Fiji head to Bordeaux for a high-stakes Autumn Nations clash with France. A refreshed pack includes Pita Gus Sowakula in the starting lineup and a potential debut for Tim Hoyt, signaling a new approach for the Flying Fijians. Sunday morning promises a hard-hitting test for both teams.

A bold push from Pacific voices to bring climate discussions closer to home could reshape the global debate. As COP31 looms, calls for a dedicated Pacific COP spotlight island realities, local innovation, and the path toward 1.5°C. The next chapter in climate action may hinge on listening to those most on the front lines.

Solomon Islands marks a fisheries milestone with the inauguration of a new Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources office in Noro. The move promises closer government-industry collaboration to boost sustainable practices, local jobs, and the growth of tuna operations. Seen as a potential regional model, the development could influence how Pacific nations connect policy with…

With elections looming, Tonga shifts its COP30 presence, routing climate diplomacy through senior officials as ministers focus on campaigning. The move spotlights Pacific priorities in climate finance and resilience—and what it could mean for regional action at the summit.

Belém hosts a high-stakes COP30 as Australia and Türkiye jockey for COP31, with Pacific voices demanding real concessions and urgent action to keep 1.5°C within reach. Behind-the-scenes diplomacy, a potential ICJ advisory opinion, and mounting climate impacts—from youth advocates to disasters in Papua New Guinea—signal a pivotal moment for accountability and ambition.

Across COP30, Pacific leaders rally for urgent climate action as debates escalate over methane targets. Palau’s president warns that softening ambition could stall global progress and calls for practical support for farmers to cut emissions. The exchange highlights the tension between protecting livelihoods and safeguarding the planet, with calls to hold larger nations to account.