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Kiribati.
island sovereign state in the central Pacific Ocean
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The IMF projected a slowdown in Kiribati's economic growth, noting that a stronger Australian dollar contributed to the decline.Some support1 report
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Jeff Bezos' Earth Fund is providing grants to several Pacific nations for marine conservation efforts.Some support1 report
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Kiribati is seeking permanent migration pathways to Australia, while Tuvaluans have already established residency there.Some support2 reports
Earlier this month
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Pacific community leaders from Samoa, Kiribati, New Caledonia, and Australia attended a Talanoa meeting in Fiji.Some support1 report
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New Zealand announced support for clean water infrastructure in Kiribati, Vanuatu, and Solomon Islands.Some support1 report
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Australia announced a new climate and resilience funding program across Kiribati, PNG, and Fiji, alongside high-level political visits.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Ruth Cross Kwansing was appointed as Kiribati's Minister for Women, Youth, Sport and Socials Affairs.Some support1 report
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Australia invests in infrastructure protection and environmental education across Kiribati, Fiji, and Tuvalu.Some support1 report
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Chris Bowen spoke on hope for Kiribati, while Lynda Tabuya discussed Australia's fossil fuel sales.Well supported3 reports
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An expedition was launched on Nikumaroro to locate a lost aircraft, following partnership approval with the Kiribati government.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Oral history projects are documenting the diaspora experiences of Kiribati people in Aotearoa New Zealand.Some support1 report
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Kiribati advocated for international action on global issues at the United Nations General Assembly.Some support2 reports
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A voyage is collecting data through Kiribati waters and traveling to the Antarctic ice edge.Some support2 reports
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Kiribati is facing a water crisis, which prompted an assessment conducted in collaboration with UNICEF.Some support1 report
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Kiribati was named after the Gilbert Islands, leading to calls for parliamentary discussion by researchers.Some support1 report
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Australia provides climate aid and clean energy to Pacific nations like Vanuatu, Fiji, and Kiribati, while Albanese speaks at the UNGA.Some support2 reports
One to three months ago
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Fiji, Kiribati, and Indonesia are piloting digital health and AI solutions while conducting infrastructure landscape assessments in the region.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Micronesia, Solomon Islands, and Kiribati participated in regional capacity building and knowledge sharing seminars.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Aid and economic development partnership announced for Solomon Islands, Micronesia, and Kiribati.Some support3 reports
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New Zealand Defence Force is conducting operations in Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, and Vanuatu.Some support2 reports
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An international meeting was held, co-chaired by the UN office on disarmament, discussing the legacy and impacts of nuclear testing.Some support2 reports
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A Department of Foreign Affairs delegation attended a forum in Koror, Kiribati, engaging with Pacific nations.Some support2 reports
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El Niño climate shock reduces potable water and kills crops in Kiribati, with predictions of heavy rain, dry weather, and cyclones.Some support1 report
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India and Kiribati held discussions on cooperation, with India committing to capacity building and scholarships.Some support1 report1 development inside
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India supports Kiribati's VCO project in Nonouti, with discussions involving Tangariki Reete.Some support2 reports
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A research voyage is underway involving Tarawa, Nikumaroro, and Kiribati, seeking government approval for cabinet talks and embassy assistance.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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MSF assesses water and sanitation needs in Abaiang, a remote atoll of Kiribati.Some support1 report
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Kiribati and Nauru sided with China on regional issues, while the Pacific Islands Forum debated action against China's missile test.Some support3 reports3 developments inside
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Australia blamed both Kiribati and Nauru for issuing a toned-down statement regarding regional issues.Some support3 reports
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Peters announced port redevelopment for Penrhyn, while Christopher Landau announced support for Kiribati's energy security during a Pacific summit.Some support4 reports
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Palau and Kiribati are both members of the Pacific Islands Forum.Some support41 reports2 developments inside
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Palau and Kiribati are involved in the process of handing over the Small Island States chairmanship.Some support2 reports
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Kiribati re-established ties with Beijing.Some support11 reports
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Current geopolitical developments include Australia leading Pacific security efforts, the impact of the Middle East war on global costs, and aid from Taiwan to Pacific islands.Some support3 reports
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Amid regional deep-sea mining risks, the US is seen imposing visa bonds on Pacific countries while Kiribati seeks diplomatic recognition of China.Some support1 report
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Kiribati government blocked David Lambourne's return to the country, leading to UN intervention regarding judicial independence.Some support1 report
