International
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Fiji Under ILO Scrutiny for Missing Data on Child Exploitation
Global watchdogs raise red flags over Fiji’s handling of child exploitation. A key committee says crucial enforcement data is missing and sanctions may not be dissuasive, calling for transparent reporting. Advocates emphasize time-bound measures to remove affected children from prostitution and to support their recovery, with unions urging stronger, more decisive action.
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ICCR Celebrates International Mother Language Day With a Unity-in-Diversity Community Run
Language, memory, and well-being come together in a celebration of linguistic diversity and cultural unity. A recent International Mother Language Day community run brought 49 participants into a shared spotlight on how language shapes identity—from India’s 22 scheduled tongues to Fiji’s multilingual tapestry—highlighting unity in diversity and the power of culture to bring people together.
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ADB Opens Fiji HQ, Paving Pacific Development Frontier
A new momentum for Pacific development unfolds as the Asian Development Bank opens a dedicated regional hub in Suva. The milestone hints at deeper, locally-driven partnerships focused on resilience, climate finance, and sustainable growth across Fiji and its neighbors.
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ADB Expands Pacific Footprint with New Suva Office
A major development partner expands its Pacific footprint, promising faster delivery and bigger ambitions for Fiji and its neighbors. A new Suva office signals a renewed push on connectivity, infrastructure, and private investment—setting the stage for a bolder, more resilient future across the islands.
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Four Key Tuna Issues Shaping 2026 RFMO Talks
2026 is shaping up to be a watershed year for tuna fisheries. As harvest strategies move from planning to practice, sharper transparency, smarter monitoring, and gear innovations push toward lower impact and higher accountability. With growing focus on crew welfare and labor standards, the industry is steering toward a future where science, sustainability, and social…
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Tuvalu Warns of Moral Gap as Australia Expands Fossil Fuels
Tuvalu’s climate minister issues a moral warning as the fossil-fuel agenda presses forward. With rising seas threatening island nations, the push for genuine climate leadership becomes a defining test of global responsibility.
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US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau Heads to Hawaii for Pacific Investment Summit
A high-profile Pacific diplomacy mission kicks off with a key summit in Hawaii, weaving together investment, security, and shared prosperity. The journey through Fiji, Tonga, and Samoa promises behind-the-scenes discussions with leaders and partners as the United States seeks stronger ties and new opportunities across the Indo-Pacific.
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UN Warns Asia-Pacific Could Miss Nine in Ten SDG Targets by 2030
Progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals in the Asia–Pacific region is at a tipping point. While poverty declines and electricity access expands, crucial climate and biodiversity trends are reversing and inequality is widening. The window for corrective action is shrinking, underscoring a need for bold, transformative change to steer toward a fairer, healthier future.
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Türkiye-Australia Lead Pacific Push Ahead of COP31
Türkiye and Australia join forces with Pacific nations for a landmark COP31, moving pre-COP events to the Pacific for the first time. With a spotlight on island priorities, finance, and resilience, this collaboration hints at new momentum shaping the climate negotiations ahead.
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CB4N: Global Capacity-Building for Climate Negotiators Launched
UN Climate Change unveils CB4N, a targeted capacity-building program designed to empower negotiators—especially youth and delegates from developing countries—with the knowledge, preparation, and confidence to participate more effectively in UNFCCC talks. Built around regional hubs and lessons from a 2025 pilot, the initiative aims to shape a more inclusive path through the evolving climate negotiations.