

Kiribati Demonstrates a Commitment to a Digital Economy
The Kiribati House of Assembly recently passed the first reading of the Digital Government Bill 2023 (Bill).
May 12, 2023


What is the "Blue Pacific" and why is it important?
By Vivienne Storey 'Oceania is us. We are the sea. We are the ocean. We should not be defined by the smallness of our islands, but the greatness of our oceans.' ( Epeli Hau’ofa) The "Blue Pacific" is a term that was established to describe the region of the Pacific Ocean, its island nations, and their collective interests. The term was first used in 2017 at the Pacific Islands Forum in Samoa by the Pacific Island leaders. The Blue Pacific concept is based on the idea that the
Mar 29, 2023


Supporting Pacific Participation in Olympics 2032
By Tara Vele The International Olympic Committee on 21 July 2021, selected Brisbane, Australia as the host city for the 2032 Olympic and...
Mar 15, 2023


What “greenwashing” means and why we need to be wary of it working in the Pacific
By Vivienne Storey Key points Greenwashing is a distraction from urgently needed climate action The Pacific is particularly vulnerable...
Nov 29, 2022


What is COP and how does it affect the Pacific?
The Pacific Island nations have been at the centre of discussions at this year’s United Nations Conference of the Parties (COP27).
Nov 23, 2022


