Pacific Islands.
geographic region consisting of the islands of the Pacific Ocean
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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India provided development partnership and aid to the Pacific Islands starting in January 2026.Some support1 report1 development inside
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India discusses cooperation with Pacific Islands.Some support1 report
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Pacific Islands nations are urging for increased, predictable, and accessible climate finance.Some support1 report
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Major powers, including Australia and New Zealand, are expanding their diplomatic presence in the Pacific Islands region.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Advocacy for a stronger media voice in the Pacific Islands region, featuring Neville Choi and outgoing PINA president Kalafi Moala.Some support1 report
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India is constructing a super-specialty hospital in Fiji.Some support3 reports
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India strengthened its development partnership with Pacific Islands by procuring and supplying sea ambulances.Some support8 reports
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Data#3 Limited, a technology company, operates in the Australian market, Fiji, and the broader Pacific Islands.Some support1 report1 development inside
Earlier this month
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Winston Peters urged the US to listen to regional priorities in the Pacific Islands, coinciding with the US announcing a $150 million aid package.Some support1 report
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Legislation has been introduced to expand the U.S. diplomatic footprint across the Pacific Islands.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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A dialogue is being held in Seoul, featuring contributions from Papua New Guinea and representing the interests of the Pacific Islands, with Ahn Gyu-back as a key participant.Some support1 report
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El Niño is currently affecting rainfall and wind patterns across the Pacific Islands.Well supported5 reports3 developments inside
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Australia is strengthening diplomatic and security ties with Pacific Islands, including maintaining a consul general in Honolulu.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Regional bodies hosted a conference to discuss sustainability challenges and provide technical expertise and satellite data for Pacific Island nations.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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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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ADB provides development finance and grants to the Pacific Islands region.Some support1 report
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Australia signed security treaties with Pacific countries while China conducted missile tests, fueling regional competition.Well supported11 reports7 developments inside
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Tuvalu faces risks of statelessness due to climate change, with WMO estimating annual displacement.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Cartels are targeting Australia and New Zealand for profitable narcotics sales, prompting AFP to monitor the situation.Some support2 reports
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Australia engaged with the Pacific Islands Forum on August 1st to discuss regional security and climate issues, including elevating bilateral ties to a formal security alliance.Some support1 report
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Fiji hosted COP31 on June 1, 2026, focusing on regional climate leadership for the Pacific Islands.Some support2 reports3 developments inside
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A Pre-COP meeting was held in Fiji to strengthen the regional voice of Pacific Islands in climate negotiations.Some support3 reports
One to three months ago
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Great power competition and militarisation pressures are affecting the Pacific Islands.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Professor Constantine discussed targeted conservation opportunities as whales congregate near Western Australia, while the Pacific Islands Forum meets in Palau.Some support3 reports
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Leaders met in Rarotonga for the 17th regional meeting.Some support1 report
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NOAA conducted a deep sea expedition in the Cook Islands, gathering data that impacts the wider Pacific Islands region.Some support5 reports
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Sudan, Pacific Islands, and Papua New Guinea are facing crises due to El Niño impacts.Some support2 reports
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Flatworm has been introduced to New Guinea to control agricultural pests, and the area is affected by flatworm predation.Some support1 report
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Australia and Pacific Islands discussed regional security and foreign policy, noting differing views on China's influence in the region.Some support1 report
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An author draws inspiration from island life for a book whose plot involves trade from Japan.Some support1 report
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FOC meetings were held in Suva to present outcomes and develop the Vakamanu Strategy for regional fisheries.Some support1 report
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Mastercard announces its regional leadership structure in the Asia Pacific, detailing its operational oversight across Australia, New Zealand, and key markets like the Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia.Some support1 report
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Mitchell chairs Fiji's National HIV Outbreak Cluster Response Task Force as the International AIDS Conference takes place.Well supported8 reports
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Xi Jinping has stated his aim to dominate the Pacific Ocean.Some support2 reports
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Japan announced funding for disaster risk reduction training for Pacific Islands in Hiroshima.Some support2 reports
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A study has included Pacific Islands in its findings, involving Conservation International.Some support1 report
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Kava, which is native to the Pacific Islands, has been found to contain compounds that affect GABA receptors.Some support1 report
