Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, as Head of the Commonwealth, has recognised current Miss Solomon Islands, Ms. Gladys Habu, as…
Islands apart: Competing campaigns risk Pacific consensus for top job – The Interpreter
Next Wednesday, 3 February, leaders from 18 Pacific states and territories will convene online for a Pacific Islands Forum “Special” Leaders Retreat. The agenda is a brief one – to appoint a new Secretary General of the Forum to replace the formidable Dame Meg Taylor, whose six-year tenure expired in January.
The role is one of the most coveted and important positions in the Pacific. The Secretary General is both the chief bureaucrat and diplomat, with oversight spanning across all Pacific regional organisations as Chair of the Council of Regional Organisations in the Pacific. The Secretary General has responsibility for both enhancing Pacific regionalism and advocating for the Pacific on a global stage, reporting directly to the leaders of Forum members, and is also entitled to a seat at the table during regional negotiations.
Data needs to be translated to alleviate burden on Pacific island policymakers
The intense focus on data technology, data sharing and data science in the Pacific islands as of late has promised…
Samoan climate leaders highlighted in climate documentary
Indigenous Samoan climate leaders are featured in the documentary ‘Finding Hope: Samoa’ by Greenpeace Australia to be released in March…
Pacific Islands Forum Chair welcomes Biden’s science based climate approach
After a long four years of climate funding extraction and decline in political prioritization of the climate crisis in the Pacific under the US Trump Administration, the Pacific region has now collectively heaved a sigh of relief with the incoming pro-science President Joe Biden.
Study: Pacific journalists rely on politicians, not scientists for climate stories
A study conducted by ABC International Development, and Monash Climate Change Communication Research Hub concluded that Pacific journalists overwhelmingly rely…
Jaluit Atoll appeals for an ocean going walap to preserve tradition
JALUIT ATOLL: The Jaluit Atoll Local Government, an atoll in the Marshal Islands has a very urgent appeal on social…
Boys in the water: Alex King highlights Cook Islands ocean champions
Captain Tama of the Cook Islands shares his love for the ocean with and life in this photo series by CI Photographer Alex King.
High Level Coalition on Health and Energy – World Health Organization
High Level Coalition on Health and Energy World Health Organization
Papua New Guinea: Next generation is looking for a seat at the table – PreventionWeb
Papua New Guinea: Next generation is looking for a seat at the table PreventionWeb