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Melanesian nations announce intention to create massive ocean reserve corridor

A group of Pacific island nations have agreed to formally establish the Melanesian Ocean Corridor of Reserves (MOCOR), a massive transboundary marine protected area (MPA) that will...

Pacific leaders gather in Palau ahead of key PIF meeting

The 55th Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting officially kicks off Monday night in Koror, Palau.

Pacific islands leaders express concern over China's missile launch

From Palau to New Caledonia: These Are the Most Popular Islands Destinations with Australian Travelers Right Now

Australians chasing sunshine are swapping lengthy overseas trips for these idyllic island holidays just a few hours away.

Pacific Islands Forum meeting in turmoil after several leaders pull out of Palau summit

Solomon Islands prime minister cancels his appearance, along with leaders from Fiji, Vanuatu and SamoaSeveral leaders have pulled out of a the Pacific Islands Forum leaders’ meetin...

Pacific Islands Forum winds up by condemning China nuclear test

Leaders in the Pacific have registered their concern over a nuclear-capable missile test conducted by China in July, calling on all states to provide advance warning ahead of any t...

Pacific Islands Forum winds up by rebuking China nuclear test

The members, apart from Nauru, called on all states undertaking testing of intercontinental ballistic missiles to be transparent.

Why the Pacific Islands Forum Should Watch Taiwan’s East Coast

The waters east of Taiwan sit within a strategically integrated maritime space stretching from Northeast Asia, through Micronesia and Melanesia, to Polynesia. 

Pacific leaders to meet in Palau amid China-Taiwan tension

Palau is among three members holding diplomatic ties with Taiwan and not China, a large creditor to many island states.

Four Pacific nations are planning one of the world’s largest ocean corridors

Founder’s Briefs: An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. Four Melanesian countries are planning a network...

Micronesian Islands Meet Against Backdrop of Great Power Competition

Micronesian governments are elevating unilateral hedging efforts in forums like the MIF, in pursuit of a unified risk-management strategy and regional identity.

US expected to announce major fuel security deal at Pacific Islands Forum

The United States is set to announce a fuel security deal worth US$60 million for the Pacific region, RNZ Pacific understands.

China, leader absences hang over key Pacific Islands Forum meeting in Palau

Small Populations, Vast Waters: Why the U.S.

From energy security and drug trafficking to Taiwan’s diplomatic presence, a summit in Palau shows why Pacific Island countries now…Continue reading on Asia Horizon Review »

US and several Pacific countries hit out at Chinese nuclear missile test, after PIF misses chance

A number of Pacific Islands countries have joined the United States in effectively accusing China of skirting the rules after Beijing's recent nuclear-capable missile test in the P...

Minister departs for Pacific Islands Forum in Palau

Pacific chiefs to attend MДЃori Queen's second koroneihana

Pacific chiefs from across Polynesia, Micronesia and Melanesia will gather at TЕ«rangawaewae Marae for MДЃori Queen Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po's second koroneihana.

Pacific Islands Forum starts with leaders missing, China furious

The annual Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders Meeting is underway in Palau, and already there has been controversy. First, it’s a leaders meeting with a distinct lack of leaders....

Across the Islands of French Polynesia, Privacy Is the Real Luxury

French Polynesia’s most rewarding island-hopping route moves between sacred Raiatea, remote Taha’a and the private-island glamour of Tetiaroa.

Vanuatu sues France over Pacific Islands and Exclusive Economic Zone dispute

The nation of Vanuatu on Monday filed an application with the UN’s International Court of Justice (ICJ) against France, requesting that the court affirm its sovereignty over disput...

France digs in on Pacific islands claim as Vanuatu turns to UN’s top court

France is facing pressure to consent to the International Court of Justice taking up a decades-old territorial feud with Vanuatu, after Paris firmly reasserted its sovereignty over...

Temperature rise of more than 1.5 Celsius threatens Pacific, leaders say

Regional fisheries agency says US-Pacific Tuna Treaty vital, as it delivers US$50 million boost

The South Pacific Tuna Treaty, also known as the US Tuna Treaty, remains an important partnership for the region, the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency says.

Pacific artist Olivia Foa’i's emotional journey back to her ancestral home in Tokelau

Feature: Olivia Foa'i's emotional return to her ancestral homeland of Fakaofo, Tokelau, reconnected her with family and culture while deepening her understanding of Te Vaka's legac...