A collaborative investigation by Mongabay and The Gecko Project on the latest plantation development controversy within the Papua province has … More
Category: Pacific Politics
Mining in the Pacific – Why the Legal Victory on Wagina Matters
Following a seven-year legal battle, the environmental advisory committee of the Solomon Islands overturned Solomon Bauxite Limited’s permit to open … More
University of Hawaii supported for more research in the Pacific islands
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on June 1 that the University of Hawaii has been chosen to … More
Military Bases, Colonialism, and Environmental Destruction
By Clay Capra
Environmental Historian and Digital Journalism Intern
Pacific Environment Weekly
US climate envoy Kerry says islands face ‘beyond existential’ threat
US climate envoy John Kerry said Tuesday island nations faced a situation “beyond existential” due to climate change, as he … More
Pacific Island nations reinforce energy transition goals ahead of COP26
PEI: Pacific Island governments have reinforced their commitment to energy transition action and strengthened sustainable energy goals within updated nationally … More
Micronesian Nations officially withdraw from the Pacific Islands Forum
The five Micronesian members of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) have officially withdrawn their membership of the PIF after the … More
Battle of the Pacific Forum : But is it really worth it?
APIA: Today, leaders of the Pacific will decide who will be the next Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum … More
Opinion: On deep-sea mining, climate change, and the guidelines needed to ensure ocean sustainability – Anote Tong
[Devex] : I have followed the ongoing tug of war between opposing sides of the deep-sea mining debate and was … More
Solomon Islander recognizewith Commonwealth Points of Light award
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, as Head of the Commonwealth, has recognised current Miss Solomon Islands, Ms. Gladys Habu, as … More