Pacific moves to boost yachting tourism
THE Pacific is looking to expand its yachting tourism industry while strengthening regulation, data collection and opportunities for
Sustainability
Pacific Island countries and territories unite at the thirty-seventh Committee on Fisheries (COFI37)
Pacific Island countries and territories have reinforced their collective leadership in sustainable fisheries management at the
Fiji’s tourism industry comes together for Industry Day 2026
FIJI'S tourism industry is shifting its focus from record visitor numbers to creating greater economic value,
Solar lighting to expand across Fiji as communities seek safer public spaces
MORE communities across Fiji are expected to gain access to safer, better-lit public spaces after the Government of Guangdong
Pacific’s Emerging Leader in Sustainable Development
Across the Pacific, the Pacific Islands Development Forum (PIDF) stands as a powerful catalyst for sustainable development,
Pacific recyclers bring grassroots voices to regional waste talks
PACIFIC grassroots recyclers are set to have a stronger voice in shaping the region’s future waste and recycling policies,
Forum Fisheries Agency nets global award
THE Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency has been recognised for the collective leadership of Pacific Island countries in
No community too remote for an effective warning: Tonga’s deputy PM
PACIFIC nations and their development partners must ensure that meteorological and multi-hazard warning systems are
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
Water summit targets sustainable solutions
FRENCH Polynesia will host the 10th Pacific Water and Wastewater Ministers Meeting alongside the 17th Pacific Water & Wastewater Association (PWWA) Conference & Expo from August 31 to September 4 in
USP Opens Landmark Sustainable Energy Training Centre for the Region
The University of the South Pacific (USP) has marked a significant milestone in renewable energy education and workforce development
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
Niue solar project cuts diesel use, saves millions in fuel costs
NIUE has cut the operating time of its diesel generators from around the clock to just two to three hours a day after opening a new solar and battery system, which is expected to save about $NZ4 million a year in fuel
Bringing light and growth to the Islands
Across the vast blue Pacific, true friendship is defined by shared values and mutual support. For the past eight
Pacific moves to turn climate finance promises into bankable projects
PACIFIC leaders have taken a major step towards closing the region's climate finance gap after concluding a regional workshop aimed at turning long-standing climate finance commitments into investment-ready projects.
Samoa begins ground-truthing mangroves for carbon storage data
SAMOA has launched community consultations and fieldwork to assess the carbon storage capacity of selected mangrove sites to strengthen climate reporting, conservation planning and the country’s greenhouse gas
Tuvalu says SDG progress needs urgent global action at UN forum
TUVALU used a United Nations sustainability forum to press rich nations for faster climate finance and reforms to the global financial system.
USP Research Helps Deliver Tuvalu’s First Waste Plastic-to-Fuel Project
Tuvalu has taken a major step towards transforming plastic waste into a valuable source of energy with the launch of the country's
ADB invests in sustainable fashion in Cook Islands
THE Asian Development Bank’s Frontier Seed initiative in the Pacific has made its first investment in the Cook Islands, backing Manini Wear with $USD130,000 in growth capital as the multilateral lender looks to
Former President Encourages Landowners to Continue Protecting the Land
“To our landowners and members of the vanua, I encourage you to continue cherishing and protecting the land entrusted to
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
Protecting Pacific Taro: USP Researcher Tackles Climate Challenges
As the world marks World Rural Development Day on 6 July, attention turns to the vital role rural communities play in sustaining
PACNEWS ONE, 03 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FIJI — Fiji Military backs end to constitutional immunity: Commander Kalouniwai2. PACIFIC — SG Waqa backs Forum Chair, calls for unity to drive Pacific agenda3. TAIWAN — Taiwan,
