Pacific Islands Forum
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Pacific CROP chiefs push 2050 Strategy and regional architecture review at Fiji’s Nadi retreat
Leaders from Pacific regional agencies gathered in Nadi for a retreat aimed at sharpening how they work together under the 2050 Strategy. The talks focused on coordination, harmonised programmes, and new funding approaches to boost regional resilience in the face of global shocks. The discussions point to a more tightly aligned regional architecture in the…
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Pacific Islands Host First UN Treaty Law Workshop to Strengthen Regional Treaty-Making and Domestic Implementation
Pacific officials and legal experts gathered for the region’s first United Nations treaty law workshop, a three-day deep dive into turning international agreements into national action. From negotiation to implementation, delegates explored pathways to stronger climate resilience, ocean governance, and regional cooperation under Vision 2050.
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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 to keep the ocean protected.
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Fiji to host ministerial pre-COP, signaling Pacific influence ahead of COP31 in Antalya
Fiji hosts a Pacific pre-COP ahead of COP31, with gatherings in Suva and a leaders’ session in Tuvalu that could reshape how small island nations shape the climate talks. Australia’s new “President of Negotiations” hints at a push for tangible outcomes—from faster climate finance to stronger fossil‑fuel commitments. In the coming months, diplomacy may move…
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UN Treaty Law Workshop in the Pacific Boosts Regional Capacity in International Law
A landmark three-day workshop brought together senior Pacific officials, judges and legal experts to explore how regional voices can shape international treaty-making. The sessions focused on translating global obligations into local action and boosting Pacific influence in great‑power negotiations—from climate resilience to ocean governance—as part of a broader Vision 2050 agenda.
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Pacific Ambassadors in Tokyo Align with Forum Troika to Prepare for PALM11 and Kizuna Talanoa
Pacific ambassadors in Tokyo joined Forum Troika members for a preparatory meeting, signaling a concerted push to harmonize diplomacy ahead of a busy year of Japan–Pacific engagement. The discussions focused on aligning preparations for upcoming PALM-cycle events and strengthening coordination between Tokyo missions and the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat.
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Pacific Islands Forum hosts treaty-law workshop to strengthen regional legal capacity
Pacific nations are sharpening their legal toolkit for international treaties at a regional workshop that brings together policymakers, legal experts and partners. With flagship instruments like the Pacific Resilience Facility and biodiversity agreements on the agenda, the sessions promise practical steps to turn global commitments into national action.
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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 of resilience, economic development, and ocean governance, signaling practical steps ahead of a busy regional calendar and upcoming leaders’ forums.
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Japan Broadens Kizuna Talanoa to Include Forum Troika, Deepening Pacific Cooperation Under PALM
Japan and Pacific partners advance a new phase of engagement as the Kizuna Talanoa dialogue expands to include Forum Troika members, aligning leadership priorities with upcoming PALM events. The talks spotlight ocean stewardship, regional architecture, and high-level planning, signaling deeper collaboration for the Blue Pacific’s future.