Community Climate Action: New Caledonia joined representatives from six other Pacific countries and territories at a Fiji farm exchange focused on keeping nature-based climate solutions going after project funding ends. Participants explored sustainable agriculture, forestry and conservation to support both rural livelihoods and resilience. El Niño Alert: Pacific forecasters warn the strengthening El Niño could become the region’s strongest since 1950, bringing prolonged dry conditions, hotter temperatures and increased cyclone and coral-bleaching risks into 2027. Tourism and Nature: On New Caledonia’s Isle of Pines, debate continues over whether cruise ships should return. The island’s quiet lagoon and reefs draw visitors, but the challenge is balancing tourism with protection of its environment and culture.
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Climate Action: Practitioners from New Caledonia and six other Pacific countries and territories met at a Fiji organic farm to share ways to make nature-based solutions last beyond project funding, while supporting rural livelihoods through sustainable agriculture, forestry and conservation. El Niño Alert: A strong to very strong El Niño could persist into early 2027, bringing drier conditions to parts of the southwest Pacific, heightened cyclone risks and coral bleaching concerns. The outlook raises risks for water, farming and coastal ecosystems. Tourism and Nature: On the Isle of Pines, cruise visits remain paused as discussions continue over whether they should resume. The debate highlights the challenge of balancing tourism with protection of the island’s environment and culture.
Climate Outlook: A strong to very strong El Niño is expected into early 2027, with drier-than-normal conditions forecast across parts of the southwest Pacific and heightened cyclone risks. Warmer seas may also worsen drought and coral bleaching, adding pressure on island ecosystems. Nickel and Consultation: New Caledonia’s leaders and the EU have signed a framework for cooperation on sustainable raw-material supply chains. Pro-independence representatives boycotted the signing, citing a lack of local consultation; the deal does not guarantee funding or new mining projects. Nature-Based Solutions: Practitioners from New Caledonia joined Pacific peers at a Fiji workshop on making community-led approaches in agriculture, forestry and conservation last beyond project funding. Tourism and Conservation: A report from the Isle of Pines highlights the challenge of welcoming visitors while protecting its lagoon and local culture, as cruise ship visits remain under discussion.
Climate Outlook: A potentially record-strong El Niño is expected to persist into early 2027, bringing hotter conditions, drought risk and elevated cyclone activity across parts of the Pacific. The warmer background climate could also worsen coral bleaching. Island Tourism: On the Isle of Pines, debate over whether cruise ships should return highlights the challenge of balancing visitor income with protection of the lagoon and local culture. Nickel and Nature: The EU and New Caledonia have agreed to develop sustainable raw-material supply chains, but pro-independence leaders boycotted the signing over a lack of local consultation. The non-binding deal sets a framework for cooperation, not a funded mining project. Community Conservation: New Caledonian practitioners joined a Pacific exchange on organic farming and nature-based solutions, with a focus on community ownership and lasting benefits.
El Niño Watch: Pacific forecasters warn a strong to very strong El Niño may become the region’s strongest since 1950, bringing hotter conditions, drought risks and increased cyclone activity into 2027. Parts of the southwest Pacific are forecast to be drier than usual, while warmer seas could worsen coral bleaching. Nickel and Sustainability: The EU and New Caledonia have signed a non-binding framework to develop sustainable raw-material supply chains, including nickel. Pro-independence lawmakers boycotted the signing, citing a lack of local consultation. Tourism and Conservation: On the Isle of Pines, debate over whether cruise visits should resume highlights the challenge of balancing tourism with protection of the lagoon, island environment and local culture. Nature-Based Solutions: New Caledonian practitioners joined Pacific peers in Fiji to share ways to make community-led conservation and nature-based approaches last beyond project funding.
Island Tourism: A report from New Caledonia’s Isle of Pines highlights the challenge of welcoming visitors without harming its lagoon and local culture, as cruise ship visits remain on hold. Climate Warning: Pacific forecasters say the 2026 El Niño could be the strongest since 1950, bringing prolonged dry conditions and a heightened risk of coral bleaching across the region. Nature-Based Solutions: Practitioners from New Caledonia and five other Pacific countries met in Fiji to share ways to make community-led approaches in agriculture, forestry and conservation last beyond project funding. Nickel and Sustainability: The EU and New Caledonia have signed a framework to develop raw-material supply chains, including nickel; pro-independence leaders boycotted the signing over a lack of local consultation.
