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Pacific Islands Forum Targeted by Malicious Cyber Attack Ahead of Summit
New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has revealed that the Pacific Islands Forum has been targeted by what it calls a ’malicious cyber attack.’
Pacific Islands Forum Members Pledge ‘Solidarity’ in the Face of Economic, Climate Challenges
The risk to small, low-lying island nations in the Pacific posed by climate change dominated the agenda at this year’s Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting.
Pacific Islands Forum Bows to Beijing’s Demand to Delete Reference to Taiwan
A single line saying the Forum reaffirmed a 1992 commitment to viewing Taiwan as a ‘development partner’ was removed.
Land Reclamation the Answer to Pacific’s Climate Risks, Says PNG Leader
James Marape wants the Pacific to tackle climate change head-on, taking direct measures rather than forcing people to leave their homelands.
Pacific Leaders Seal Australian-Backed Regional Policing Pact
Despite misgivings by some countries as to how it will be perceived by Beijing, the Pacific Islands Forum has signed on to Australia’s Pacific Policing plan.
New Zealand Leader Stands By Climate Stance Amid UN Calls for Urgent Action
Winston Peters has maintained his scepticism of the climate change consensus at the Pacific Island Forum also attended by the UN secretary-general.
Pacific Forum’s Planned Visit to New Caledonia Stumbles Amid Concerns of CCP Influence
Pacific leaders had planned a fact-finding mission to New Caledonia but say they were obstructed by France, which the French Ambassador denies.
Pacific Islands Forum Chief Says Climate, Regional Tensions Top Concerns
Rising sea levels and extreme weather events continue to occupy much of the debate at the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meeting in Tonga.
Climate Trumps Security as Key Issue for Pacific Leaders: Lowy Institute
Despite increasing geopolitical uncertainty and thre pressing need for economic development, it is climate change that most concerns Pacific leaders.
Countries Pursuing Oil and Gas ‘Signing Away Our Future,’ UN Chief Tells Pacific Islands
Antonio Guterres told the opening of the Pacific Islands Forum in Tonga that any fossil fuels discovered now ‘will never be used.’
Earthquake Hits Tonga in Midst of Pacific Islands Forum
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake has hit the Pacific nation of Tonga.
3 Pacific Leaders to Give Key Regional Meeting a Miss
The Pacific Islands Forum was viewed as a key bulwark against the CCP’s influence in the region.
IN-DEPTH: CCP Delegation Visits Solomon Islands; Experts Cite Threat to Taiwan
Amid tensions related to the Middle East war, experts are wary of an increased Chinese presence in the Pacific, particularly the Solomon Islands.
