Environment • VanuatuVanuatu leads charge for world’s largest Indigenous-led marine reserve at UN summitThe initiative will cover over six million square kilometres and aims to protect ocean biodiversity.'Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 17 Jun
Environment • FijiUN Oceans Summit: Fiji mobilising resources to protect vital marine ecosystems, says govtAs the Pacific grapples with inequities in financing ocean conservation, leaders unite to advocate for more robust international support and ensure the health of the world’s oceans.Elenoa TuragaiviuFri, 13 Jun
Environment • FijiFlood-proof gardens feed and empower communities in FijiRaised garden beds are offering food security and climate protection to flood-prone communities, with women leading the charge.Khalia StrongTue, 10 Jun
Pacific Region • TuvaluTuvalu’s coral reefs under stress, yet signs of life offer hopeAs coral cover declines, researchers reveal healthy marine life below the surface, raising optimism for recovery and long-term protection.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 05 Jun
Pacific Region • Cook IslandsCook Islands youth demand transparency in seabed mining talksHelena Keenan-Williams says the government’s lack of genuine consultation highlights the need for inclusive dialogue that engages young people.Khalia StrongThu, 05 Jun
Pacific Region • Tuvalu • Tuvalu • RotumaExpedition into Tuvalu’s deep waters reveal signs of ocean healthNational Geographic’s early Tuvalu expedition shows flourishing biodiversity, from endangered sharks to vibrant reef life across its islands.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 29 May
Pacific Region • Tuvalu • Fiji • Vanuatu • Rotuma‘Absolutely amazing’: When science meets storytelling in Tuvalu’s first deep ocean surveyAs researchers explore Tuvalu’s seafloor, they are uncovering vital information about the island’s culture and history.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 23 May
Environment • Aotearoa New Zealand • Hawaii • Tuvalu40 years on: Reflecting on Rainbow Warrior’s legacy, fight against nuclear colonialismA new edition of David Robie’s Eyes of Fire honours the ship's final mission and the resilience of those affected by decades of radioactive fallout.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 20 May
ArtsPacific oratory and poetry showcase at Akl Writers FestivalThe event aims to amplify diverse perspectives and celebrate the cultural heritage that shapes our understanding of community and climate.Khalia StrongThu, 15 May
Environment • Aotearoa New Zealand • VanuatuWill our kids survive the heat? Report paints grim picture if global warming left uncheckedSave The Children says 58 million children could avoid extreme climate disasters if global warming is capped at 1.5 degrees.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 14 May