Fiji’s first ocean expedition in over a century will finalise its findings for at least a year and aid crucial decisions regarding ocean health and sustainability

Policies and global agreements must benefit rural dwellers, says Veitayaki
Dr Joeli Veitayaki emphasises the need for policies and international agreements to benefit marginalised rural communities and stresses the importance of traditional knowledge in ocean management

Ocean Commissioner Pleads for Strong Leadership and Governance
The Pacific Ocean Commissioner calls for strong leadership, policy, science, and traditional knowledge in ocean management, emphasising the need for regional and global cooperation to address pressing challenges

Forum Chair calls on the region to be wary of nuclear wastewater discharge
The Forum Chair is committed to maintaining ongoing dialogue with Japan and the IAEA on planned discharge and calls on the region to be wary of nuclear wastewater discharge

Energy and Transport Ministers to be gender champions
Pacific Energy and Transport Ministers tasked to “serve as champions in promoting gender in the energy sector…”

Civil Societies Welcome “Climate Leadership” by Pacific Ministers
Pacific Civil Societies commended the decision of the 5th PRETMM to accelerate efforts for a just and equitable transition, stressing the urgency to act in the face of the existential threat of climate change

Pacific Island nations call on big emitters to fund climate finance
Pacific Island nations call on developed countries to fund climate finance based on the “principles of polluter pays and climate justice” at the end of 5th PRETMM

Call for Pacific Energy Commissioner
The 5th PRETMM calls for the establishment of a Pacific Energy Commissioner to negotiate and advocate energy issues on behalf of the region for a Just and Equitable Transition to a Fossil Fuel Free Pacific

Ministers urged to be inclusive of civil society
Civil societies have urged ministers to secure the highest ambitions for the Pacific through a deep, rapid and sustained emissions reduction in the energy and transportation sectors

New regional programme to increase gender equality in Pacific’s energy sector
A new regional programme to increase women’s participation and gender equality in the Pacific’s energy sector