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The UK is investing £14 million to help Pacific Island nations build resilience against rising seas and extreme storms. The funding supports locally led solutions in Fiji, Tonga, Tuvalu, and other vulnerable island communities.
The Ocean Cleanup is working to partner with Fiji to fight plastic pollution affecting Pacific islands. The global nonprofit wants to support local communities facing environmental challenges they didn't create.
Fijian farmers are reading wild yam vines, bee behavior, and breadfruit patterns to predict hurricanes months in advance. Pacific island nations are now combining these traditional methods with modern forecasting to better protect remote communities from extreme weather.
The Pacific nation of Tuvalu is building seven hectares of elevated land designed to stay above water through 2100 and beyond. Working with the UN, the innovative coastal adaptation project offers a blueprint for island nations facing similar threats.
A tiny Pacific island once overrun by invasive rats is now witnessing an explosion of native wildlife after a successful eradication project. Sixteen seabird species are nesting again, and even military personnel stationed there are inspired to join conservation efforts.
The University of the South Pacific celebrated 2,026 graduates from across the Pacific region, including inspiring students who overcame decades of challenges to earn their degrees. The graduation ceremonies in Fiji honored resilience, Pacific leadership, and the power of education to transform communities.
The world's lowest-ranked women's soccer team just pulled off one of the greatest upsets in World Cup qualifying history. American Samoa, population 45,000, beat a team ranked 80 places above them and earned their spot in the final qualifying round.
A Pacific island nation just secured its first development partnership to put local businesses in the driver's seat. Saudi Arabia's development fund is backing Palauan entrepreneurs with $15 million in financing designed to grow their economy from the ground up.
Scientists discovered a small Fiji island built completely from shellfish discarded by human settlers over 1,000 years ago. The unique "midden island" reveals how ancient communities shaped their landscape in ways still visible today.
Chile just protected 386,000 square miles of ocean around remote Pacific islands, creating the world's third-largest marine reserve. The massive sanctuary connects existing parks and covers half of Chile's territorial waters.
When Kaio Tiira Taula's son was diagnosed with tuberculosis, everything changed. The single father of eight stopped hiding from his own TB diagnosis and started fighting back alongside his child.
Samoa is transforming its tourism sector by phasing out single-use plastics and upgrading accommodation standards to protect its pristine islands. The Pacific nation is leading nine island countries toward a cleaner, more sustainable future for travelers and locals alike.
A Native Hawaiian leader is bringing traditional wisdom to international negotiations that could determine the future of the world's deepest ocean ecosystems. His presence marks a historic shift toward including Indigenous perspectives in global environmental decisions.
Across Hawaii, Guam, and American Samoa, volunteers make up more than 90% of the Red Cross workforce, creating a multigenerational culture of service. Meet the Alarcon family, where parents and two Gen Z kids teach lifesaving skills together.
In rugby's ultimate underdog story, Moana Pasifika defeated the Fijian Drua 40-26 in sweltering Lautoka heat, ending a nine-game home winning streak. Captain Miracle Faiilagi scored three tries in 17 minutes to lead his team to their first victory on Fijian soil.
New evidence reveals that when a 100-year drought hit Easter Island in 1550, communities didn't collapse. They adapted, creating new traditions and power structures that helped them survive.
Former All Black Augustine Pulu is back in New Zealand at 36, joining Moana Pasifika after a divine calling to inspire Pacific youth. The five-time father and decorated rugby veteran wants to give back to his community through one more shot at Super Rugby.
The Manuella family just became one of the first to arrive in Australia under a groundbreaking climate visa program for Tuvalu, a Pacific island nation threatened by rising seas. This world-first treaty opens doors for 280 Tuvaluans yearly to build new lives while keeping their culture alive.
While one-third of Pacific fish contain microplastics, new research reveals some island nations have cracked the code on keeping their waters clean. Vanuatu's fish show just 5% contamination, proving remote islands can protect their ocean food supply.
As cyclones devastate crops and cut off food supplies, remote villages in Vanuatu are reviving traditional taro farming that has kept their ancestors fed for thousands of years. The climate-resilient crop is proving to be their best defense against an uncertain future.