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Fuel crisis and shared exposure to external shocks are impacting regional economies in the Pacific Islands, involving the Marshall Islands.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Pacific ministers met in Wellington on January 1st, 2026, where New Zealand pledged support and funding for Pacific fisheries.Some support6 reports1 development inside
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Political loyalists maintain influence in New Caledonia while Pacific nations are impacted by global aid drops.Some support1 report
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Peters wielded political influence over government decisions regarding the Pacific Islands, noting that New Zealand's rejection risks undermining health outcomes.Well supported5 reports
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Minoru Kihara commented on the issues facing island countries and the importance of the free and open Indo-Pacific.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Tonga, Samoa, and the broader Pacific Islands are jointly bidding to save the Moana Pasifika franchise.Some support1 report
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Selma Roberts, who was raised in Germany, is involved in activities related to the Bundeswehr, the Pacific Islands, and specific locations like Balclutha and Hato Hone St John.Some support1 report
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The Papahanaumokuakea National Marine Sanctuary, established in 2006, is facing threats from sea level rise and environmental degradation.Some support1 report
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Brain drain of skilled scientists is affecting the Pacific Islands region, prompting calls for government collaboration on professional retention issues.Some support2 reports
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Da’ok wood was used for traditional construction in the region.Some support1 report
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Pacific Islands leaders, including Tuvalu representatives, chaired a Regional Aviation Ministers Meeting to address regional commitments.Some support1 report
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Vanuatu, representing the Pacific Islands, is demanding the phase out of fossil fuel production while facing criticism regarding its inconsistent climate action.Some support1 report
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Pacific Islands delegates attended missions in New York on June 1, 2026, supported by Australia, related to the BBNJ Agreement.Some support2 reports
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Litigation challenges the administration's resource management policy, while a proclamation allows commercial fishing in marine monuments.Some support1 report
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Around Pacific Islands this week
News at the entities that move Pacific Islands most-
Pacific Islands Forum StructuralThe Alliance of Small Island States and the Pacific Islands Forum affirmed principles regarding state continuity.Moves Pacific Islands
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China OperationalThe European Central Bank is forced to raise interest rates due to energy price shocks from the Iran war and an influx of Chinese exports.Moves Pacific Islands
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El Niño OperationalClimate patterns are causing severe rainfall deficits in Negros.Moves Pacific Islands
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Mastercard OperationalCommonwealth Bank adjusts its payment processing programs following changes in Reserve Bank of Australia's policy, affecting card network fees.Moves Pacific Islands
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International Court of Justice StructuralSouth Africa filed a case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, concurrent with Trump's executive orders regarding funding cuts and Iran.Moves Pacific Islands
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Asian Development Bank OperationalThe Asian Development Bank has lifted its growth outlook for developing Asia and maintained its forecast for China at 4.6%, noting energy costs from the Middle East conflict.Moves Pacific Islands
Connections
The 40 strongest of 94, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Nauru Structural
Nauru is a member state of the collective group known as the Pacific Islands.
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Pacific Islands Forum Structural
The Pacific Islands Forum functions as the primary political and coordinating body for the Pacific Islands region.
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China Operational
China leverages military presence, economic aid, and geopolitical competition to expand its strategic influence across the Pacific Island region.
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El Niño Operational
El Niño cycles actively influence the weather patterns, including rainfall, wind, and cyclone activity, across the Pacific Islands region.
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Mastercard Operational
Mastercard maintains an active operational presence, overseeing business functions across the Pacific Islands region.
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Matthew Wale Operational
Wale holds a leadership role in addressing regional issues affecting the Pacific Islands.
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Pacific Community Structural
The Pacific Community provides essential technical expertise and functional support to the member island nations.
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International Court of Justice Structural
The ICJ establishes precedents regarding the responsibility of states, including the Pacific Islands, to prevent transboundary climate harm.
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Asian Development Bank Operational
The Asian Development Bank provides development finance and grants to the Pacific Islands region.
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state Structural
The US government, through its State Department, provides financial support and aid to the various island nations of the Pacific.
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Koror Transactional
Koror serves as the host location for the Pacific Islands leaders' meeting.
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Beijing Transactional
China's strategic ballistic missile tests are currently underway and are raising regional anxiety and challenging consensus in the Pacific region.
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Shane Jones Shared context
Shane Jones's policy actions, such as funding boosts, operate within the context of supporting the fisheries and economic interests of the Pacific Islands region.
