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Last update: 4 hours agoPacific Security Tensions: A ni-Vanuatu researcher, Anna Naupa, says Australia’s growing “strategic anxiety” over China is crowding out deeper ties with Vanuatu—hurting trust, development cooperation, and even climate diplomacy. UN Climate Justice Push: The UN General Assembly is set to vote on a Vanuatu-led resolution to turn the ICJ’s climate advisory opinion into practical follow-up, after major emitters watered down earlier drafts. Ocean Protection Momentum: PNG used the Melanesian Ocean Summit to drive a stronger “blue economy” agenda, including renewed support for the Melanesian Ocean Corridor of Reserves, while Vanuatu’s PM Jotham Napat urged unity to protect ocean livelihoods. Regional Policy Signals: Vanuatu’s cabinet also approved a revised Nakamal Agreement with Australia, aiming to rebalance security and climate priorities. Elsewhere in the region: PNG announced a major new “no-take” marine protected area, and Tonga reiterated it won’t allow deep-sea mining in its own waters “for now.”
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