Regional Archive August 2022
Australia Supports Report on Impact of Climate Change on People with Disability
Climate change impacts us all, especially those of us who are most vulnerable. Better understanding climate change and the impact it has on persons with disabilities across the Pacific is crucial to ensuring disability-inclusive climate action.
Ba Opens Accommodation for Women's Market Vendors
Women market vendors shared joy over the newly renovated Ba women’s accommodation centre, officially opened last week by Fiji’s Minister for Education, Heritage and Arts and Local Government, Hon Premila Kumar.
USAID Launches Five-Year Strategy for Pacific Islands
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) announced the launch of its five-year (2022-2027) Pacific Islands Strategic Framework that will guide the Agency’s work in 12 Pacific Island countries. The strategy supports the U.S. government’s goal to promote a free and open, connected, prosperous, resilient, and secure Indo-Pacific.
French Polynesia Re-affirms Commitment to Improving Regional Tourism
Recognition of the importance of regional sustainable tourism cohesion in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic was the motivating factor behind French Polynesia’s endorsement of the Pacific Leader’s Sustainable Tourism Commitment this past week.
Pacific Exporters to Showcase Products at Exhibition in Australia
The southern hemisphere’s leading trade exhibition for the food, hospitality, and retail industries will be held from September 5 – 8 this year, providing exporters from across the Pacific region a platform to showcase their premium products.
PIFS and FIFA Put Climate Partnership into Action
The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) and FIFA have jointly launched a 12-month plan to implement the climate change partnership they signed in April and turn commitment into concrete climate action.
Kiribati Welcomes First Commercial Flight Since Border Lockdown
Tarawa, Kiribati yesterday was in celebration mode as the island converged at Bonriki International Airport to welcome the country’s first commercial flight, 2 ½ years since COVID-19 border lockdown.
Pacific Exporters Speak on State of Industry
Last week saw exporters from across the Pacific gather at an event hosted by Pacific Trade Invest (PTI) Australia and Griffith Asia Institute, to speak on the realities, opportunities, and challenges of trading amid the region.