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PIF foreign ministers meet in Suva to discuss the fallout of China's missile test, with Kiribati blocking consensus.Some support3 reports
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Kiribati is co-hosting Pre-COP31 meetings in the Pacific.Some support1 report
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The Kiwa Pacific CIRCLE project focuses on ecosystem restoration and resilient livelihoods in Vanuatu, Fiji, and Kiribati.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Kiribati utilizes offshore estate in Fiji while receiving land suitability data and health monitoring from international bodies.Some support1 report
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China-aligned countries are involved in discussions regarding a proposed collective security treaty in the Pacific region.Some support1 report
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The Asian Development Bank granted an $11 million health grant, while the Fiji High Court granted a stay on related proceedings.Some support1 report
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JPL analyzed the impacts of sea level rise on Tuvalu and Kiribati, coordinating the findings with the United States Department of State.Some support1 report
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A project led by the Cawthron Institute began on July 1st, working with communities in Kiribati and Solomon Islands.Some support1 report1 development inside
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On July 1st, an observation was made that Pacific countries, including Kiribati, share similar economic drivers.Some support2 reports
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A missile test flew over Micronesia's EEZ and landed near its waters, raising regional security concerns.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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On July 1st, a Telstra outage affected mobile and data connectivity, coinciding with a SpaceX debut and concerns over nuclear testing in the Pacific.Some support1 report
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Kiribati participated in a Pacific dialogue in Vanuatu, where UN Women addressed regional challenges.Some support1 report
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The Millennium Challenge Corporation funds an ILO initiative for Kiribati development and studies successful labour mobility programs.Some support1 report
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Kiribati and Fiji attended a forum on June 9th to discuss issues facing Pacific nations, including democracy.Some support1 report
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Cooperation with Kiribati is underway, focusing on high-quality drugs, technical expertise for health, and deepening ties in trade and infrastructure.Some support3 reports
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The Royal New Zealand Air Force provided support for international maritime rescue operations and conducted a separate rescue mission in the area of Fiji and Kiribati.Some support1 report
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Air Force conducted search and rescue missions involving Kiribati and Fiji on June 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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New Zealand Defence Force assists Kiribati in search and rescue coordination.Some support2 reports
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News at the entities that move Kiribati most-
El Niño StructuralNOAA is monitoring the El Niño event, noting that strong signals are currently underway.Moves Kiribati
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Beijing StructuralChina's economic growth data was released by the NBS, showing output matching Belgium's GDP, while oil price forecasts were lowered due to the Middle East conflict.Moves Kiribati
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Fiji OperationalSurendra Lal, a politician in the Fiji Labour Party, was noted alongside a Misereor training session and Ministry of Justice website issues in Fiji.Moves Kiribati
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China OperationalChina is establishing a strategic footprint through logistics bases in Djibouti and port access in Cambodia.Moves Kiribati
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New Zealand Defence Force OperationalBeca was awarded contracts by the New Zealand Defence Force and its CEO chaired a government defence advisory body.Moves Kiribati
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Asian Development Bank TransactionalThe Asian Development Bank funded a cancer treatment program in Sri Lanka, coinciding with the President urging an investigation into hospital procurement.Moves Kiribati
Connections
The 40 strongest of 325, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Gilbert Islands Transactional
Kiribati adopted Gilbert Islands as its former name.
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Ruth Cross Kwansing Structural
Ruth Cross Kwansing serves as a Minister for Women, Youth, Sport and Socials Affairs in Kiribati.
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Beijing Structural
Kiribati is formalizing and embedding strategic and diplomatic ties with Beijing into its national structure, involving regional geopolitical rivalry.
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El Niño Structural
El Niño climate events directly cause environmental and agricultural impacts in Kiribati.
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Fiji Operational
The two nations maintain active operational cooperation through mutual assistance, shared regional forums, and coordinated policy submissions.
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China Operational
China exerts geopolitical influence and conducts military activities near Kiribati's maritime domain.
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New Zealand Defence Force Operational
NZDF provides joint operational assistance, including search and rescue coordination, to Kiribati.
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Christopher Landau Operational
Christopher Landau actively supports Kiribati's energy security and discusses economic development partnerships.
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United Nations General Assembly Operational
Kiribati utilizes the United Nations General Assembly platform to advocate for international action on global issues, particularly climate change.
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Purdue University Structural
Purdue University requires a formal partnership and government approval from Kiribati to conduct an expedition.
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Kazakhstan Operational
The two countries actively coordinate on international issues, specifically regarding nuclear legacy.
