Security agreements have become an important measure of the close relationship between global partners and Pacific Island states. In geopolitics, this 'close relationship' is usually another way of saying partners have influence, control or power over Pacific countries.

There are challenges to the narrative of climate change as an existentail crisis for Pacific Island countries, including a rejection of the forced migration scenario that has been painted by international media and other external observers, especially for atoll populations.

If funding for climate change loss and damage is to reach those most affected, the real climate change adaptation that is needed is to how climate finance is delivered.

For the Pacific Conference of Churches there are compelling reasons to attend COP28 in Dubai.

An introduction to Toda Peace Institute's new Global Outlook series on COP28: hopes, expectations and reality.

Debates on climate change and conflict and discussions around women, peace and conflict are largely taking place in separate silos. Rather than acknowledging the numerous intersections of those two topics and enriching each other’s work, there has been little engagement between experts on both issues.