PACNEWS TWO, 15 SEPTEMBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific leaders set new ocean agenda, demand strong action on climate, fisheries and finance2. PACIFIC — 2000-plus delegates expected for Pre-COP313. NZ — Two-year
Climate
PACNEWS ONE, 15 SEPTEMBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — WIM Executive Committee on Loss and Damage meets in Pacific for first time2. PACIFIC — CNMI eyes stronger role in Pacific Islands Forum3. VAN — 19 people rescued as
Weather Ready Pacific and the future of sustainable delivery
WEATHER Ready Pacific is a Pacific-owned and led decadal programme, endorsed by Pacific Leaders in 2021 and by Pacific
PIMS 2017-2026: progress, lessons and the evidence gap
THE Pacific Islands Meteorological Strategy 2017-2026 established a valuable regional reference point and mobilised a
Mobility provisions in recent Australia–Pacific bilateral agreements
IN the wake of the 2026 Pacific leaders' meeting in Palau, it is timely to reflect on their endorsement in 2023 of the Pacific
PACNEWS TWO, 11 SEPTEMBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — GCF says Pacific Climate finance must deliver2. PACIFIC — Pacific Youth demand a voice in biodiversity decisions3. FIJI — Fiji PM denies lobbying GCC to delay General
PACNEWS ONE, 11 SEPTEMBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACFIC — Pacific justice leaders urged to unite against organised crime2. PACIFIC — No community too remote for an effective warning: Tonga’s deputy PM3. PACIFIC — Pacific needs
Peace must mean inclusive human security
THE Pacific Islands Forum has before it an important opportunity to ensure that the Regional Action Plan on Peace and Security does
Affirmed, noted, endorsed: Pacific Islands Forum leaders in Koror
WITH a Chinese ballistic missile test in July as prelude, the familiar China-Taiwan tensions and preparations for the Pacific
PACNEWS TWO, 10 SEPTEMBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Sea level rise is locked in, UN overshoot pathway too late for the Pacific2. FIJI — Fiji declares HIV outbreak a national crisis3. VAN — Vanuatu pardon administration
Pacific needs stronger early warnings as climate risks grow
PACIFIC meteorological leaders opened the Eighth Pacific Meteorological Council meeting (PCM-8) in Tonga with calls for stronger
PACNEWS ONE, 10 SEPTEMBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — “Listen to the Pacific”: Pacific Civil Society tells World2. PACIFIC — What happens in the Pacific matters to the World: Pacific Women3. PACIFIC — We need you; Your
Our Ocean of Peace: What truly connects us
EVERY year on 21 September, we commemorate the International Day of Peace. It is a day that invites us to reflect on what peace
We need you; Your voice matters, says Tonga Met Chief
PACIFIC media have been urged to turn weather and climate information into knowledge and warnings into action as the region prepares for the tropical cyclone
Pacific media urged to carry trusted weather and climate information to the last mile
“PACIFIC journalists must help carry weather and climate information from National Meteorological Services and regional agencies to the most remote
PACNEWS THREE, Wednesday 9 September 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific climate advocates condemn Australian coal project extension, call out climate hypocrisy2. SOL — Solomon Islands DPM Sade dismisses political link to Australian Treaty
Can weather and climate stories save lives?
WEATHER and climate stories can save lives in the Pacific when accurate information reaches communities in time to prepare for
SPREP, Conservation International strengthen partnership on conservation and climate resilience
THE Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) and Conservation International (CI) have signed a five-year agreement aimed at strengthening nature conservation and climate resilience across the
PACNEWS THREE, Tuesday 8 September 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — “We are doing more than most” — GCF on adaptation finance2. PACIFIC — Winston Peters backs NZ citizenship test for Super and voting as Pacific impact unclear3. PACIFIC
PACNEWS TWO, Tuesday 8 September 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — “We need to make Pacific economies more resilient”: Green Climate Fund2. PACIFIC — Forum Leaders endorse Kava declaration, fisheries fund review and regional labour
Pacific youth adopt climate demands ahead of COP31
PACIFIC youth have adopted a unified climate statement calling for action to protect the 1.5°C survival threshold, deliver accessible
PACNEWS THREE, Monday 7 September 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific nations push for stronger protection of reefs that can survive the climate emergency2. PACIFIC — Solomon Islands, U.S sign deal to restore Peace Corps programme3.
PACNEWS TWO, Monday 7 September 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Tuvalu to host Pacific Civil Society Dialogue ahead of pre-COP312. PACIFIC — Beyond 1.5°C: Pacific warns the bill will be paid in food, fisheries and record lost revenue3.
