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Global oil volatility could hit Pacific Island nations, warns APRC

The APRC says international oil prices have risen sharply following renewed military activity involving major powers and Iranian assets. It further says that concerns over potential disruptions in the ...
Anadolu Agency

Japanese defense minister urges Pacific islands to jointly ensure maritime security

If we can build a strong and multilayered network reaching beyond regions, then no matter how fierce the waves may become, ...

Japan seeks cooperation with Pacific island nations over free, open seas

Japan's Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi on Monday called for cooperation with Pacific island nations in ensuring maritime ...
The Japan Times

Japan to invite visits by defense officials from Pacific island nations

Given China's growing presence in the South Pacific, Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has emphasized the need for cooperation with the island nations across a range of fields.

Pacific nations too dependent on seasonal worker schemes, labour expert warns

Concerns are rising that Pacific Island nations may be too dependent on remittances, as temporary worker schemes in wealthier ...
Post Courier

Pacific nations would be paid only thousands for deep sea mining, while mining companies set to make billions, new research reveals

New independent research commissioned by Greenpeace International has revealed that Pacific Island states would receive mere ...
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Pacific Island leaders back 'ocean of peace' at fraught summit

Pacific Island leaders issued a call for an "ocean of peace" on Wednesday, urging respect for their sovereignty at a summit clouded by China's alleged meddling and great power competition in the ...
Post Courier

Resilience by design: Integrating the Pacific’s climate future

The result is a shift from reactive disaster response toward anticipatory and structured preparedness. For Pacific Island Countries (PICs) facing existential climate threats, such integrated ...
The New York Times

In the Pacific, Unkept U.S. Promises on Climate Cut Deep

Pacific island nations have seen American pledges and attention come and go with geopolitical winds. Recent U.S. pullbacks are met with disappointment but not surprise. Pacific island nations have ...
The Diplomat

Why Australia Should Amplify the Pacific Region’s Voice in APEC

Only three members of the Pacific Islands Forum are currently members of APEC. Canberra can – and should – push for the region’s full inclusion. Climate diplomacy efforts in the Pacific are an ...
The New York Times

How a Group of Students in the Pacific Islands Reshaped Global Climate Law

They watched climate change ravage their home countries as rich, polluting nations did nothing. Then they had an idea. Madeleine Lavemai, left, and Sulia Makasini were students from Tonga attending ...

Japan to Invite Defense Officials from Pacific Island Nations

Japan will invite young and mid-level defense officials from Pacific island countries starting in fiscal 2026, Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said Monday. Koizumi unveiled the initiative i ...