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Correcting Coastal Baselines Could Put 77–132 Million More People at Risk From Sea Level Rise
A hidden flaw in how we measure sea level rise could rewrite who and what is considered at risk. Correcting the shoreline baseline might dramatically expand the… read more
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Vanuatu Scales Back Climate Resolution Under US Pressure, Drops Loss‑and‑Damage Registry Ahead of Vote
Under U.S. pressure, Vanuatu has pared back a UN climate resolution, dropping a proposed loss-and-damage registry but keeping a call to honor the ICJ ruling and push… read more
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Climate Change Threatens Nuian Language and Nui Island’s Cultural Identity
An elder on Nui Island warns that the Nuian language is dying as climate change threatens land, livelihoods and memory. From ruined pulaka pits to vanishing ancestral… read more
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Fiji Unveils Integrated Fisheries and Forestry Reforms with New Laws, Real-Time Vessel Tracking and Local Tuna Processing Push
Fiji is rolling out sweeping reforms to protect its fisheries and forests while strengthening rural livelihoods and export potential. From a state-of-the-art surveillance hub to modernised enforcement… read more
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Pacific Islands Forum Pushes Concrete Gender Equality Action at CSW70 as Solomon Islands Tests Gender-Responsive Budgeting
A regional push to turn gender equality pledges into real-world action is gaining momentum across Pacific nations—from budget reforms to survivor-centered services and climate-aware protections for women… read more
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AI deepfake case in Nausori, Fiji ties teen’s private images to CSAM surge online
An alarming Fiji case shows how AI-generated deepfake footage can turn private images into explicit content that spreads online, harming a teenager and highlighting gaps in protection.… read more
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Palau urges Pacific unity to oppose seabed mining as US moves forward with Mariana Trench leases
Palau’s president elevates the fight against deep-sea mining to the global stage, warning that seabed extraction could ripple across the Pacific and outlining new safeguards and diplomacy… read more
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Asia-Pacific Faces Fresh Energy Shock as Hormuz Disruptions Drive Oil and Freight Costs Higher
Rising shipping costs and higher insurance premiums are amplifying the Middle East conflict’s spillover in Asia-Pacific. A new analysis links reduced traffic through the Strait of Hormuz… read more
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March 15, 2026: Fiji Weather Forecast Warns of Cloudy Periods, Showers and Isolated Thunderstorms Across the Islands Through Monday
Clouds roll in with showers across many islands, with pockets of heavy downpours and a chance of afternoon storms. Winds shift through the week, keeping some areas… read more