Mining and Conservation: New Caledonia’s EU raw-materials partnership aims to develop nickel supply chains under environmental and social standards, including mine-site rehabilitation. Pro-independence leaders boycotted the signing, citing a lack of local consultation; the non-binding deal does not commit funding or new projects. Tourism and Nature: A report from the Isle of Pines highlights the challenge of balancing tourism with protection of its lagoon and culture, as cruise ship visits remain under discussion. Pacific Climate: Forecasters warn the 2026 El Niño could be the strongest since 1950, bringing coral-bleaching risks and heightened cyclone activity across parts of the Pacific. Nature-based Solutions: Practitioners from New Caledonia joined a regional learning exchange in Fiji on making community-led approaches in agriculture, forestry and conservation last beyond project funding.
Island Tourism: Isle of Pines’ peaceful lagoon faces a familiar challenge: how to welcome visitors without harming its environment and culture. Cruise visits have been on hold since the pandemic, and their return remains uncertain. Nickel and Nature: New Caledonia and the EU have signed a framework to develop sustainable raw-material supply chains. It promises environmental safeguards and mine rehabilitation, but pro-independence leaders boycotted the signing, citing a lack of local consultation. Climate Watch: A forecast El Niño could be the strongest since 1950, bringing prolonged dry spells, more cyclone activity and coral-bleaching risks across the Pacific through early 2027.
Isle of Pines: A travel feature highlights the island’s fragile appeal and the unresolved question of whether cruise ships should return, weighing tourism against protecting local culture and the environment. Pacific Climate: Forecasters warn a powerful El Niño could bring coral bleaching and pressure on fisheries across the Pacific through early 2027; New Caledonia-specific impacts were not detailed. Nickel and Nature: The EU and New Caledonia have agreed to work on sustainable raw-material supply chains, including nickel. Pro-independence leaders boycotted the signing over a lack of local consultation. The deal sets a framework for cooperation, not guaranteed funding or new mining projects. Nature-Based Solutions: New Caledonian practitioners joined a Pacific learning exchange in Fiji on making community-led approaches to agriculture, forestry and conservation last beyond project funding.
Nature-Based Solutions: New Caledonian practitioners joined Pacific peers in Fiji to share ways to make nature-based approaches part of lasting community practice, with a focus on local ownership. Nickel and Sustainability: The EU and New Caledonia signed a partnership to develop raw-material supply chains, including nickel, with commitments around environmental standards and mine rehabilitation. Pro-independence leaders boycotted the signing, citing a lack of local consultation. Pacific Climate Risks: Forecasters warn the 2026 El Niño could be the strongest since 1950, bringing prolonged dry conditions, more cyclone activity and coral bleaching risks across parts of the Pacific through early 2027.
Pacific Climate: A 2026 El Niño could be the strongest since 1950, bringing prolonged dry conditions and coral-bleaching risks across parts of the Pacific through early 2027. Mining and Environment: New Caledonia’s EU raw-materials partnership aims to develop nickel supply chains, with environmental standards and mine rehabilitation among its commitments. But pro-independence leaders boycotted the signing, citing a lack of local consultation. Nature-Based Solutions: New Caledonian practitioners joined a Fiji learning exchange on making community-led approaches in agriculture, forestry and conservation last beyond project funding.
Nickel and Environment: New Caledonia and the EU have signed a framework to develop sustainable raw-material supply chains, including nickel. It covers investment, infrastructure, research and mine rehabilitation, but commits to no specific projects or funding. Pro-independence leaders boycotted the signing, citing a lack of local consultation. Pacific Climate: A strong El Niño could bring prolonged drought, more cyclone activity and coral bleaching across parts of the Pacific through early 2027, according to regional climate experts. Nature-based Solutions: New Caledonian practitioners joined Pacific colleagues in Fiji to share ways to make community-led conservation and nature-based solutions last beyond project funding.
