Ditching diesel could save Pacific nations almost $1b Replacing fuel imports with renewable power could save Pacific countries millions of dollars if they can secure enough investment to make the switch. AAP · Aug 24
Opponents of Australia cutting emissions pointed to China’s lack of a target. That argument just got harder to make With China accounting for nearly a third of the world’s total emissions, any cuts it achieves will make a substantial difference for the world – and for fossil fuel exports The Guardian - AU · Sep 25, 2025
Pacific unity stressed at keystone regional summit The host nation of major regional talks has urged fellow Pacific nations not to be "passive bystanders" to intensifying competition among powerful interests. AAP · Sep 9, 2025
Climate finance crunch time at Pacific leader talks The existential threat of climate change and ever-intensifying regional rivalries will loom large over Pacific leader talks in Honiara. AAP · Sep 7, 2025
Tuvalu residents prepare for world’s first planned migration of an entire nation — and climate change is to blame A first-of-its-kind lottery for residents of Tuvalu who want to move to Australia due to climate change threats is closing today, with more than 5,000 applications received. LiveScience · Jul 18, 2025
Torres Strait leaders lost their landmark case. How can governments be held to account on climate? Experts and advocates say it’s time for the law to change after judge says matters based on climate policy cannot be decided by courts The Guardian - AU · Jul 16, 2025
Pacific voices needed as Australia seeks climate summit Australia is hoping elevate the voices of the Pacific as the climate change minister visits the region to strengthen a bid to co-host the UN climate summit. AAP · Jul 7, 2025
Holding the major parties to account over climate While climate change hasn't dominated the election, the Greens and independents have been heard loudest in a space largely vacated by the major parties. AAP · Apr 30, 2025
Summit hope for state if election climate favours Labor The Festival State's premier hopes his federal colleagues win the May 3 election and then secure hosting rights for a United Nations global climate summit. AAP · Apr 14, 2025
Libs rebuked for calling Pacific climate bid 'madness' Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is being warned abandoning a bid to co-host a major climate conference with the Pacific damages Australia's credibility. AAP · Apr 1, 2025
Climate advocates label Australia a 'petro-state' In the shadow of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, climate advocates have gathered in the NSW capital for Climate Action Week Sydney to consider a policy response. AAP · Mar 14, 2025
Prospect of Trump victory touches Pacific climate nerve Donald Trump's attitudes towards the environment and climate are "deeply concerning" according to one Pacific expert awaiting results from the US election. AAP · Nov 5, 2024
Hopes of hosting COP31 hinge on phasing out fossil fuel Co-hosting the next UN climate conference would require Australia to fully commit to phasing out fossil fuels and not to just a "phase-down", one expert warns. AAP · Dec 4, 2023
Deal to resettle climate-hit Tuvalu residents shows world ‘what’s at stake’, European officials say German and EU officials say the treaty between Australia and the Pacific island country should spur global cut to emissions The Guardian - AU · Nov 12, 2023
The Conversation · Nov 8, 2023 26 years ago, Howard chose fossil fuels over the Pacific. What will Albanese choose? Hot on the heels of trips to Washington and Beijing, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is now in the Cook Islands for the Pacific Island Forum. There, he will aim to strengthen relations with Pacific countries and reaffirm Australia’s place as a security partner of choice.
AAP · Oct 5, 2023 Australia rejoins global climate fund initiative Australia will make a 'modest contribution' to the Green Climate Fund after a five-year absence, which will help developing nations respond to climate change.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 12, 2022 Power struggle with China and regional rift in focus as Anthony Albanese heads to Pacific Islands forum Absence of Kiribati from the meeting is ‘really devastating’ to the body’s long-term strategy, security expert says
The Guardian - AU · Jul 7, 2022 ‘Far from adequate’: former Pacific leaders group urges Australia to increase 43% emissions cut Pacific Elders Voice also called for Australia to end gas and coal developments ahead of Pacific Islands Forum
The Independent UK · May 17, 2022 Wesley Morgan wins Colby award for 'The Hardest Place' Author and journalist Wesley Morgan is this year’s winner of the William E
ABC News · May 5, 2022 Why Solomon Islands' deal with Beijing is different to past agreements with Pacific nations Experts say a new security agreement signed by Beijing and Honiara is "qualitatively different' to Beijing's past agreements with Pacific nations and the geopolitical context has changed.
The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2022 Former Kentucky state rep exchanged gunfire with home invader who shot and killed his daughter The home invasion unfolded at Wesley Morgan’s home in Richmond, Kentucky, before dawn on Tuesday