The Pacific Tourism Organisation Hosts Two-Week Research Training for PNGTPA to Strengthen Tourism Data Capacity

From 16 to 30 September 2025, the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) hosted a two-week research training program for the Papua New Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority (PNGTPA), aimed at strengthening PNGTPA’s capacity to manage and deliver...

The Pacific Humanitarian Warehousing Program (PHWP) Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) Journey: What are we doing differently?

The Pacific Humanitarian Warehousing Program (PHWP), being implemented across 15 participating countries1, provided a rare opportunity to reimagine how MERL can meaningfully contribute to ensuring sovereign warehouse storage and response...

Amelia Earhart's long-lost plane likely located, research team claims

Researchers from Purdue University are set to travel to the South Pacific to determine if a "visual anomaly" on a remote island is the wreck of Amelia Earhart's lost plane, saying there is "very strong" evidence the object is the iconic aviator's...

Amelia Earhart's long-lost plane 'found in lagoon'

Amelia Earhart (1897-1937), American Aviation Pioneer, Portrait, 1937. (Photo by: Universal History Archive/UIG via Getty Images)(Image: UIG via Getty Images) The long-missing Electra 10E aircraft of renowned aviator Amelia Earhart may finally...

Life Sciences Cloud Content Migration: Separating Fact from Fiction

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Amelia Earhart’s plane could finally be found in upcoming expedition

(NewsNation) — Researchers will travel to the South Pacific next month to investigate a “visual anomaly” that they believe could be Amelia Earhart’s long-lost plane. Earhart disappeared on July 2, 1937, while attempting to become the first female...

“Fossil Fuels Kill 24,000 Europeans”: Climate Deaths Shock Scientists While Governments Increase Oil Production

IN A NUTSHELL 🌍 The 21st century poses a formidable challenge with climate change threatening global stability. 🔺 Current fossil fuel production exceeds recommended levels by 77%, exacerbating environmental issues. 🌊 A projected 4°C temperature...

Kiribati Chair appointment chance to ‘seek and sow solidarity’ against deep sea mining: Greenpeace

Greenpeace Australia Pacific HONIARA – Monday, 8 September 2025 — In response to the Republic of Kiribati being appointed the Chairmanship of the Small Island States (SIS) Leaders Meeting at the Pacific Islands Forum today, the following statement...

Long-lost plane of Amelia Earhart 'finally discovered in lagoon'

The long-lost Electra 10E plane of Amelia Earhart, the famed aviator, may have been found at last, with researchers claiming they have "very strong" evidence that it lies in a lagoon. Earhart and her navigator Fred Noonan were attempting a global...

Amelia Earhart' long-lost plane 'finally discovered in lagoon'

Matt Jackson Trendswatch Content Editor 10:56, 03 Oct 2025 Amelia Earhart went missing in 1937(Image: Popperfoto/Getty Images) Amelia Earhart's long-lost Electra 10E plane might finally have been discovered after researchers have “very strong”...

Palau, Kiribati, Vanuatu and Marshall Islands Urge Action on ICJ Climate Opinion

At the Pacific Islands Forum, leaders from Kiribati, Palau, Vanuatu and the Marshall Islands said the ICJ climate ruling must be more than symbolic. They called for urgent policy changes to safeguard sovereignty, secure justice, and ensure Pacific...

Does This Satellite Photo Show Amelia Earhart’s Plane?

Rick Pettigrew / Archaeological Legacy Institute Ever since Amelia Earhart vanished while attempting to become the first woman to circumnavigate the globe in 1937, people have been desperate to find out what happened to her. And now a tantalizing...

Amelia Earhart’s long-lost plane likely located in lagoon, expedition team claims, citing “very strong” evidence

Amelia Earhart (Photo: NASA / MGN) (CBS NEWS) — Researchers from Purdue University are set to travel to the South Pacific to determine if a “visual anomaly” on a remote island is the wreck of Amelia Earhart’s lost plane, saying there is “very...

Pacific islands bound by climate change, divided by deep-sea mining: Nauru…

“The climate crisis is not up for debate,” Micronesian President Wesley Simina said. “The only question is whether we will act with the urgency it demands.” Pacific island leaders agreed. At the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly...

Council projects celebrated in water awards

The Australian Water Associations 2025 Queensland Water Awards have recognised the state’s most outstanding projects and professionals, showcasing inspiring achievements in environmental stewardship, innovation and leadership. Announced at the...

Purdue shares details regarding expedition to identify Amelia Earhart's plane

Purdue announced in July it planned to travel to a remote island in the Pacific Ocean where they believe satellite images show parts of the plane. WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — A decades long mystery could soon become a closed case next month when Purdue...

New in-country testing advances breast cancer care in Samoa and Tonga

The Pacific Community (SPC) is enhancing breast cancer diagnosis and management in the Pacific Islands, where it stands as the most common cancer affecting women. Through a vital new laboratory strengthening initiative, Samoa and Tonga are now...

Purdue announces updates on Earhart expedition

Now a month out from the Taraia Object Expedition’s departure, the Archaeological Legacy Institute and representatives from Purdue updated details about the trip during a conference on Oct. 1. The expedition, which was announced July 2, is to try...

Pacific islands bound by climate change, divided by deep-sea mining: Nauru swimming against the tide

Deep-sea mining equipment. Photo courtesy of Impossible Metals “The climate crisis is not up for debate,” Micronesian President Wesley Simina said. “The only question is whether we will act with the urgency it demands.” Pacific island leaders...

UN must adapt to Blue Pacific, not the other way around...

Pacific leaders took the 2050 Strategy to the UN, calling for climate justice, fair finance, and security defined by peace and solidarity. By Renate Rivers Pacific Island leaders addressed the United Nations General Assembly’s (UNGA) 80th session...