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Developing a nutrition-sensitive approach to climate adaptation
International Institute for Environment & Development (IIED)
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Climate change is affecting agricultural production and food systems. Responses tend to focus on protecting or improving agricultural productivity, particularly of high-carbohydrate crops such as maize and rice. However, many climate response...
Climate crisis driving rise in dengue fever outbreaks across Pacific
Samoa News
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August 13, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — As dengue fever infections hit their highest level in a decade and several countries declare emergencies, the climate crisis is driving a sharp rise in dengue fever cases across the Pacific islands, experts say. Pacific...
JICA reaffirms commitment to Solomon Islands through human resource development
The Islandsun
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August 6, 2025
BY NED GAGAHE Resident Representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Solomon Islands Office, Mr. Mitsuyoshi Kawasaki, has reaffirmed JICA’s strong commitment to supporting human resource development in the Solomon Islands,...
Prime Minister Manele Reaffirms Solomon Islands–United States Partnership at U.S. 249th Independence Anniversary
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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August 5, 2025
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele has reaffirmed Solomon Islands’ commitment to strengthening its longstanding partnership with the United States during celebrations marking the 249th Independence Anniversary of the United States of America....
Addressing the nutrition gap in climate action
International Institute for Environment & Development (IIED)
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Later this month, experts from around the world will gather to discuss how to achieve ‘sustainable food for global health’ at the International Congress of Nutrition in Paris. We will present initial findings from a joint research project with...
Cook Islands advocates for ocean protection and climate action
Cook Island News
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August 20, 2025
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) secretary Tepaeru Herrmann has reminded Pacific leaders how Pacific regionalism has helped the Cook Islands for over 60 years. MFAI/ 25081913 Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI)...
Japan’s response to WWII remnant ongoing
The Islandsun
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September 3, 2025
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU Japan’s Ambassador to Solomon Islands Keiichi Higuchi has reassured that Japan’s commitment to assist in monitoring and clearing unexploded ordnance (UXO) in the Solomon Islands is ongoing. He explained that Japan responds to the...
Climate change sparks dengue rise
Islands Business
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August 13, 2025
NEW CALEDONIA’S main independence coalition, the Front de Libération Nationale Kanak et Socialiste (FLNKS), has formally rejected the Bougival Accord, a draft agreement signed last month in France proposing a new political statute for the French...
MOI wards unite to push climate change and tuna issues
Solomon Star
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August 19, 2025
Members of the three wards in the Malaita Outer Islands (MOI) have united for the first time to push climate change and tuna issues onto the national and regional agenda. Representatives from Ward 31 (Luaniua), Ward 32 (Pelau), and Sikaina came...
Climate change a bigger threat than war, Fiji tells security summit
Pacific News Service
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Fiji has told an Asian security summit that climate change is a bigger threat to the Pacific than military tensions. “In our blue Pacific continent, machine guns, fighter jets, grey ships and green battalions are not our primary security concern....
Chinese police conduct community policing outreach during visit to Malaita
RNZ
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September 3, 2025
Local kids learning Chinese Kungfu from a member of the China Police Liaison Team. Photo: Supplied / RSIPF A Chinese police team conducted "public lectures" and "showcased Chinese martial arts" during a visit to remote communities in Malaita...
If you go down to the woods today, beware of a rural race zealot
The Conservative Woman
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September 4, 2025
WITH Britain in such a dire state, you might think that one of the few joys left to us would be taking a walk in the countryside. Not so. The race industry has put the mockers on even that simple pleasure by producing yet another report telling...
Pacific Resilience Facility set for leaders signing in Honiara
Pacific News Service
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By Sanjeshni Kumar The Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF) is poised to become the region’s first Pacific-owned and led international financial institution, with Forum Leaders set to sign its establishing treaty at their meeting in Honiara, Solomon...
Will PNG’s energy crisis cost Australian taxpayers?
The Spectator Australia
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September 3, 2025
Papua New Guinea’s energy provider slid into the headlines this week with a shock revelation: it’s over $1.5 billion in debt. A sizeable chunk of PNG Power’s debt is owed to the Asian Development Bank, along with an assortment of companies. When...
SI, Australian scientists share earthquake, tsunami knowledge
Solomon Star
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September 2, 2025
Australia and Solomon Islands are partnering to better understand and prepare for the earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanic eruptions, which are likely to increase in frequency due to climate change. Expert scientists from Geoscience Australia...
19 Honiara schools get computer labs
Solomon Star
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August 17, 2025
Nineteen (19) schools across Honiara have received new computer laboratories funded by Australia and New Zealand, helping to bridge the digital divide and ensuring that students and teachers have improved access to technologies for learning. These...
Malaita’s big day commemorated in Honiara
Solomon Star
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August 16, 2025
Malaitans based in Honiara gathered at DC Park, Malango Ward on Friday to commemorate the 42nd Appointed Day Anniversary. The three-day event commenced on Thursday and concluded on Saturday based on the theme; “Guided by Faith, Rooted in Culture,...
6PAC+ prepares IMO submissions, demands just transition
Pacific News Service
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“We want to ensure the International Maritime Organisation is in alignment with principles of international environmental law and advances a just and equitable transition in the decarbonisation of international shipping.” That’s the message from...
Pacific communities celebrate World Court’s Advisory Opinion on climate change
Global Voices
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August 15, 2025
Climate justice advocates welcome the Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice. Photo from the Facebook post of the Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change, used with permission. The International Court of Justice (ICJ),...
A test of unity: Can the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ meeting keep the family together
The Interpreter
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September 3, 2025
Chinese military activity in the Pacific has reached new levels in the past year. A PLA Navy task group circumnavigated Australia in February, staging a live-fire exercise in the Tasman Sea between Australia and New Zealand. Beijing registered 26...