Environment • FijiAustralia’s $20m Fiji climate summit bill sparks political fightCanberra says hosting the UN’s Pre-COP31 talks in Nadi is in Australia’s national interest but the opposition disagrees citing families' pressures.Christine RovoiSun, 16 Aug
EnvironmentEl Niño puts water and food supplies in the Pacific under pressureFiji warns of tougher water restrictions while Port Moresby prepares for a partial shutdown as dry conditions spread across the region.Christine RovoiTue, 11 Aug
Environment • American Sāmoa'They can lease the seabed but not our identity': American Sāmoa fights backThe United States is moving closer to opening more than 31 million acres of federal waters for deep sea mining despite tens of thousands of objections.Christine RovoiThu, 06 Aug
Environment • TuvaluPacific climate summit plans shift as Tuvalu pushes world leaders to witness frontline crisisAustralia is considering easing attendance rules for a key climate meeting in Tuvalu after struggling to attract world leaders.Christine RovoiMon, 03 Aug
Environment • Cook Islands • PalauExpert says Pacific seabed minerals becoming next test of regional sovereigntyProfessor Steven Ratuva says the race for seabed minerals is set to be the next major geopolitical challenge for the region as Pacific leaders stress that decisions must remain in Pasifika hands.Christine RovoiWed, 29 Jul
Environment • Aotearoa New ZealandNew Zealand's North Island quake wakes communities, prompts reminder to be readyA shallow 5.9 earthquake near Taumarunui shook homes across much of the North Island before dawn, with emergency agencies urging families to stay prepared for aftershocks.PMN NewsSat, 25 Jul
Environment • Fiji • Solomon IslandsPacific leaders unite as climate talks enter crucial run to COP31Climate ministers meeting in Sydney this week say a united Pacific voice is more important than ever as they prepare for major global negotiations.Christine RovoiWed, 22 Jul
Environment • American SāmoaFresh concerns over radioactive risks from deep sea mining near American SāmoaA new report warns of naturally occurring radioactive materials released into the marine environment, adding to Pacific concerns over plans to auction offshore mining leases later this year.Christine RovoiTue, 21 Jul
EnvironmentPacific braces for more climate pressure as govts act to protect schools, communitiesA major UN climate report warns the Southwest Pacific faces worsening heat, rising seas and a strengthening El Niño, with Papua New Guinea and Fiji already responding to growing risks.PMN NewsFri, 17 Jul
Environment • Northern Mariana Islands • Tonga • Papua New GuineaFrom super typhoons to record cold: Pacific faces extreme weatherA storm batters the Marianas, Tonga records its coldest temperature ever and PNG communities worry after frost destroys food gardens.Christine RovoiTue, 07 Jul
