Vanuatu

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Flying hurts the planet but it’s vital for island tourism. Is there a greener way? | Susanne Becken
Electric aviation and renewable energy among shifts needed for the Pacific to build a more sustainable tourist industry

Dr Susanne Becken

15, Dec, 2023 @12:48 AM

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Short hops and economy class: five expert tips on how to reduce your emissions on holiday
Practical ways to minimise your carbon footprint when travelling to Pacific islands without compromising your trip

Pete McKenzie

15, Dec, 2023 @12:07 AM

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Paradise cost: the Pacific islands changing the future of tourism
New push to attract visitors focuses on environment and culture, as experts call for better monitoring of sustainability pledges

Tiare Tuuhia in Tahiti, French Polynesia, and Virginia Harrison

12, Dec, 2023 @12:35 AM

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Here be nodules: will deep-sea mineral riches divide the Pacific family?
Members of the Pacific Islands Forums are weighing the economic potential of sea floor mining against possible harm to ocean ecosystems

Daniel Hurst in Rarotonga

10, Nov, 2023 @3:51 AM

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Australia’s support to Pacific surges as China focuses on ‘friendly’ states, aid map shows
Lowy Institute report finds Canberra has become leading source of loans to region while Beijing’s financing is ‘strategically targeted’

Jon Letman

30, Oct, 2023 @1:01 PM

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US vows to support ‘free media’ in Pacific as concern over China influence grows
Washington will look to partner with Pacific media sector, top official tells the Guardian

Virginia Harrison

30, Oct, 2023 @3:07 AM

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Biden pledges more aid to Pacific islands to counter growing Chinese influence
Leaders of Pacific island states have been given star treatment in Washington but Chinese influence is the spectre at the feast

Siosifa Pomana in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, and Julian Borger in Washington

25, Sep, 2023 @8:40 PM

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Small island nations take high-emitting countries to court to protect the ocean
Countries threatened by rising sea levels are asking a tribunal to decide on responsibility for pollution of the marine environment

Karen McVeigh

10, Sep, 2023 @10:01 PM

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Vanuatu PM faces no-confidence vote as rivals cite ‘foreign engagement’ concerns
Motion led by ex-PM to unseat Kalsakau lists complaints including foreign relationships after security pact signed with Australia

Prianka Srinivasan in Port Vila

08, Aug, 2023 @1:15 AM

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Pacific pulling power: western leaders rush to region in effort to counter China
Week of visits by Emmanuel Macron, Antony Blinken and Lloyd Austin underlines concerns over Beijing’s growing influence

Guardian reporter in Port Moresby

29, Jul, 2023 @2:42 AM

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Emmanuel Macron denounces ‘new imperialism’ in Pacific on historic visit to Vanuatu
French president warns of threat to sovereignty of ‘smallest’ states amid US-China power struggle

Guardian staff and agencies

27, Jul, 2023 @3:21 AM

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Macron to visit New Caledonia and Papua New Guinea on ‘historic’ Pacific tour
Trip marks the first time a French president will visit independent countries in the Pacific as US and China jostle for power in the region

Julien Sartre in Wallis and Futuna

22, Jul, 2023 @8:00 PM

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