Pacific Islands
Coverage of Pacific Islands in the Nexus archive.
- Australia Turns to Rugby to Pull Pacific Islands Away From China
Australia is using rugby as a strategy to influence Pacific Island nations to distance themselves from China. The initiative is led by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
- Indigenous cultural practices are a climate solution, report finds
A report by Conservation International highlights that Indigenous cultural practices and stewardship contribute significantly to climate solutions through biodiversity preservation and carbon storage. The study emphasizes that Indigenous lands' health stems from traditional knowledge and community-led conservation efforts, despite historical exclusion from climate negotiations and funding.
- How climate change threatens the economic backbone of the Pacific
Rising ocean temperatures are causing tuna populations in the Pacific Islands to shift, threatening the region's economic stability. This migration could disrupt fisheries and livelihoods dependent on tuna.