Before we become fossils

Local governments on the Northern Rivers have declared climate emergencies and pledged net zero goals but are still investing massively with banks that support fossil fuel projects While Trump was ranting at the UN General Assembly last week,...

The Pacific Humanitarian Warehousing Program (PHWP) Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) Journey: What are we doing differently?

The Pacific Humanitarian Warehousing Program (PHWP), being implemented across 15 participating countries1, provided a rare opportunity to reimagine how MERL can meaningfully contribute to ensuring sovereign warehouse storage and response...

Vanuatu minister tells Australia to respect China policing deal

Vanuatu's internal affairs minister says Australia needs to respect his country's plan to sign a new policing agreement with China, and has taken a swipe at Pacific Minister Pat Conroy as controversy over the proposal rumbles along. Andrew Napuat...

Seventh Annual Vanuatu Made Week Wraps Up In Port Vila

Press Release – PACER Plus By helping local producers gain visibility, build networks, and access information, PACER Plus contributes to sustainable private sector growth while encouraging value addition export readiness. PORT VILA, Vanuatu – The...

The Pacific Tourism Organisation Hosts Two-Week Research Training for PNGTPA to Strengthen Tourism Data Capacity

From 16 to 30 September 2025, the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) hosted a two-week research training program for the Papua New Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority (PNGTPA), aimed at strengthening PNGTPA’s capacity to manage and deliver...

OPINION | Investing in capacity for a greener future: Why green technology training matters for Vanuatu and beyond

The Government of Vanuatu has set itself an ambitious, but essential target: universal renewable energy-based electrification by 2030, as articulated in the National Energy Road Map (NERM 2016–2030). Achieving this goal requires not only...

Investing In Capacity For A Greener Future: Why Green Technology Training Matters For Vanuatu And Beyond

Press Release – UNDP Pacific Office in Fiji As Vanuatu advances toward its 2030 electrification target, continued investment in human capital development will be indispensable. 24 September 2025 By Mr.Misel Sisi, Acting Director of the Department...

Vanuatu working toward UN vote aimed at fighting fossil fuel industry influence

Vanuatu is working on securing a UN vote to turn a landmark ruling on the climate crisis by the international court of justice (ICJ) into concrete political action that will fight the influence of the fossil fuel industry and protect the globe...

Vanuatu plans UN resolution on lanmdmark climate ruling

Vanuatu's Climate Change Minister Ralph Regenvanu speaking to media after an International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling on climate change. Photo: AFP / John Thys Vanuatu's climate minister says the country is drafting a UN resolution to turn a...

Vanuatu backs National Geographic Pristine Seas mission to survey and study fragile ocean

The National Geographic Pristine Seas team has launched its month-long expedition in Vanuatu, aimed at studying ocean ecosystems that are threatened by cyclones, warming seas, and overfishing. The mission, initiated by the Vanuatu government, will...

Climate scientists target Albanese as Turkey holds out on COP talks

Announcing the target range last week, Albanese described it as an “ambitious but achievable target – sending the right investment signal, responding to the science and delivered with a practical plan”. Albanese is understood to have sought a...

Vanuatu to sign China police deal as security pact with Australia lies in limbo

Vanuatu has declared it will sign a new policing agreement with China as the landmark Nakamal pact between Australia and the Pacific Island nation hangs in the balance. Vanuatu's Police Minister Andrew Napuat met with China's Minister of Public...

Vanuatu to sign China police deal as security pact with Australia lies in limbo

Vanuatu has declared it will sign a new policing agreement with China as the landmark Nakamal pact between Australia and the Pacific Island nation hangs in the balance. Vanuatu's Police Minister Andrew Napuat met with China's Minister of Public...

Vanuatu pursues new UN resolution to turn ICJ climate opinion into action

The Pacific island nation of Vanuatu said on Monday that it is drafting a UN resolution to turn a landmark judicial opinion on states’ legal responsibilities to tackle climate change from words into “political action”. Ralph Regenvanu, Vanuatu’s...

As China and EU disappoint, prospects of meeting 1.5C climate target fade

This week’s pledges by the EU, China and other large countries for emissions cuts by 2035 are not ambitious enough to get global climate targets back on track, climate experts say. With the US withdrawing from the Paris Agreement and President...

China’s Climate Pledge Shows Commitment But Could Have Been More Ambitious, Say Experts

Last Updated:September 25, 2025, 20:23 IST According to the experts, China's climate goals show commitment, while the US, a top historical emitter, backtracks China announced new targets at the UN Secretary-General’s Climate Summit. Image/News18...

Pacific Islands News Roundup – September 26 – October 2, 2025

Editor’s Note: We are undergoing a web host migration process and may need to make necessary modifications to our format and frequency over the next several weeks. Thank you in advance for your understanding. Political Leadership and Regionalism,...

Fighting invasive species to protect Vanuatu’s forests and people

Blog Category Dynamic story Division Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability Geoscience, Energy and Maritime Land Resources Digital Earth Pacific (DEP) Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability Geoscience, Energy and Maritime Digital...

China, world’s largest carbon polluting nation, announces new climate goal to cut...

The announcement came as more than 100 world leaders gathered to talk of increased urgency and the need for stronger efforts to curb the spewing of heat-trapping gases. With major international climate negotiations in Brazil 6½ weeks away, the...

China announces new climate goal at UN to cut emissions

Technically the deadline was in February and about 50 countries - responsible for one-quarter of the world's CO2 emissions - have filed theirs, including Pakistan, Micronesia, Mongolia, Liberia and Vanuatu.