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El Nino Shared context
The climate pattern El Nino functions as a shared environmental factor that introduces specific operational challenges, such as energy security concerns, for the Pacific Islands region.
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Peace Corps Shared context
The Peace Corps operates in the Pacific Islands region, deploying volunteers and programs there.
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Amanda Demopoulos Shared context
A's professional focus and data collection are situated within the Pacific Islands region, and this work impacts the region.
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Australia Operational
Australia and the Pacific Islands engage in active cooperation regarding regional security and economic agreements.
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Digital Earth Pacific Structural
Digital Earth Pacific supplies satellite data to Pacific Islands for land use planning.
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Juan Carlos Salazar Operational
A is involved in the Pacific Islands region as part of a commitment to the region.
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UAE Operational
UAE engages with Pacific Islands through diplomatic outreach and bilateral efforts.
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United Nations General Assembly Operational
The two entities co-act as partners, advocating for regional action on shared climate issues.
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American Shared context
The American company operates in a context where it provides support for the prosperity and security of the Pacific Islands.
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Tuvalu Structural
Tuvalu is a member of the collective group of Pacific Islands.
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Fiji Shared context
Fiji is a member state of the Pacific Islands region and actively contributes to its regional political and environmental efforts.
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James Marape Shared context
James Marape operates as a key political figure whose leadership and calls for regional unity are made within the context of the Pacific Islands region.
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Sudan Mentioned together
The two entities are co-mentioned in the context of a shared crisis.
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Democratic Progressive Party Transactional
DPP authorities conducted a visit to the Pacific Islands Forum.
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Palau Shared context
Palau is a member state of the Pacific Islands region and serves as a host location for regional geopolitical forums.
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Australian Institute of Marine Science Shared context
AIIMS conducts research relevant to the marine life and ecosystems found in the Pacific Islands region.
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Sitiveni Rabuka Operational
The entities are shown to be actively involved in driving peace initiatives and regional advocacy for the Pacific Islands.
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Anthony Albanese Shared context
Albanese's policy focus includes advocating for cooperation and development within the Pacific Islands region.
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Singapore Operational
Singapore is forecast to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties with the Pacific Islands region.
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Cook Islands Shared context
Cook Islands is recognized as a member of the broader Pacific Islands region, which influences regional policy.
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Chinese Communist Party Shared context
A's actions, specifically missile tests, are observed to generate disapproval from the island nations of B.
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Hawaii Shared context
The two entities share a geopolitical context as part of the broader Pacific region, exemplified by RIMPAC participation.
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Pacific Shared context
The Pacific Islands are discussed in the context of regional challenges within the Pacific.
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Xi Jinping Shared context
Xi Jinping's geopolitical ambitions are focused on achieving dominance in the Pacific Ocean, the region where Pacific Islands are located.
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Southeast Asia Mentioned together
The relationship is based on a single snapshot noting that scam operations are expanding into Pacific Islands.
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Christopher Landau Shared context
Landau announces US support and funding for the Pacific Islands at a regional forum.
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Ralph Regenvanu Shared context
A specific individual whose views are sought regarding the collective geopolitical body of Pacific Islands.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
11 events- India provided development partnership and aid to the Pacific Islands starting in January 2026.
- India discusses cooperation with Pacific Islands.
- Pacific Islands nations are urging for increased, predictable, and accessible climate finance.
- Major powers, including Australia and New Zealand, are expanding their diplomatic presence in the Pacific Islands region.
- Advocacy for a stronger media voice in the Pacific Islands region, featuring Neville Choi and outgoing PINA president Kalafi Moala.
- India is constructing a super-specialty hospital in Fiji.
- India strengthened its development partnership with Pacific Islands by procuring and supplying sea ambulances.
- Winston Peters urged the US to listen to regional priorities in the Pacific Islands, coinciding with the US announcing a $150 million aid package.
- A dialogue is being held in Seoul, featuring contributions from Papua New Guinea and representing the interests of the Pacific Islands, with Ahn Gyu-back as a key participant.
- El Niño climate shock reduces potable water and kills crops in Kiribati, with predictions of heavy rain, dry weather, and cyclones.
- ADB provides development finance and grants to the Pacific Islands region.
