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Vanuatu leads UNGA push to implement ICJ climate ruling as 1.5°C risk looms and loss‑and‑damage fund remains underfunded
UN human rights and legal experts warn that delaying action could push climate safeguards beyond reach. A forthcoming General Assembly resolution aims to translate a unanimous ICJ… read more
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IUU Fishing Costs $23.5B; World Ocean Summit Urges Tech-Driven Enforcement to Protect 30% of Oceans by 2030
Illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing is draining billions from the global economy and undermining ocean protection efforts. As new tech + funding tools emerge, the real test… read more
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IRENA urges Fiji to overhaul energy laws to accelerate its 2036 renewable target
Fiji’s bold move to 100% renewable electricity by 2036 might hinge on a few key policy fixes. A new assessment flags regulatory gaps and unclear processes that… read more
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Fiji launches Climate Catalytic Fund to speed grants for community-led climate mobility
Fiji unveils the Climate Catalytic Fund, a rapid-response grant mechanism to support community-led resilience against climate displacement, with a pilot in Vanuatu. Small, fast grants paired with… read more
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Pacific Corruption Described as a Tapeworm Draining Peace and Prosperity, Warns Academic
Corruption is described as a “tapeworm” gnawing at the Pacific’s progress, a regional scholar warns. With pledges for information access and whistleblower protection stalled, the true cost… read more
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Fiji Braces for Higher Fuel and Consumer Costs as Oil Tops $100 a Barrel
Oil surges past US$100 a barrel, signaling higher costs for Fiji’s businesses and households. As contingency plans are discussed, the ripple effects on fuel, transport and essentials… read more
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Ambae on high alert as Manaro Voui eruption threatens evacuation in Vanuatu
Ambae Island is gripped by near-constant tremors as the Manaro Voui volcano threatens to intensify. With ash, toxic gas and corrosive rain disrupting crops and water supplies,… read more
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NZ MFAT to Deploy Three Senior Advisers in Niue to Strengthen Revenue, Auditing and Power Network
Niue is set to boost its public services with three senior technical adviser roles, spanning revenue reform, internal audits, and power network support. Based in Alofi, the… read more
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PNG PM Orders Urgent Review After Chief Justice Referred to Ombudsman and Public Prosecutor
An extraordinary move in Papua New Guinea’s public life as Prime Minister James Marape orders an urgent review after the Chief Justice is referred to oversight authorities.… read more