€300 million to rewrite Pacific futures
A GAME-CHANGING commitment has been announced in the Pacific, as EU Commissioner Jozef Síkela declares a new era of
Sustainability
No waiting as Pacific leads
THE inaugural EU-Pacific Business Forum united leaders and partners to advance the Pacific’s economic
Uto sailors offer prayers
CREW of Fiji’s Uto Ni Yalo canoe offered prayers in Honiara after completing a 15-day voyage from Suva with a multinational
Youth lead environment change
YOUTH from across the Asia-Pacific gathered in Nadi for the recent Sixth Forum of Ministers and Environment Authorities of the
Mastering submarine cable management in the Pacific
As access to the global internet becomes ever more essential to all aspects of business, government, education, health and social life, it is crucial for Pacific nations to establish direct and efficient international
Sunil’s mission as an Organic Auditor: More than a career; being the change
When Sunil Kumar decided to pursue organic auditor training opportunities outside of the full-time job he had held for 14 years, it was not a decision taken lightly. With a family to care for, the risks were high, but
From Palau to the Pacific: Building Sustainable Energy Solutions Across Island Nations
In 2022, British electrical engineering company Utilligence secured a contract to install domestic solar systems in Palau through an Asian Development Bank partnership initiative. The project offers
SPX and PNGX Group Sign MOU to Explore Technology Sharing Opportunities and Strengthen Strategic Collaboration
Fiji’s South Pacific Stock Exchange Pte Limited (“SPX”) and Papua New Guinea’s PNGX Group Limited (“PNGX Group”) have reaffirmed the commitment to fostering innovation and enhancing sustainability in the
Maria Linibi is Recipient of the 2024 WIN DRR Excellence Award
Maria Linibi’s work supporting more than 20,000 women farmers across Papua New Guinea has been recognised through a significant global award in 2024. Linibi is the recipient of the 2024 Women’s International Network
MSG Spearheads Fight in Landmark ICJ Climate Change Case
In a historic occasion for the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) to amplify the Pacific’s call for climate justice, the sub-regional bloc’s Secretariat had the rare privilege of joining Vanuatu, to open the momentous
SSC to Review Fisheries Data and Management Strategies
The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) will meet Dec. 12-13, 2024, to address key issues affecting fisheries management in the Pacific Islands. Electronic
Striding forward together towards the future
October 6, 2024 is a significant milestone for Japan, marking 70 years since its commencement of Official Development Assistance (ODA) in 1954. Over these seven decades, as a major global partner, Japan has extended its
Global Development Conference 2024 concludes
The Global Development Conference (GDC) 2024 was hosted by the Global Development Network (GDN) in partnership with the Government of Fiji and The University of the South Pacific (USP) from November 26 to 28, 2024. The
SPX Charts New Horizons at World Federation of Exchanges Annual Meeting
The South Pacific Stock Exchange (SPX) participated at the 63rd General Assembly and Annual Meeting of the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), the global industry group for exchanges and CCPs. The event, which featured
Sustainability in the mix
In a massive leap for sustainable construction, researchers at the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at UTS have created concrete that can heal its own cracks. When cracks begin to emerge in non-conductive
Green Entrepreneurs Inspire Innovation and Sustainability at Pacific Islands Entrepreneurship Expo
Talei Tora, co-founder of GingerLei Fiji, Fiji’s very own ginger beer company emerged victorious in winning the best pitch at the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) Pacific Greenpreneurs Accelerator Regional Pitch
Navigating sustainable transport: Waan Aelõñ in Majel
Sustainable sea transport for Alson Kelen is not just about getting down to zero emissions. “We have to understand that sustainable sea transport also means helping with non-communicable disease, helping education,
Unplugging at Namosi Eco Retreat
Sustainability was the buzzword at the Fiji Tourism Exchange, and some of the industry’s quiet pioneers were glad to hear it. “The only way to survive the pandemic was through sustainability. The only way