sustainability
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Fiji’s FICA Congress 2026 to chart new horizons with AI, macroeconomics and sustainable governance
Fiji’s accounting leaders will chart a bold course for a changing world at FICA Congress 2026, guided by three pillars: global economics, digital transformation and AI, and sustainable governance. The speaker lineup blends diplomacy, macro insight and tech leadership—from Australia’s High Commissioner Peter Roberts to ANZ economist Kishti Sen and KPMG’s John Munnelly—illuminating the forces…
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Palau’s Sovereignty and Environment at Risk as U.S. Military Buildup Accelerates
Fresh concerns are surfacing over Palau’s environmental safeguards as a rapid U.S. military buildup accelerates. The situation raises questions about sovereignty, oversight, and how local communities will be affected.
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Palau’s Sovereignty in Focus as U.S. Military Buildup Sparks Environmental and Community Scrutiny
Palau faces a growing security footprint that critics say could sideline environmental protections and local sovereignty. A landmark diplomatic outreach by its president adds a new turn to a regional debate over security, aid, and autonomy.
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Yasawa Islands to start 50/50 joint-ownership resort with 38 villas in Fiji
A bold joint-ownership plan in Fiji’s Yasawa Islands pairs local landowners with private investors for a new era of community-led tourism. By blending customary land, existing facilities, and fresh capital, the project unlocks a 38-villa expansion with profits split 50/50 and governance led by chiefs and village elders. Construction begins in December, promising a model…
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Wind-Assisted Shipping Could Shield Pacific Islands From Fuel Price Shocks
Shipping remains the Pacific’s lifeline for remote island communities—a lifeline increasingly strained by ageing fleets and soaring fuel costs. Advocates argue wind-assisted propulsion could dramatically cut fuel use and bolster resilience, but financing, maintenance, and fleet realities pose tough hurdles for a rapid transition.
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Pacific Shipping Crisis Spurs Wind-Assisted, Low-Carbon Fleet Push
Pacific shipping could be edging toward a crisis, as experts call for rapid, Pacific-tailored wind-assisted propulsion to cut fuel costs and safeguard island supplies. With aging fleets and heavy reliance on imports, the case for regional, low-carbon solutions is gaining urgency—before price shocks deepen.
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Northern Fiji Pursues Growth With More Flights, Improved Roads and Cruise Ship Controls to Draw Australian and New Zealand Visitors
Northern Fiji brims with reefs, villages and authentic experiences, yet stubborn access and infrastructure hurdles keep its tourism from flourishing. With talks on more flights, better roads, and cruise-ship policy shaping the plan, the region stands at a decisive crossroads for growth.
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Pacific Turns to Wind‑Assisted Shipping to Cut Costs and Boost Resilience
Pacific leaders warn of converging crises—from fragile shipping and rising fuel costs to health and security pressures. Yet experts point to practical fixes like wind-assisted ships and smarter development finance that could shore up island communities, if action follows.
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Majuro forum backs wind-assisted ships to cut Pacific fuel costs and emissions
Pacific island shipping is reaching a crisis point as fuel costs rise and aging fleets strain supply chains. At a Majuro forum, experts urged a rapid shift to wind-assisted propulsion and other low-carbon options, arguing that policy reforms, targeted funding, and Pacific-specific R&D could harden lifelines for remote communities while trimming emissions.
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Wind-Assisted Propulsion Emerges as Practical, Low-Cost Fix for Pacific Shipping Crisis
Across the Pacific, remote island communities depend on ships that burn costly fuel and face rising disruptions. A practical near-term fix may already be within reach: wind-assisted propulsion retrofits that could cut fuel use without waiting for distant tech breakthroughs. As policymakers weigh climate-friendly options and everyday supply chains, the debate centers on turning retrofit-ready…