energy security
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Vanuatu Seeks China Help and Urges Renewable Shift as Pacific Faces Regional Fuel Crisis
Pacific nations brace for a tightening fuel crisis as energy security becomes a flashpoint for climate policy and diplomacy. Vanuatu’s climate minister signals a tougher stance on fossil fuels and hints at new partnerships, reshaping regional energy questions as reserves dwindle and prices push higher.
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Singapore pledges open refined-fuel exports to Fiji, unveils three-pillar energy resilience plan for the Pacific
Singapore vows it will not impose export restrictions on refined fuel, offering reassurance amid volatile markets. In talks with Fiji, leaders outlined a collaborative path to long-term energy security—from diversification to conservation—stepping toward a more resilient regional energy future.
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Fiji keeps fuel flowing as major suppliers pledge continued shipments and closer coordination
Fiji says its fuel supply is secure for now as top suppliers meet in Singapore to discuss shipments amid global market volatility. Officials note arrangements remain on track, with contingency planning and closer coordination to safeguard island energy needs.
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Pacific Journalists to Cover PRETMM6 in Port Moresby Under a Regional Media Engagement Programme
Pacific journalists are being invited to deepen coverage of energy security, maritime transport and climate resilience through a new Media Engagement Programme tied to PRETMM6 in Port Moresby (4–8 May 2026). The initiative offers hands-on training, field briefings and a NZD 5,000 storytelling grant to spotlight community realities across Pacific islands. Expressions of Interest close…
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UN chief urges rapid shift to renewables to shield economies from fossil-fuel shocks
Middle East turmoil highlights a global energy risk: fossil fuels tied to a few regions. The UN chief urges a rapid pivot to homegrown renewables—cheaper, scalable, and less vulnerable to price swings—promising greater security for small island economies.