The ocean wealth of this important sub-region in the Pacific—which includes two Coral Triangle countries—is essential to its survival, and is now under threat. A timely new report by WWF, the Global ...

The ocean is a much larger part of Melanesia’s economy than previously understood Suva, Fiji – A major new report, Reviving Melanesia’s Ocean Economy: The Case for Action, launched today, has revealed ...

For outsiders looking in, the Pacific might appear the focus of intense geopolitical competition. But for Pacific Island communities themselves, electoral results for decades make it clear that local ...

Vol. 22, No. 2, Special Issue: Flying Fox Excursions: Albert Wendt's Creative and Critical Legacy in Oceania (2010), pp. 416-476 (61 pages) The Contemporary Pacific covers a wide range of disciplines ...

In this episode of the ChinaPower Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Pete Connolly to discuss China’s activities in the Pacific Islands, specifically Melanesia. Dr. Connolly explains that through his field ...

This year has been another one of significant political events in Melanesia. The biggest political story of the year was the general election in PNG. While it was anticipated that Peter O’Neill would ...

Professor Ove Hoegh-Guldberg undertakes research on coral reef ecosystems and their response to rapid environmental change, which is supported primarily by the Australian Research Council (Canberra), ...