August 2026
12 events- Cartels are targeting Australia and New Zealand for profitable narcotics sales, prompting AFP to monitor the situation.
- Australia engaged with the Pacific Islands Forum on August 1st to discuss regional security and climate issues, including elevating bilateral ties to a formal security alliance.
- A Pre-COP meeting was held in Fiji to strengthen the regional voice of Pacific Islands in climate negotiations.
- Professor Constantine discussed targeted conservation opportunities as whales congregate near Western Australia, while the Pacific Islands Forum meets in Palau.
- Leaders met in Rarotonga for the 17th regional meeting.
- NOAA conducted a deep sea expedition in the Cook Islands, gathering data that impacts the wider Pacific Islands region.
- Sudan, Pacific Islands, and Papua New Guinea are facing crises due to El Niño impacts.
- Flatworm has been introduced to New Guinea to control agricultural pests, and the area is affected by flatworm predation.
- Australia and Pacific Islands discussed regional security and foreign policy, noting differing views on China's influence in the region.
- An author draws inspiration from island life for a book whose plot involves trade from Japan.
- FOC meetings were held in Suva to present outcomes and develop the Vakamanu Strategy for regional fisheries.
- Mastercard announces its regional leadership structure in the Asia Pacific, detailing its operational oversight across Australia, New Zealand, and key markets like the Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
July 2026
11 events- Legislation has been introduced to expand the U.S. diplomatic footprint across the Pacific Islands.
- Australia is strengthening diplomatic and security ties with Pacific Islands, including maintaining a consul general in Honolulu.
- Regional bodies hosted a conference to discuss sustainability challenges and provide technical expertise and satellite data for Pacific Island nations.
- Australia signed security treaties with Pacific countries while China conducted missile tests, fueling regional competition.
- Tuvalu faces risks of statelessness due to climate change, with WMO estimating annual displacement.
- Mitchell chairs Fiji's National HIV Outbreak Cluster Response Task Force as the International AIDS Conference takes place.
- Xi Jinping has stated his aim to dominate the Pacific Ocean.
- Japan announced funding for disaster risk reduction training for Pacific Islands in Hiroshima.
- A study has included Pacific Islands in its findings, involving Conservation International.
- Kava, which is native to the Pacific Islands, has been found to contain compounds that affect GABA receptors.
- Political loyalists maintain influence in New Caledonia while Pacific nations are impacted by global aid drops.
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June 2026
17 events- Data#3 Limited, a technology company, operates in the Australian market, Fiji, and the broader Pacific Islands.
- El Niño is currently affecting rainfall and wind patterns across the Pacific Islands.
- Fiji hosted COP31 on June 1, 2026, focusing on regional climate leadership for the Pacific Islands.
- Great power competition and militarisation pressures are affecting the Pacific Islands.
- Fuel crisis and shared exposure to external shocks are impacting regional economies in the Pacific Islands, involving the Marshall Islands.
- Pacific ministers met in Wellington on January 1st, 2026, where New Zealand pledged support and funding for Pacific fisheries.
- Peters wielded political influence over government decisions regarding the Pacific Islands, noting that New Zealand's rejection risks undermining health outcomes.
- Minoru Kihara commented on the issues facing island countries and the importance of the free and open Indo-Pacific.
- Tonga, Samoa, and the broader Pacific Islands are jointly bidding to save the Moana Pasifika franchise.
- Selma Roberts, who was raised in Germany, is involved in activities related to the Bundeswehr, the Pacific Islands, and specific locations like Balclutha and Hato Hone St John.
- The Papahanaumokuakea National Marine Sanctuary, established in 2006, is facing threats from sea level rise and environmental degradation.
- Brain drain of skilled scientists is affecting the Pacific Islands region, prompting calls for government collaboration on professional retention issues.
- Da’ok wood was used for traditional construction in the region.
- Pacific Islands leaders, including Tuvalu representatives, chaired a Regional Aviation Ministers Meeting to address regional commitments.
- Vanuatu, representing the Pacific Islands, is demanding the phase out of fossil fuel production while facing criticism regarding its inconsistent climate action.
- Pacific Islands delegates attended missions in New York on June 1, 2026, supported by Australia, related to the BBNJ Agreement.
- Litigation challenges the administration's resource management policy, while a proclamation allows commercial fishing in marine monuments.