PACNEWS THREE, 09 OCTOBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Forum SG Waqa urges Pacific climate champions to turn pre- COP momentum into COP31 outcomes2. PACIFIC — COP30 President backs climate finance push and implementation drive
PACNEWS ONE, 08 OCTOBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific demands climate action as 1.5C limit comes under threat: UN deputy SG2. PACIFIC — France urges big emitters to act as Pacific pushes climate agenda ahead of COP313.
The defence boon
AS China continues to show its intent to expand the Belt and Road Initiative, the United States and Australia have been forced to respond.
Fiji land an option
KIRIBATI became the world’s largest consumer of Vanuatu kava in 2024, importing a staggering 280 tonnes at a cost of around $FJD33.6
PACNEWS TWO, 07 OCTOBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Tuvalu PM Teo urges Pacific leaders to unite behind Taku Pakasoa climate declaration2. PACIFIC — COP31 cannot be another climate ‘talk fest’: Solomon Islands PM Wale3.
Movers and Shakers
MARK Brown will continue as Prime Minister of the Cook Islands following the 2026 general election. This after the Cook Islands Party,
PACNEWS TWO, 06 OCTOBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Japan labour shortage opens opportunities for skilled Pacific workers2. PACIFIC — Pacific risks are human risks, warning must be heeded: Fiji PM Rabuka3. PACIFIC — Fiji
PACNEWS SPORTS, 06 OCTOBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY LEAGUE — Saifiti boosts Fiji Bati forward depth for World Cup2. RUGBY LEAGUE — ‘Freak’ Nawaqanitawase catches Wallabies’ eyes before Rugby return3. RUGBY
PACNEWS ONE, 06 OCTOBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FIJI — Fiji to hold constitutional referendum on 09 December: PM Rabuka2. PACIFIC — Pacific pre-COP opens with call for action on 1.5 to stay alive3. PACIFIC — PNG commits PGK25
PACNEWS TWO, 05 OCTOBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific priorities take centre stage at Pre-COP312. PACIFIC — 1.5 to Stay Alive not a slogan, but a lifeline for the Pacific3. PACIFIC — Pacific climate advocates set
We Have CROSSED 7 of the 9 Planetary Boundaries: Pacific Feminists Renew the Call to Defend the Living Planet
Pacific feminists are at the forefront of the urgent struggles for climate, ecological, economic, and social justice. The 17 Urgent
