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On Sustainable Population Growth: Human Values
The Good Men Project - California
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July 1, 2025
“Population growth can exacerbate environmental degradation when it increases pressure on natural resources and generates more waste and emissions. Sustainable development requires policies that balance population trends with economic growth,...
1 in 3 Tuvaluans Applies for a New ‘Climate Visa’ to Australia
The Diplomat
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June 30, 2025
In just four days, one-third of the population of Tuvalu entered a ballot for a new permanent visa to Australia. This world-first visa will enable up to 280 Tuvaluans to move permanently to Australia each year, from a current population of about...
Explainer: How Does Australia’s World-First Climate Visa for Tuvalu Citizens Work?
Earth.Org
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June 30, 2025
In the face of the “existential threat posed by climate change,” the new visa offers Tuvalu citizens a pathway to permanent residency in Australia. Since mid-June, more than a third of Tuvalu’s population has registered for an online ballot to...
Leitī study highlights unique intersectional experiences of LGBTQIA+ Tongans
Pacific Media Network
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The life experiences of Tongan leitī in Aotearoa are explored in a new study that combines Pacific identity, wellbeing, and culturally grounded clinical psychology methods. The study, titled Leitī in Red: Exploring the Life Experiences of Kau...
Our voyage to Statehood, 60 years on: understanding the nature and practice of free-association as we reflect on our development journey
Cook Island News
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June 28, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Brown. SUPPLIED. This year, the Cook Islands marks 60 years of self-governance, an historic milestone in our voyage to statehood, by Mark Brown, Prime Minister of the Cook Islands. In 1965, our people chose to shape our own...
Pacific Workshop to Promote Sustainable Gastronomy Tourism
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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June 27, 2025
UN Tourism, in partnership with the Mountain Partnership Secretariat at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and in collaboration with the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), will officially launch the “Development of...
1 in 3 Tuvaluans is bidding for a new ‘climate visa’ to Australia – here’s why everyone may ultimately end up applying
The Conversation
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June 27, 2025
In just four days, one-third of the population of Tuvalu entered a ballot for a new permanent visa to Australia. This world-first visa will enable up to 280 Tuvaluans to move permanently to Australia each year, from a current population of about...
Supporting locally-led climate action through Nature-based Solutions in the Pacific
Pacific Community (SPC)
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An SPC-led assessment finds that scaling Nature-based Solutions in the Pacific requires stronger local capacity, funding access, and community-driven action for lasting climate resilience. Across the Pacific Islands, climate change is no longer a...
Pacific Partnership 2025 commences mission stop in Kingdom of Tonga
Seapower Magazine
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June 26, 2025
NUKU’ALOFA, Tonga (June 18, 2025) Capt. Mark B. Stefanik, right, mission commander of Pacific Partnership 2025 (PP-25), provides remarks during a nursing workshop at Vaiola Hospital as part of PP-25 in Nuku’Alofa, Tonga, June 18, 2025. (U.S. Navy...
Thames gin crowned world's best
SunLive
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July 1, 2025
Gin made by a micro distillery in Thames has been named the world’s best at this year’s World Gin Awards in London. Coromandel Distilling Company, owned by Paul Schneider and partner Daniela Seuss, won the World’s Best Matured Gin Award for their...
Yobe equips top officials with AI skills at BioRTC workshop
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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July 1, 2025
The Yobe state government, in collaboration with the Biomedical Science Research and Training Centre (BioRTC) at the Yobe State University, Tuesday, trained permanent secretaries, heads of agencies, and parastatal leaders in Artificial...
CREEPING OUT OF INTERNET POVERTY INDEX
This Day
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July 2, 2025
Nigeria has the highest number of people living in internet poverty, writes SONNY ARAGBA-AKPORE Even though Nigeria appears to be on the outskirts of technology globalization,all is not lost going by efforts being put in place by government...
TONGA SAYS RAPID KWACHA GAINS ARE POLITICAL MANIPULATION, PREDICTS ARTIFICIAL ECONOMIC IMPROVEMENTS AHEAD OF 2026 ELECTIONS.
Zambian Observer
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June 23, 2025
TONGA SAYS RAPID KWACHA GAINS ARE POLITICAL MANIPULATION, PREDICTS ARTIFICIAL ECONOMIC IMPROVEMENTS AHEAD OF 2026 ELECTIONS. By:Sun FM TV Reporter The opposition Third Liberation Movement has described the recent rapid appreciation of the Kwacha...
Pacific Partnership strengthens Tonga readiness with major mission
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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June 23, 2025
The 21st Pacific Partnership mission began in Tonga last week, bringing together U.S. and Tongan teams in engineering and medical projects to strengthen disaster‑response capabilities. Teams will conduct community health clinics covering...
Multi-million parliament project breaks ground with NZ, Aus aid
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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July 1, 2025
Construction has begun on Tonga’s new NZ$60 million Fale Alea, backed by New Zealand and Australia to strengthen democracy. The new parliamentary complex, launched this week in Nuku’alofa, will replace the original Fale Alea destroyed by the 2022...
The Mad Bastard may be right! – McIntyre Mini Globe Leg 2!
Live Sail Die
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July 1, 2025
When the 1968 Sunday Times Golden Globe Race set off—the first solo, non-stop circumnavigation—many thought it impossible. But one sailor proved them wrong: Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, sailing his beloved Suhaili! When Australian adventurer, Don...
Tongan climate artist Uili Lousi dies suddenly in Auckland
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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June 20, 2025
Uili Lousi, president of OHAI Tonga, passed away in Auckland on 20 June, confirmed by a relative. The internationally acclaimed artist and activist was 48. Lousi’s powerful artwork, centred on Fata‑‘o‑tu’i‑Tonga motifs, blended traditional Tongan...
High Court rules in favour of Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga
Waatea News
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Role Funding: pijf-0044 Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga has been granted Customary Marine Title over a large part of their coastal area—from Kukutauaki to the Rangitīkei River. The Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011 is a landmark piece of...
High Court rules in favour of Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga
Waatea News
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June 23, 2025
Role Funding: pijf-0044 Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga has been granted Customary Marine Title over a large part of their coastal area – from Kukutauaki to the Rangitīkei River. The Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011 is a landmark piece...
‘Tree of Life’ nursery launched in Kolomotu‘a
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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July 1, 2025
A climate-resilient nursery was launched in Kolomotu‘a to strengthen sanitation and hygiene in one of Tonga’s most vulnerable areas. Acting British High Commissioner to Tonga, Ms Emma Macri, officially opened the “Tree of Life” nursery under the...