

Australia and Pacific Islands Launch Bid to Host COP31 in 2026
The COP31 forum, also known as the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of the Parties, is the most important annual global climate change summit. All countries that are parties to the UNFCCC participate in each year’s summit, where negotiations about fair climate change solutions occur and progress is tracked on global climate change goals.
Oct 10, 2025


The Pacific Legal Network celebrates 25 years in a unique position
In November 2000, John Ridgway leveraged his experience of living and working in the Pacific for nearly a decade to create the Pacific Legal Network (PLN).
Sep 22, 2025


Day in the life of a graduate lawyer at Pacific Legal Network
Amy shares her reflections on what a typical day looks like as a graduate lawyer at PLN. Read more.
Aug 27, 2025


Roots and rights, navigating access to customary land across Melanesia
Imagine a place where land is not just a commodity, but a living, breathing part of the community’s soul. Customary landownership is more than just a legal concept, it is a vital thread in the fabric of cultural identity, social unity, and security.
Aug 12, 2025


Migration Update on visa pathways for Pacific Island Nations
On 1st May 2025, the Australian Government updated the Pacific Engagement (Subclass 192) Visa to include two streams, the Pacific Engagement Stream and Treaty Stream.
May 29, 2025


