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Japan expands Kizuna Talanoa to include Forum Troika as PALM preparations accelerate
Japan widens its Pacific partnership, inviting Forum Troika voices into a high‑level dialogue aimed at turning commitments into action under PALM. The Tokyo talks skim the surface… read more
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Kiribati’s women judges hailed as blueprint for gender-led justice at UN CSW
New UN Women findings show women in the judiciary broaden perspectives and boost trust in international justice. Kiribati’s experience—38% of magistrates and 29% of lawmakers are women—offers… read more
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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