Pacific

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Opinion

Australia and China should cooperate for the security of Pacific Island Countries

Rivalry between Australia and China in the South Pacific is harming the prosperity of the region

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Environment

Human rights law demands climate change adaptation

Supporting climate adaptation for vulnerable peoples is not just a matter of ‘aid’ but rather a legal obligation that must be met

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Health & Medicine

On the frontline of family violence in the Asia Pacific

Globally, women and children bear the brunt of family violence. A project in the Asia Pacific is working to make a difference

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Politics & Society

Real partnership with Solomon Islands must be based on truth

Acknowledging Australia’s colonial history is essential to build a stronger relationship with Solomon Islands

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Politics & Society

Stepping carefully amid conflict in the Pacific

Tensions between Australia, China and Solomon Islands can be eased with a greater focus on diplomacy

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Environment

Building island climate resilience

The India-led effort to provide infrastructure for Pacific island states vulnerable to climate change is a concrete outcome from COP26 and backed by Australia

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Health & Medicine

Is there a preferred COVID-19 vaccine for Pacific Island countries?

Up until now, most of our Pacific Island neighbours have done well controlling COVID-19. But as cases surge in some countries, is one vaccine better for these remote communities?

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Politics & Society

Is Australia doing enough to support the Pacific?

The health and economic impacts of the COVID-19 crisis are being felt by our Pacific neighbours, and it’s in Australia interests to help

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Health & Medicine

The vaccine saving the lives of Pacific children

Each year, about 650,000 children under the age of five die from pneumonia. But effective vaccination, in some of the world’s poorer countries, is saving lives

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Environment

The future of climate refugees

As world leaders meet in Bonn for COP23, Fiji’s presidency of the 2017 UN Climate Change Conference offers an opportunity to shine a light on communities facing climate change migration

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