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Waseda University students learn about FSM and Japan-FSM relations
Embassy of Japan to the FSM September 7, 2026Pohnpei – On September 7, Ambassador KAGOMIYA received a courtesy call from Dr. Hajime OKUSAKO and Dr. Yoshiko TONEGAWA, Associate Professors from the Waseda University School of Social Sciences, as well as three students studying at Waseda University. Ambassador KAGOMIYA explained the political, economic, and cultural landscape…
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Emergency response capacity in Palau boosted through fire hydrant network upgrade as El Niño approaches
Secretariat of the Pacific Community September 16, 2026Koror, Palau – Fire safety and emergency response capabilities in the State of Koror, the commercial center and home to about 64 per cent of Palau’s population, are being strengthened with the upgrading and installation of fire hydrants across the state. The work, funded by the European Union…
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Pacific partners launch new Action Plan to accelerate health and climate action
Secretariat of the Pacific Community September 9, 2026Nadi, Fiji – Pacific health and climate leaders launched the Pacific Network for Health and Climate Change Action Plan 2026–2028, setting out a shared framework to accelerate action to protect the health and wellbeing of more than 14 million people living in the Pacific, including Papua New Guinea,…
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OpEd: Strong enabling environment key to attracting private renewable energy investment in pacific
Pacific Private Sector Development Initiative September 14, 2026Sydney — The strength of the enabling environment is critical to attracting the private investment needed to meet ambitious renewable energy targets, according to a study just published by the Asian Development Bank’s Pacific Private Sector Development Initiative (PSDI). The study, Enabling Renewable Investment: Lessons from Independent Power…
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OpEd: As COP31 approaches, are Pacific Islands truly ready for more climate finance?
Floyd Robinson While Pacific nations push for greater climate finance access ahead of COP31, are we paying enough attention to preparedness so that our systems, capacities and institutional realities can turn funding into results on the ground? Pacific Island Countries continue to advocate tirelessly for greater access to climate finance. Calls for increased adaptation funding…
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OpEd: From the Himalayas to the Pacific: Climate Justice in a World of Rising Risk
By Miles Young and Bhakta Karki On 26 August, Nepal suffered one of the darkest days in its recent history. High in the Himalayas along the Nepal–China border, a collapse of glacial ice and bedrock triggered a catastrophic debris flow down the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli river system. The resulting torrent — described by some…
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Governor meets with partners on Tamil Community Wastewater Treatment project
Yap Government September 9, 2026Yap, FSM – On Friday, September 4, the Governor’s Office held a courtesy meeting with representatives involved in the wastewater treatment pilot project in the Tamil community of Yap. The meeting was held in the Governor’s Conference Room and included Ohmae Jun-ichi of ECOPLUS, Professor NAKANO Kazunori of Nihon University, and…
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Pacific Island countries and territories unite at the thirty-seventh Committee on Fisheries (COFI37)
Secretariat of the Pacific Community September 20, 2026Rome, Italy – Pacific Island countries and territories have reinforced their collective leadership in sustainable fisheries management at the 37th Session of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Committee on Fisheries (COFI37) at FAO Headquarters in Rome Italy, calling for stronger international recognition and support for Pacific-led strategies,…
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Yap officials explore new internship opportunities through UOG outreach
Yap Government September 16, 2026Yap, FSM – Officials from the Department of Resources and Development’s Workforce Enrichment Division shared highlights on their recent outreach mission to Guam, focusing on strengthening partnerships with the University of Guam (UOG) and expanding opportunities for Yapese students. The mission, held from September 9–12, 2026, included meetings with Dr. Sharleen…
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Mal’ay and Thabeth strengthen commitment to Reey conservation
Yap Government September 8, 2026Yap, FSM – Yesterday, September 7, the Reey Conservation Area–Reey shared highlights from the communities of Mal’ay and Thabeth, who reaffirmed and strengthened their commitment to sustainably managing the Reey Resources Management Area through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with OneReef on September 6, 2026, marking another important…