Pacific Region‘I’m seeing the same thing happening over again’Amid challenges with major emitters and a lack of progress on climate finance, Baron Waqa says the region remains resolute, advocating for urgent action and a unified regional voice.'Alakihihifo VailalaFri, 15 Nov
Pacific Region • Cook Islands • Fiji • Tonga • Solomon IslandsPacific leaders complete fact-finding mission to New CaledoniaThe Forum Troika Plus delegation has spent four days in the troubled French territory meeting local officials and envoys from Paris.Christine RovoiWed, 30 Oct
Pacific RegionPIF prepares for New Caledonia fact-finding tripPIF Secretary-General and Forum Chair spoke to PMN News as they prepare to head to New Caledonia'Alakihihifo VailalaSat, 26 Oct
OpinionCan PIF fact-finding mission be first step towards peacePacific Mornings' host William Terite says small progress is being made in New Caledonia, following confirmation a Pacific Islands Forum fact-finding mission will take place later this month.William TeriteTue, 22 Oct
Politics‘We are neutral’: French envoy offers signs of hope for New CaledoniaAs France walks a diplomatic tightrope, Ambassador Laurence Beau confirms there is progress in New Caledonia amid ongoing talks among stakeholders'Alakihihifo VailalaMon, 07 Oct
PoliticsDefence chiefs unite to tackle disasters and security amid geopolitical tensionsThe Pacific island nations have launched a disaster response force, with Chile set to host the next crucial meeting.'Alakihihifo VailalaFri, 04 Oct
Pacific Region • VanuatuNew strategy aims to defend kava from crass commercialisationPacific nations are uniting to protect kava’s heritage and economic value as well as secure the intellectual property rights key to this treasured drink. 'Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 24 Sep
Pacific Region'They have to recognise us': Pacific and NZ leaders urged to do more for West PapuaWest Papua activist Octovianus Mote wants the Pacific Islands Forum to talanoa with them before talking to Indonesia.'Alakihihifo VailalaSun, 15 Sep
PoliticsPacific Islands Forum: Error blamed for Taiwan reference in leaders' communiquēThe region's governing body has denied it bowed to pressure from Chinese officials in Tonga.Christine RovoiTue, 03 Sep
PoliticsWhere to next for the Pacific Islands Forum?Canterbury University's pro vice-chancellor Steven Ratuva discusses the outcomes of the regional leaders meeting in Tonga last week.'Alakihihifo VailalaMon, 02 Sep
