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Australia defends Fiji pre-COP spending, says Climate talks critical for Pacific

Fiji, July 22 -- Australia's Minister for Pacific Island Affairs Pat Conroy has defended the cost of hosting the pre-COP climate meeting in Fiji, saying the event is essential to supporting Pacific co... Read More


Pacific must stay united as Climate threat grows, Solomon Islands Minister tells regional meeting

Fiji, July 22 -- Forum Chair representative and Solomon Islands Minister of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology Wayne Ghemu has called on Pacific countries to maintain a u... Read More


SPC official calls for Pacific Education systems ready for Climate, AI and labour mobility

Fiji, July 21 -- The Pacific must build education systems that are resilient, evidence-informed, culturally grounded and future-ready to respond to climate change, labour mobility and rapid technologi... Read More


Australian media report questions $4.2 million cost of Fiji Climate talks

Fiji, July 21 -- Australia's Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen is facing scrutiny over plans to spend more than AUD$4.2 million (US$2.94 million) on accommodation and meeting facilities for foreign ... Read More


Amata reaffirms Opposition to Seabed mining in American Samoa waters

Fiji, July 21 -- American Samoa Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata has reaffirmed her opposition to seabed mining in the waters surrounding the territory, saying her position has remained consistent despi... Read More


OACPS Ministers adopt reform agenda, Back Malabo declaration and resource mobilisation

Fiji, July 21 -- Ministers from the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) have adopted a series of decisions aimed at advancing the implementation of the Malabo Declaration, st... Read More


MCC touts Pacific, Fiji partnerships as strategic alternative to China's Belt and Road

Fiji, July 17 -- The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) has highlighted its work in Fiji and the wider Pacific as part of a broader U.S strategy to strengthen economic growth, secure critical supp... Read More


Tonga Media warns drug threat demands stronger reporting, Journalist protection

Fiji, July 17 -- The growing threat of illicit drugs across the Pacific is increasing pressure on Tonga's law enforcement and exposing journalists to greater risks, speakers told the Media Association... Read More


New Zealand, Fiji renew Duavata Partnership with focus on Trade, Security and Climate

Fiji, July 17 -- New Zealand and Fiji have renewed their Duavata Partnership for the next five years, committing to closer cooperation on democracy, economic growth, security, social development, and ... Read More


Pacific pushes for faster access to Climate finance

Fiji, July 16 -- Pacific Islands Forum Deputy Secretary General Desna Solofa says the region must improve access to climate finance, warning that global commitments have not translated into funding th... Read More