Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
Work to develop provincial climate change adaptation strategies
Solomon Star
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August 21, 2025
The Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening (MPGIS) hosted a workshop early this week to launch the development of Provincial Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessments (CVRAs) and Provincial Climate Change Adaptation...
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...
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...
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)...
US policy shifts put pressure on Tuna Treaty
The Islandsun
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September 6, 2025
BY BEN BILUA Changes in the United States’ foreign policy have placed renewed pressure on the long-standing Tuna Treaty between the US and Pacific Island countries. Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat’s Acting Director of Governance and Engagement,...
Central Guadalcanal Youth body hails GRML support
Solomon Star
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September 5, 2025
The Central Guadalcanal Youth Association and the Organizing Committee of the upcoming “Communities for Sustainability: EcoTourism and Green Development Fair” are proud to announce and acknowledge an exceptional contribution from Gold Ridge Mining...
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....
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...
“Stand with us”: Torres Strait to Pacific Island leaders
Pacific News Service
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By Stefan Armbruster A senior Torres Strait elder has called on Pacific Island leaders meeting in Solomon Islands next week to hold Australia to account and demand ambitious 2035 emission reduction targets. “I send love to our Pacific brother and...
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...
Malaita tourism operators deepens links with indegenious Australian businesses
Solomon Star
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September 5, 2025
Local businesses in Malaita are partnering with First Nations businesses from Australia to expand eco-tourism links between Australia and Solomon Islands, creating both opportunities for learning and more local jobs. Hazel Harohau of AuthenticMala...
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,...
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),...
As climate change burdens grow, community mental health alarm bells ring
Mongabay
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August 14, 2025
People worldwide are struggling emotionally with the relentless escalation of the climate crisis, and reports show that climate change-related threats to mental health and well-being are increasing. But this story goes beyond statistics to look at...
Explore the world’s most remote regions sustainably with Heritage Expeditions
Cruise Passenger
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August 14, 2025
Heritage Expeditions is a family-owned company specialising in conservation-focused voyages to some of the world’s most remote and untouched destinations. From the striking red coastline of the Kimberley to the icy wilderness of Antarctica, their...
Duty to protect climate
Oman Observer
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August 13, 2025
Although the International Court of Justice turned 80 this year, there is a sense in which it has never felt younger. In a David-versus-Goliath moment, the tiny Pacific Island state of Vanuatu recently changed international law forever by bringing...
STRENGTHENING PACIFIC FARMERS – TOGETHER IN HONIARA
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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August 13, 2025
By Mary Idu Burumaea The Pacific Farmer Organizations (PFO) and Kastom Garden Association (KGA) are counting down for a week of learning, sharing and celebrating Pacific agriculture, in Honiara. These activities are part of the Pacific Breadfruit...
Tonga joins Pacific advocates urging action after ICJ climate ruling
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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August 13, 2025
Tonga and Pacific civil society call for swift leadership following ICJ advisory opinion demanding climate accountability and reparations. Pacific nations are calling for urgent, decisive leadership following a landmark advisory opinion by the...