Vanuatu open to signing deal with Australia but will not be…

Vanuatu remains open to signing a wide-ranging deal with Australia but must assert its sovereignty and will not be subject to pressure or “bullying” from larger countries, the country’s internal affairs minister, Andrew Napuat, said. Australia...

The Pacific Tourism Organisation Hosts Two-Week Research Training for PNGTPA to Strengthen Tourism Data Capacity

From 16 to 30 September 2025, the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) hosted a two-week research training program for the Papua New Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority (PNGTPA), aimed at strengthening PNGTPA’s capacity to manage and deliver...

Vanuatu open to signing deal with Australia but will not be subject to ‘bullying’ from larger countries

Vanuatu remains open to signing a wide-ranging deal with Australia but must assert its sovereignty and will not be subject to pressure or “bullying” from larger countries, the country’s internal affairs minister, Andrew Napuat, said. Australia...

The Pacific Humanitarian Warehousing Program (PHWP) Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) Journey: What are we doing differently?

The Pacific Humanitarian Warehousing Program (PHWP), being implemented across 15 participating countries1, provided a rare opportunity to reimagine how MERL can meaningfully contribute to ensuring sovereign warehouse storage and response...

New Zealand beats Vanuatu,  takes second place

THE second Pacific Islands Ocean Conference (PIOC) opened yesterday at the Heritage Park Hotel, drawing traditional knowledge holders, scientists, and ocean professionals from across the region. Delegates filled the venue to discuss the future of...

USD 28 million water project to increase water security for 215,000 people in Vanuatu

Vanuatu has launched a USD 28 million project with global partners to secure safe, climate-resilient water for most of its population. Across Vanuatu, many families cannot count on safe water every day. Springs dry up in long droughts, wells are...

Vanuatu backs National Geographic Pristine Seas mission to survey and study fragile ocean

The National Geographic Pristine Seas team has launched its month-long expedition in Vanuatu, aimed at studying ocean ecosystems that are threatened by cyclones, warming seas, and overfishing. The mission, initiated by the Vanuatu government, will...

OPINION | Investing in capacity for a greener future: Why green technology training matters for Vanuatu and beyond

The Government of Vanuatu has set itself an ambitious, but essential target: universal renewable energy-based electrification by 2030, as articulated in the National Energy Road Map (NERM 2016–2030). Achieving this goal requires not only...

Investing In Capacity For A Greener Future: Why Green Technology Training Matters For Vanuatu And Beyond

Press Release – UNDP Pacific Office in Fiji As Vanuatu advances toward its 2030 electrification target, continued investment in human capital development will be indispensable. 24 September 2025 By Mr.Misel Sisi, Acting Director of the Department...

Vanuatu pursues new UN resolution to turn ICJ climate opinion into action

The Pacific island nation of Vanuatu said on Monday that it is drafting a UN resolution to turn a landmark judicial opinion on states’ legal responsibilities to tackle climate change from words into “political action”. Ralph Regenvanu, Vanuatu’s...

Vanuatu tourism soars with 130% year-on-year growth

New research from travelinsurance.com.au has revealed that the Pacific Islands achieved their biggest month ever for Aussie travellers with Vanuatu experiencing a 130 per cent surge compared to July last year. Vanuatu’s July surge represents the...

Life Sciences Cloud Content Migration: Separating Fact from Fiction

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Ben Morgan’s Pacific Update: Australia’s AI drone fighter MQ-28A Ghost Bat

The MQ-28A Ghost Bat is ‘cutting edge’ technology. A new AI powered drone fighter plane designed to operate with crewed aircraft providing additional surveillance and attack capability. The Ghost Bat programme is also ahead of schedule, and...

Exploring Vanuatu’s Vibrant Seascape in Support of Ocean Protection

National Geographic Pristine Seas will study Vanuatu’s ocean ecosystems — which are known for their high biodiversity and at-risk species — in a bid to safeguard one of the most climate vulnerable regions in the world. National Geographic Pristine...

Climate scientists target Albanese as Turkey holds out on COP talks

Announcing the target range last week, Albanese described it as an “ambitious but achievable target – sending the right investment signal, responding to the science and delivered with a practical plan”. Albanese is understood to have sought a...

Vanuatu official says they are training Africans in AI to solve economic and social problems

Prof Hugh Keku Aryee – Vanuatu Trade Commissioner to Ghana. Prof Hugh Keku Aryee, Vanuatu Trade Commissioner to Ghana, says the Commission is training a new generation of Africans in artificial intelligence to use technology in solving...

Vanuatu Trade Commissioner urges religious communities to care, protect God’s Creation 

By Patrick Ofoe Nudzi Accra, Sept. 15, GNA – Prof Hugh Keku Aryee, Vanuatu Trade Commissioner to Ghana, has called on religious communities, especially the Christian communities, to be faithful Stewards of God’s Creation, who care and protect it....

A WCO Regional Workshop organized in Qingdao, China to strengthen Customs Laboratory Expertise in the Asia-Pacific

A Regional Workshop in the Asia Pacific Region on Customs Laboratory Matters was held in Qingdao, China, from 25 to 29 August 2025. The Workshop was organized by the World Customs Organization in cooperation with China Customs and with the...

Building farmer-to-farmer capacity for resilience in Vanuatu

Vanuatu has joined a growing regional network of farmer-led training initiatives aimed at enhancing food security and resilience. This week, 25 lead farmers, farm advisors, and technical officers from Vanuatu’s Department of Agriculture and Rural...

Vanuatu delays pact over Chinese funding concerns

Vanuatu is not yet ready to sign a security and economic treaty with Australia over concerns the bilateral pact could restrict the South Pacific island nation’s ability to secure infrastructure funding from a third country, Vanuatuan Prime...