Palau

Pacific Region

Pacific nations push for stronger protection of reefs that can survive the climate emergency

Tonga, French Polynesia, and the Federated States of Micronesia join a global commitment to protect coral reefs with a better chance of surviving a warming ocean.

Khalia StrongMon, 07 Sep

Pacific Region

Beyond 1.5°C: Pacific warns the bill will be paid in food, fisheries and record lost revenue

Leaders say climate overshoot is no longer an abstract target as new data shows the cost could be in lost tuna, fewer meals and more frequent flooding while they push for faster access to climate finance.

Thomas Tarurongo Wynne in PalauSun, 06 Sep

Pacific Region

Pacific leaders head to Palau as pressure builds over geopolitics, crime and region's unity

Leaders will face a packed agenda at next week’s Pacific Islands Forum, with missile testing, transnational crime, development partners and regional integration among the issues on the table.

Christine RovoiFri, 28 Aug

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West Papua, Indonesia

Pacific leaders face tough test of regional voice in Palau summit

With disagreements over China’s missile test, security and West Papua, leaders are under pressure to find common ground.

Christine RovoiMon, 24 Aug

Pacific Mini Games 2025

Rain, records and rivalries: Highlights from the Mini Games

Crowds fill the pool in Palau as athletes praise the upgraded venues, rally despite the wet weather, while working to close Tahiti’s early medal lead.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 02 Jul