8 Fascinating Facts You Might Not Know About Jane Goodall And Her Work

The world is a poorer place without primatologist and conservation activist Jane Goodall, but it’s a richer place thanks to her work. UNSPECIFIED : Jane Goodall, English primatologist, ethologist, and anthropologist, with a chimpanzee in her arms,...

New Caledonia under tight security ahead of 'Citizenship Day'

Armoured Centaures riot control vehicles are also part of the deployment. Photo: Supplied High security measures are now in force in New Caledonia, as the French Pacific territory approaches "symbolic" dates later this week. French High...

World's first shark THREESOME is caught on camera: Scientists spot two males and a female mating off the coast of New Caledonia

Scientists observing sharks off the coast of New Caledonia were in for a surprise, after spotting the world's first shark threesome. During the unusual encounter, two male leopard sharks mated with a female in quick succession – with the entire...

Australia’s emissions reduction targets ‘a bit of a cop out’, says Pacific climate advocate

As Australia's prime minister prepares to spruik the countries new climate targets at the UN General Assembly in New York, a Pacific climate activist says these are "a bit of a cop out". Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is addressing the United...

New Caledonia's Congress votes to postpone provincial elections

Photo: RNZ Pacific/ Walter Zweifel New Caledonia's Congress endorsed yet another postponement for the French Pacific territory's crucial provincial elections. The provincial elections date was already postponed twice: initially scheduled to be...

Move over, Paris and New York: 10 underrated cities for outstanding art

Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, London, New York, Madrid. The global epicentres of art in all of its creative forms, schools, eras and disciplines are well known, well documented and well visited. But art truly is everywhere in this world, although...

PM Manele holds bilateral discussion with New Caledonia President

Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele successfully held bilateral discussions with the President of New Caledonia, His Excellency Alcide Ponga, where both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening regional cooperation and solidarity....

PM MANELE HOLDS BILATERAL DISCUSSIONS WITH PRESIDENT OF NEW CALEDONIA

Prime Minister Honourable Jeremiah Manele, MP, held bilateral discussions this week with the President of New Caledonia, His Excellency Alcide Ponga, where both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening regional cooperation and...

New Caledonian roadway avoids difficult realignment following landslide

The impact of a landslide on a critical access road in New Caledonia’s rugged terrain could have been disastrous without the right technology. Constructing infrastructure in tropical regions requires particular expertise and care, especially if...

Building climate ambition through regional partnerships in the French Pacific

New Caledonia and French Polynesia step up climate ambition with new NDCs committing to deep emissions cuts and stronger adaptation by 2035. New Caledonia and French Polynesia are stepping up their climate commitments with updated Nationally...

The South Pacific Regional Herbarium: A Guardian Of Pacific Biodiversity

Press Release – University Of The South Pacific The SPRH is like a living library of nature, a place for learning and training, and a way to connect Pacific people with their natural environment and cultural roots. The Centre for Sustainable...

Guam at the Pacific Islands Forum: ‘Business as Usual’ Despite External Partner Ban 

At this year’s Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders’ Meeting, the story that seemed to capture headlines was the decision by this year’s host, Solomon Islands, to disinvite all external partners from attendance. The reporting around this decision...

Collapse of French Government to impact Forum debate on New Caledonia

SAMOA will soon begin a new chapter following the conclusion of the official count from last week’s general elections and the subsequent conveyance of the writ to the Head of State. Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata’afa congratulated the winning...

PNG and Vanuatu deals show Australia’s growing contest with China

Events around this year’s Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) have shown how Australia and China are competing to win influence over the region, as the risk of war grows. Solomon Islands, the host of this year’s PIF, received more than $18 million in...

The Pacific won a stunning climate victory. What's next?

Fijian student Vishal Prasad stood in disbelief outside the world's highest court moments after it handed down a historic climate change ruling. A scrum of international media gathered before him, awaiting his reaction to the long-awaited...

Leopard sharks engaging in a 'threesome' mating ritual captured on video in a scientific first

For years, divers off New Caledonia have watched male leopard sharks dash after females, only to miss the main event. Now we finally have it on film – and it wasn’t just one pair. In a first for the species, two males sequentially mated with a...

Solomon Islands to showcase Melanesian Ocean Reserve at Climate Week

BY NED GAGAHE The Solomon Islands is gearing up to unveil the Melanesian Ocean Reserve (MOR) initiative at Climate Week in New York, a bold and transformative project that promises to set a new standard for ocean conservation. This unprecedented...

Honiara at helm: Pacific unity in climate of uncertainty

THE leaders of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) gathered in Honiara, Solomon Islands, from yesterday to Friday for the 54th annual summit of the region’s premier political body. This year’s meeting carries extra significance: it is the first time...

Pacific voyagers deliver strong Ocean and Climate call in Honiara

By Pita Ligaiula in Honiara, Solomon Islands Pacific voyagers arriving in Honiara after a 15-day journey from Suva have called for urgent climate action, ocean protection, and a fossil fuel–free Pacific. Speaking on behalf of Uto ni Yalo and the...

Pacific Islands leaders meet with climate change, security on agenda

Pacific Island leaders have kicked off their annual summit in the Solomon Islands, with climate change and security expected to take centre stage amid the battle for influence in the region between China and the United States. The weeklong...