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South Tarawa Structural
South Tarawa functions as the population and administrative center of the state of Kiribati.
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Millennium Challenge Corporation Transactional
Millennium Challenge Corporation funds development initiatives and conducts studies on infrastructure options for Kiribati.
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Asian Development Bank Transactional
ADB provides financial grants and approved funds to Kiribati to support national initiatives.
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Pacific Islands Forum Structural
Kiribati is a member of the Pacific Islands Forum and participates in its consensus-making processes.
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Anote Tong Operational
Anote Tong actively represents Kiribati's interests and reacts to events affecting the nation.
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Tarawa Structural
Tarawa serves as the administrative center for Kiribati's cabinet talks and governmental functions.
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Anthony Albanese Operational
The relationship is characterized by shared concern over nuclear testing issues affecting the Pacific region.
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general assembly Operational
The two entities jointly led a meeting focused on the consequences of nuclear impacts.
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Vanuatu Operational
The two island states are currently studying and comparing successful models for citizen labour mobility programmes.
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New Zealand Army Transactional
NZ Army personnel are currently deployed in Kiribati.
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Koror Shared context
Koror served as the meeting location for the Pacific Islands Forum, which Kiribati attended.
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Commonwealth Structural
Kiribati is formally recognized as a member state of the Commonwealth.
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Chris Bowen Mentioned together
Chris Bowen has discussed Kiribati as a topic of concern and hope.
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Tuvalu Shared context
Both small island states share the context of climate risk, with evidence of Kiribati supplying timber to Tuvalu.
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Matthew Wale Operational
The relationship is characterized by the involvement of both entities in a proposed collective security treaty for the region.
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Mehta Transactional
Mehta held meetings with officials from Kiribati.
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Palau Shared context
Both nations are peers in the Pacific region, sharing membership in regional forums and facing common climate impacts.
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Nauru Mentioned together
Both Nauru and Kiribati recently renamed their colonial names.
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David Lambourne Structural
The individual was subject to a governmental action by Kiribati regarding their return to the country.
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Middle East Shared context
Geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East influence global commodity prices and import costs across the Pacific region, affecting Kiribati.
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project Shared context
The project operates within the geographical and political context of Kiribati.
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International Monetary Fund Structural
The International Monetary Fund assesses and projects the economic growth slowdown for Kiribati.
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Lebanon Mentioned together
Both Kiribati and Lebanon were co-mentioned in a discussion regarding global regional groupings.
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Kiribati National Statistics Office Structural
The Statistics Office functions as a governmental agency responsible for collecting and reporting national data for Kiribati.
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Tamana Shared context
The location Tamana is mentioned as an island facing a water crisis, suggesting a shared geographical or situational context with Kiribati.
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Earth Sciences New Zealand Operational
Earth Sciences New Zealand provides functional expertise and data to support Kiribati's ocean resource management strategies.
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José Ramos-Horta Mentioned together
The entities are thematically grouped as part of Pacific countries sharing similar economic drivers.
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Jeff Bezos Transactional
Jeff Bezos provides grants to Kiribati to help develop ocean protection plans.
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Taneti Maamau Structural
Taneti Maamau holds the role of President, representing the state of Kiribati.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
9 events- The IMF projected a slowdown in Kiribati's economic growth, noting that a stronger Australian dollar contributed to the decline.
- Jeff Bezos' Earth Fund is providing grants to several Pacific nations for marine conservation efforts.
- Pacific community leaders from Samoa, Kiribati, New Caledonia, and Australia attended a Talanoa meeting in Fiji.
- New Zealand announced support for clean water infrastructure in Kiribati, Vanuatu, and Solomon Islands.
- Australia announced a new climate and resilience funding program across Kiribati, PNG, and Fiji, alongside high-level political visits.
- Ruth Cross Kwansing was appointed as Kiribati's Minister for Women, Youth, Sport and Socials Affairs.
- Australia invests in infrastructure protection and environmental education across Kiribati, Fiji, and Tuvalu.
- Chris Bowen spoke on hope for Kiribati, while Lynda Tabuya discussed Australia's fossil fuel sales.
- Oral history projects are documenting the diaspora experiences of Kiribati people in Aotearoa New Zealand.
September 2026
15 events- Kiribati advocated for international action on global issues at the United Nations General Assembly.
- A voyage is collecting data through Kiribati waters and traveling to the Antarctic ice edge.
- Kiribati is facing a water crisis, which prompted an assessment conducted in collaboration with UNICEF.
- Kiribati was named after the Gilbert Islands, leading to calls for parliamentary discussion by researchers.
