Pacific leaders take regional priorities to UNGA81
PACIFIC Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders will take the region’s priorities to the global stage this week as they gather in New York for
Oceans
Giving the ocean a voice: Pacific journalists gather ahead of PINA summit
“WE all are in this canoe trying to do what our ancestors did centuries back, settling into new islands from wherever they came from,
Pacific’s Emerging Leader in Sustainable Development
Across the Pacific, the Pacific Islands Development Forum (PIDF) stands as a powerful catalyst for sustainable development,
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
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
PACNEWS THREE, Friday 4 September 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Transparency International calls for accountability in Pacific climate finance2. PACIFIC — Pacific Leaders lock in Forum hosts to 20313. SOL — Solomon Islands PM Wale
PACNEWS TWO, 04 SEPTEMBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — GCF doubles Pacific Climate Finance as demand surges2. PACIFIC — Forum leaders tighten Pacific position on oceans, fisheries and deep sea minerals3. PACIFIC — Forum’s
Forum faces packed agenda and partner pressure in Palau
OVER the weekend, Pacific leaders started to arrive in Koror, Republic of Palau, for the 55th Pacific Islands
PACNEWS THREE, 19 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. UN — Tonga nominates Ecuadorian diplomat in race to be next UN chief2. USA — U.S sued as it pushes to auction massive tracks of water around American Samoa3. PACIFIC — Pacific
Samoa puts 30 per cent ocean protection plan into action
SAMOA’S newly protected marine areas will be surveyed over four weeks by National Geographic Pristine Seas, as local and international scientists begin gathering data to support the Pacific nation’s plan to manage
Tabuya calls for greater investment in blue carbon finance
FIJI has called for greater investment in blue carbon initiatives, with Minister for Information, Environment and Climate Change Lynda Tabuya urging easier access to climate finance for Small Island Developing States
Making ocean dreams come true for the region
In New York early this year, the global community witnessed the completion of the third and final Preparatory Commission (PrepCom3) to lay...
Pacific leaders urged to protect oceans amid climate and biodiversity crises
PACIFIC governments are being urged to strengthen ocean protection and stewardship amid growing pressure from climate change, biodiversity loss, and marine pollution.
PACNEWS THREE, 15 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — COP31 Pacific Climate envoys to elevate climate change impacts on global stage2. PACIFIC — Palau makes historic call for UN nicotine control ahead of Pacific Leaders’ Forum3.
PACNEWS TWO, 15 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. UN — UN climate chief pushes $1.3 trillion finance plan, Calls for Political backing ahead of COP332. PACIFIC — Taiwan Vice President Hsiao says U.S-China engagement should not come at
PACNEWS THREE, 10 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PNG — PNG Parliament must now deal with Bougainville referendum result with respect, responsibility and unity: PM Marape2. PACIFIC — Pacific leaders say decolonisation remains unfinished
PACNEWS TWO,10 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific and Global South voices sidelined in ocean negotiations, expert says2. ACP — OACPS reaffirms commitment to Ocean protection3. PACIFIC — Clean energy COP hits
PACNEWS TWO, 09 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. B/VILLE — Time to decide on Bougainville, Debate on 2019 referendum result to start2. PACIFIC— State of Pacific Ocean Convening opens in Suva: “Let an old story die so a truer story
PACNEWS THREE, 09 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. UN — Countries urged to ‘go further, faster’ and deliver on climate commitments2. PACIFIC — Pacific nations strengthen Climate response as Tuna stocks shift beyond their waters3. SOL
PACNEWS TWO 09 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. B/VILLE — Time to decide on Bougainville, Debate on 2019 referendum result to start2. PACIFIC— State of Pacific Ocean Convening opens in Suva: “Let an old story die so a truer story
PACNEWS ONE, 09 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Vanuatu calls for urgent ocean stewardship on World Oceans Day amid climate and biodiversity threats2. PALAU — Palau challenges Russia over fake news operation, raises security
PACNEWS THREE, 08 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Former Forum SG Taylor urged Pacific to strengthen ocean governance and reduce economic dependence2. PACIFIC — Tokelau faces major financial crisis after expulsion from
PACNEWS THREE, 05 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Forum Foreign Ministers activate regional crisis mechanism as Middle East conflict threatens Pacific fuel and supply chains2. GUAM — Guam Governor signs ban on deep-sea mining,
