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Pacific human security: is climate finance reaching those most at risk?
As COP29 concludes, the UN Special Rapporteur on climate change and human rights will visit Vanuatu to examine the intersection of climate change and human rights in Vanuatu. In her latest blog, Anna Naupa reflects on this visit as a timely opportunity to call for more accessible climate finance that better supports Pacific communities.
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Thinking about the future of Pacific Security
The Pacific Regional Security Outlook 2023-24, launched by the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat and the Pacific Fusion Centre, highlights increasing security complexities. From June 24-26, 2024, leaders across the Blue Pacific region convened in Suva, Fiji, facilitated by the Pacific Security College, to discuss a unified security vision. Key takeaways include promoting harmony, thinking as a village, and integrating culture into security strategies.
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A PNG-Australia security framework: not a treaty but solid nonetheless
The security framework is largely developmental in nature. It covers defence, police, law and justice, violence against women and children, national security, border, maritime and aviation security, cyber security, health security and biosecurity, as well as infrastructure, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, and climate change and environment.
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Australia must play a key role in the Pacific’s push to decarbonise shipping
There is an opportunity for Australia to work with Pacific islands to invest in new technology and take a leadership role in the decarbonisation of shipping in the region.
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Watch & Listen
VIDEO
Migrating with Dignity: A conversation with Anote Tong
Former Kiribati President Anote Tong discusses the IPCC Synthesis Report & reflects on his own journey creating climate policy
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Final Warning: What the last IPCC Report means for the Pacific
The IPCC has released its landmark Synthesis Report, but what does it mean for the Pacific?
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PODCAST
RAMSI: 20 years, 20 voices
Listen to those who helped make the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands possible in our special 6-part series.
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WEBINAR
Health and Security Nexus: A multi-agency approach
This webinar unpacks how government agencies can work together to prepare and respond to biological threats
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Events
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Events
RAMSI: 20 Years, 20 Voices Vodcast Launch
This July marked the 20th anniversary of RAMSI and the launch of our special six-part vodcast series RAMSI: 20 years, 20 voices. To celebrate, the PSC came together with Pacific friends at the National Press Club.
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PAST EVENT
Events
Regional Workshop on National Security Strategies
In partnership with the Cook Islands Government, the College hosted the Regional Workshop on National Security Strategies in Rarotonga, Cook Islands.
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Pacific Regional Law Enforcement Conference
In partnership with PICP, PIDC and OCO, the College hosted the inaugural PRLEC in Nadi, Fiji
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Celebrating Waitangi Day 2023
PSC’s Advisory Board visited the Waitangi Treaty Grounds to connect with Māori culture and learn from Ngāpuhi elders.
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Alumni Stories
Our Alumni members play key roles in addressing Pacific security risks.
Resources
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PIF Pacific Security Outlook Report 2022-23
This Regional Security Outlook Report by the Pacific Islands Forum draws on specialist analysis from across the region.
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Riots in the Pacific - Control and Change (2022)
This discussion paper summarises the common features of riots across the Pacific.
Covid
PSC COVID-19 Tracking Map 2020-22
This map reveals COVID-19 cases, deaths and vaccination rates across the region until May 2022.
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Development Bulletin: Pacific Security
A collection of papers considering current and future security needs in the Pacific region.