A project of the East-West Center and the Center for Pacific Islands Studies at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.
Tangled Waters: Equity-based Study of Plastic Pollution Impacts on Indigenous Communities in Fiji
This report examines plastic pollution’s impact on Indigenous communities in Fiji, blending traditional knowledge with modern research for solutions.
Pacific Resilience Facility set to launch in 2025: Forum Chair Brown
Cook Islands PM announces Pacific Resilience Facility to operate by 2025, emphasizing regional climate adaptation and resilience.
COP28 Loss and Damage Fund: Pacific Experts Navigate Optimism With Caution
Pacific experts discuss Loss and Damage Fund’s significance and careful operation at COP28.
Republic of the Marshall Islands signs 20-year Compact
The Marshall Islands and US renew their Compact of Free Association, bolstering mutual commitments and addressing legacy issues.
Fukushima Wastewater Release Resurfaces Enduring Nuclear Concerns for Pacific Islands
Concerns rise over Japan’s plan to release Fukushima nuclear plant wastewater into the Pacific Ocean.
Solomon Islanders Have The Right To Live Without Fear And Danger
Unexploded World War II bombs in the Solomon Islands pose growing, deadly risks to locals.
War Games, UXO And Tragedies In The Solomon Islands
To win the hearts and minds of Pacific Islanders, the U.S. and Japan must address the wrongs of the past that continue to kill.
World War II Is Still Killing People In The Solomon Islands
As China and the U.S. jockey for control of the Pacific, little attention is being paid to the bombs that litter the island nation.
The Micronesians
Floyd K. Takeuchi’s photo exhibition challenges local prejudices against Micronesian immigrants.