Pacific Islands

Comprehensive coverage of the Pacific region: from climate resilience and maritime policy to cultural heritage, economic development, and the voices of island nations shaping the future of the ocean.

Pacific Ocean Summit

Pacific Leaders Forge Historic Maritime Alliance to Combat Rising Sea Levels

In an unprecedented gathering in Nadi, Fiji, representatives from 14 Pacific island nations signed the South Pacific Resilience Pact, committing $4.2 billion toward coastal defense, renewable energy infrastructure, and climate migration frameworks.

Tonga Economy

Tonga's Blue Economy Strategy Attracts Major International Investment

New sustainable fisheries and deep-sea mining regulations position the Kingdom as a regional economic hub, balancing growth with marine conservation.

Samoa Culture

Reviving Ancient Navigation: Samoa's New Maritime Academy Opens

Traditional wayfinding meets modern oceanography as a new institution trains the next generation of Pacific navigators and marine scientists.

Vanuatu Policy

Vanuatu Reforms Land Rights Legislation Amid Digital Transition

Blockchain-backed indigenous land registries aim to protect customary ownership while enabling sustainable development and foreign partnership frameworks.

Kiribati Climate

Kiribati Launches Floating Community Pilot to Safeguard Displaced Populations

Engineered artificial islands and adaptive housing models offer a lifeline as coastal erosion accelerates across the Low-Atoll nation.

Papua New Guinea

PNG's Renewable Energy Corridor Cuts Reliance on Imported Diesel

Solar microgrids and hydro expansions bring affordable power to remote highland communities, spurring local entrepreneurship and education access.

Pacific Youth

Generation Teina: How Pacific Youth Are Leading Digital Activism

From TikTok climate campaigns to indigenous language apps, a new wave of creators is reshaping regional identity and global policy discourse.