International
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Pacific Pre-COP Kickoff: Fiji and Tuvalu Lead Climate Talks Ahead of COP31
Fiji and Tuvalu prepare to host pivotal pre-COP meetings that could tilt the scales of global climate chatter, with Palau adding a special moment to the lead-up. Australia backs the effort, underscoring a united Pacific push to spotlight priorities and practical solutions.
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France Expands Its Pacific Footprint: Fisheries, Security and Aid
France expands its Pacific footprint, merging fisheries stewardship with regional security and disaster response. From a vast EEZ to close cooperation with regional partners, Paris weaves patrols, local expertise, and multilateral cooperation to support sustainable seas and resilient communities from New Caledonia to French Polynesia and beyond.
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Japan-Backed J-PRISM3 Sparks Fiji’s Waste Transformation with Composting and Clean School Program
From Suva, a Japanese waste-management expert is guiding Fiji through a multi-year program focused on composting and school-based recycling education. As islands contend with limited land and isolation, the effort emphasizes collaboration, data-driven decisions, and a shift toward a circular economy—turning waste challenges into sustainable opportunities for communities and schools.
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Fiji-Japan JDS Scholars Poised to Transform Public Service
Fijian public servants traded frontline duties for study in Japan, gaining fresh governance insights at IUJ in Minamiuonuma and soaking up Kaizen and Omotenashi. Their journey blends Fiji’s laid-back pace with Japan’s precision, broadening perspectives on a multicultural campus. Returning home, these experiences promise to shape public service and deepen the Fiji–Japan partnership.
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Fiji Expands Diplomatic Footprint in Bhutan as New High Commissioner Presents Credentials
New diplomatic momentum unfolds as Fiji appoints a non-resident High Commissioner to Bhutan and presents credentials in a royal ceremony. Meetings with Bhutan’s leaders focused on tourism, aviation, and youth-focused cultural exchanges, setting the stage for closer ties between the two nations.
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Climate Change Redefines Pacific Security, Leaders Push for Regional Cooperation
Climate change is reshaping security across the Pacific, linking rising seas, disasters, and vulnerable economies. As regional leaders push for resilience and cooperative safeguards, sovereignty and shared prosperity hang in the balance.
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Fijian Conservationist Named IUCN Oceania Regional Director
– A seasoned Fijian conservationist takes the helm of IUCN Oceania, signaling a new era of regional collaboration for biodiversity and climate resilience across the Pacific. – With three decades in environmental management, a Pacific leader steps into IUCN’s Oceania role to advance resilient communities and sustainable development. – A landmark appointment ushers in Pacific-led…
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Fiji Parliament Delegation Travels to UK on Study Visit to Strengthen Governance and Legislative Scrutiny
Fiji’s Parliament begins an official study visit to the United Kingdom, led by the Speaker, to share insights on governance and parliamentary scrutiny. The program features high-level meetings with UK lawmakers and officials, delving into committee work and the mechanics of power. Aiming to boost capacity and strengthen cooperation, the trip opens a new chapter…
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Small Island States Face Hidden Barriers to Climate Finance
Small Island Developing States are on the frontlines of climate change yet struggle to access the finance they urgently need. A new assessment argues that perceptions of small size and elevated risk are curbing funding, and it outlines practical steps to unlock smarter, faster support for climate and ocean-related projects.
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Casting Together for Pacific Tuna: Fiji Leads Sustainable Offshore Fisheries Initiative
Fiji pushes for bolder regional collaboration to protect the Pacific’s tuna as a key economic lifeline. A Suva gathering of ministers and partners explored how shared stewardship and smart investment can safeguard offshore fisheries for the Blue Pacific Continent. The conversations promise practical steps toward sustainable growth across 17 Pacific nations.