens Pacific Climate leadership: Marshall Islands envoy

Fiji, Sept. 12 -- Marshall Islands Climate Envoy Tina Stege says the International Court of Justice (ICJ) advisory opinion on climate change reinforces Pacific leadership and regional solidarity in th... Read More


ICJ climate opinion a milestone for Pacific accountability: Kiribati President

Fiji, Sept. 12 -- Kiribati President Taneti Maamau says the International Court of Justice (ICJ) advisory opinion on climate change is a landmark decision that strengthens the fight for accountability... Read More


ICJ ruling gives Pacific 'legal clarity' on climate obligations: Marshall Islands envoy

Fiji, Sept. 12 -- Marshall Islands Climate Envoy Tina Stege says the International Court of Justice (ICJ) advisory opinion on climate change delivers the legal clarity Pacific nations have long sought... Read More