Pacific Climate: Forecasters say the 2026 El Niño could be the strongest since 1950, bringing prolonged dry conditions, more cyclone activity and coral-bleaching risks across parts of the Pacific into 2027. Nickel Partnership: The EU and New Caledonia signed a non-binding framework to develop sustainable raw-material supply chains, covering investment, infrastructure, training and mine-site rehabilitation. Pro-independence lawmakers boycotted the signing, citing a lack of local consultation. Nature-Based Solutions: Practitioners from New Caledonia joined Pacific peers in Fiji to share ways to make community-led approaches in agriculture, forestry and conservation last beyond project funding.
Nature-Based Solutions: Practitioners from New Caledonia joined Pacific peers in Fiji to share ways to make community-led conservation and nature-based solutions last beyond project funding. Climate Watch: A forecast of an exceptionally strong 2026 El Niño warns of prolonged dry conditions, more cyclone activity and coral bleaching across parts of the Pacific through early 2027, with risks to water, livelihoods and marine life. Mining and Consultation: The EU and New Caledonia signed a partnership to develop sustainable raw-material supply chains, including nickel. The framework covers investment and mining-site rehabilitation, but pro-independence leaders boycotted the signing, citing a lack of local consultation.
Community Conservation: Practitioners from New Caledonia joined Pacific peers at a Fiji learning exchange on nature-based solutions in farming, forestry and conservation. Organisers stressed community ownership to keep projects going beyond their funding. Climate Outlook: The 2026 El Niño could be the Pacific’s strongest since 1950, bringing prolonged drought to parts of the region, heightened cyclone activity and coral-bleaching risks through early 2027. Nickel and Nature: The EU and New Caledonia signed a non-binding partnership to develop sustainable raw-material supply chains, including nickel. It covers investment, infrastructure, training and research, and refers to environmental standards and mine rehabilitation—but does not commit funding or purchases. Pro-independence leaders boycotted the signing, citing a lack of local consultation.
Pacific Climate: A potentially record-strength El Niño could bring prolonged drought, more cyclone activity and coral bleaching across parts of the Pacific through early 2027. The outlook raises concerns for island communities and marine ecosystems, though no specific forecast for New Caledonia was reported. Nickel Partnership: The EU and New Caledonia signed a non-binding deal to develop sustainable raw-material supply chains, including nickel, with cooperation on investment, infrastructure and mine rehabilitation. Pro-independence leaders boycotted the signing, citing a lack of local consultation. The agreement sets a framework, not a funded mining project or purchase commitment.
Sustainable Tourism: HOTEC 2026 opened in Fiji with a focus on regional partnerships and sourcing closer to home, which can cut transport-related impacts. New Caledonia is among the countries represented at the trade show. Mining: The EU and New Caledonia signed a partnership to develop sustainable raw-material supply chains. The agreement covers investment, infrastructure, training and research, and calls for high environmental and social standards, including mine closure and rehabilitation. New Caledonia produced 3.1% of the world’s nickel in 2024.
Sustainable Mining: New Caledonia and the EU signed a partnership to develop raw-material supply chains, with nickel central to the deal. It also promises environmental and social standards, support for mine-site rehabilitation, and investment in local infrastructure, skills and research. Pacific Climate Finance: The Pacific Community reported US$129.9 million in new climate funding approvals for 2025, including support for tuna-dependent communities adapting to climate change and efforts to address climate-related health risks.
Mining and Sustainability: New Caledonia and the EU signed a partnership on sustainable raw-material supply chains, with cooperation covering investment, infrastructure, skills and research. The agreement also calls for high environmental and social standards, including when mines close and sites are rehabilitated. Pacific Climate Finance: The Pacific Community reported US$129.9 million in climate funding approvals in 2025, including support to help tuna-dependent communities adapt and strengthen climate-related health resilience.
Mining & Environment: New Caledonia and the EU signed a strategic partnership on sustainable raw-materials supply chains in Nouméa on 20 October. The agreement covers investment, infrastructure, training and research, with a focus on nickel: New Caledonia produced 3.1% of the world’s supply in 2024. It also commits both sides to high environmental and social standards, including mine closure and rehabilitation.
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