- Australia provides climate aid and clean energy to Pacific nations like Vanuatu, Fiji, and Kiribati, while Albanese speaks at the UNGA.
- Aid and economic development partnership announced for Solomon Islands, Micronesia, and Kiribati.
- New Zealand Defence Force is conducting operations in Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, and Vanuatu.
- An international meeting was held, co-chaired by the UN office on disarmament, discussing the legacy and impacts of nuclear testing.
- A Department of Foreign Affairs delegation attended a forum in Koror, Kiribati, engaging with Pacific nations.
- El Niño climate shock reduces potable water and kills crops in Kiribati, with predictions of heavy rain, dry weather, and cyclones.
- India and Kiribati held discussions on cooperation, with India committing to capacity building and scholarships.
- India supports Kiribati's VCO project in Nonouti, with discussions involving Tangariki Reete.
- MSF assesses water and sanitation needs in Abaiang, a remote atoll of Kiribati.
- Australia blamed both Kiribati and Nauru for issuing a toned-down statement regarding regional issues.
- Peters announced port redevelopment for Penrhyn, while Christopher Landau announced support for Kiribati's energy security during a Pacific summit.
August 2026
12 events- Kiribati is seeking permanent migration pathways to Australia, while Tuvaluans have already established residency there.
- Kiribati and Nauru sided with China on regional issues, while the Pacific Islands Forum debated action against China's missile test.
- Palau and Kiribati are both members of the Pacific Islands Forum.
- Palau and Kiribati are involved in the process of handing over the Small Island States chairmanship.
- Kiribati re-established ties with Beijing.
- Current geopolitical developments include Australia leading Pacific security efforts, the impact of the Middle East war on global costs, and aid from Taiwan to Pacific islands.
- Amid regional deep-sea mining risks, the US is seen imposing visa bonds on Pacific countries while Kiribati seeks diplomatic recognition of China.
- Kiribati government blocked David Lambourne's return to the country, leading to UN intervention regarding judicial independence.
- PIF foreign ministers meet in Suva to discuss the fallout of China's missile test, with Kiribati blocking consensus.
- Kiribati is co-hosting Pre-COP31 meetings in the Pacific.
- Kiribati utilizes offshore estate in Fiji while receiving land suitability data and health monitoring from international bodies.
- China-aligned countries are involved in discussions regarding a proposed collective security treaty in the Pacific region.
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July 2026
10 events- An expedition was launched on Nikumaroro to locate a lost aircraft, following partnership approval with the Kiribati government.
- A research voyage is underway involving Tarawa, Nikumaroro, and Kiribati, seeking government approval for cabinet talks and embassy assistance.
- The Kiwa Pacific CIRCLE project focuses on ecosystem restoration and resilient livelihoods in Vanuatu, Fiji, and Kiribati.
- The Asian Development Bank granted an $11 million health grant, while the Fiji High Court granted a stay on related proceedings.
- JPL analyzed the impacts of sea level rise on Tuvalu and Kiribati, coordinating the findings with the United States Department of State.
- A project led by the Cawthron Institute began on July 1st, working with communities in Kiribati and Solomon Islands.
- On July 1st, an observation was made that Pacific countries, including Kiribati, share similar economic drivers.
- A missile test flew over Micronesia's EEZ and landed near its waters, raising regional security concerns.
- On July 1st, a Telstra outage affected mobile and data connectivity, coinciding with a SpaceX debut and concerns over nuclear testing in the Pacific.
- Kiribati participated in a Pacific dialogue in Vanuatu, where UN Women addressed regional challenges.
June 2026
8 events- Fiji, Kiribati, and Indonesia are piloting digital health and AI solutions while conducting infrastructure landscape assessments in the region.
- Micronesia, Solomon Islands, and Kiribati participated in regional capacity building and knowledge sharing seminars.
- The Millennium Challenge Corporation funds an ILO initiative for Kiribati development and studies successful labour mobility programs.
- Kiribati and Fiji attended a forum on June 9th to discuss issues facing Pacific nations, including democracy.
- Cooperation with Kiribati is underway, focusing on high-quality drugs, technical expertise for health, and deepening ties in trade and infrastructure.
- The Royal New Zealand Air Force provided support for international maritime rescue operations and conducted a separate rescue mission in the area of Fiji and Kiribati.
- Air Force conducted search and rescue missions involving Kiribati and Fiji on June 1, 2026.
- New Zealand Defence Force assists Kiribati in search and rescue coordination.