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
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
Felled by its own Failures
We have watched these past few weeks as the evolving situation surrounding the Solomon Islands/China security pact has unfolded.
Apr 28, 2022
Why access to finance in the Pacific is important
Climate change, volcanic eruptions in Tonga, and the devastating economic implications of COVID-19 are just a few of the problems that Pacif
Apr 19, 2022
