Pacific
Pacific atoll Niue seeks sponsors to protect vast ocean territory
The waters are a breeding ground for humpback whales and have more than 100 species of coral.
Pacific island leaders hope for more substance from US summit
2023-09-20The US is continuing a charm offensive toward Pacific island nations in a belated response to China’s inroads.
UN’s relevance in focus as world leaders gather
2023-09-19The global body’s influence amid multiple world crises is on center stage as the annual UN General Assembly opens.
Pacific island countries facing faster sea level rise, UN says
2022 saw flood-related losses rise more than fourfold.