Regional Archive June 2020
USAID Supports UN World Food Programme to COVID-19 in the Pacific
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of US$500,000 from the United States Government in support of our response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Pacific.
Covid-19, Climate Change Lead Agenda as Forum Fisheries Officials Meet
Measures to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change are high on the agenda of the 114th Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC) meeting, which commences yesterday.
FFA Convenes Talks on Impacts of Climate Change on Tuna
The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) has hosted a one-day online discussion on the impacts of Climate Change on Offshore Fisheries.
Athletes’ Commission Condemns Attack on PNG Athlete
The ONOC Athletes’ Commission has strongly condemned the brutal attack on Papua New Guinea (PNG) athlete, Debbie Kaore last week.
Working Together to Combat Covid-19 in the Pacific
The Australian Government is working in partnership with the Pacific Islands Forum to contribute to its initiative to establish a Pacific Humanitarian Pathway amid global supply chain disruptions.
Australia Supports WFP’s Humanitarian Air Services Across the Pacific to Aid Covid-19 Response
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of AUD$3 million (US$1.96 million) from the Government of Australia to kickstart humanitarian air operations in the Pacific.