Pacific Area
Article
Why yet another visa for farm work makes no sense
Introducing yet another special agricultural employment visa might destroy the good things about the ones we've got, writes Stephen Howes.
Journal article
Preventing disaster in the Pacific Islands: the battle against climate disruption
The effects of global warming and climate disruption are only two of a series of issues facing Pacific Island nations. Increasing GHGs and planetary temperatures, rising sea levels and extreme weather events are potentially catastrophic for these low-lying islands.
Report
Working collectively to build a strong Blue Pacific
CROP agencies have been working collectively to deliver on Forum Leaders’ decisions and commitments, in support of the vision and objectives of the Framework for Pacific Regionalism. Overarching this collective approach has been the Blue Pacific narrative which has been used in policy papers, communications, and international engagements to promote the collective strengths and action...
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Speech by the Hon. Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi on Pacific perspectives on the new geostrategic landscape
The Hon. Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi, Prime Minister of Samoa, delivered this address at the Lowy Institute in Sydney on Thursday, 30 August 2018.
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Lowy Institute Pacific aid map
The Pacific aid map is an analytical tool designed to enhance aid effectiveness in the Pacific by improving coordination and accountability of foreign aid through enhanced transparency of aid flows.