“The Advisory Opinion is a victory for Pacific Islands people and for people power,” says Siobhan McDonnell, climate change negotiator for Vanuatu & ANU Assoc Prof. “Too often climate change is a bad news story. Let us celebrate some good news.” #PISFCC.

On 3 Dec at the Australasian AID Conference, David Skidmore from Drake Uni will launch his book, China, the West & the Global Development Finance Regime. Tickets on sale soon. Call for papers and 3MAP proposals open until 24 August 2025. #AAC2025 site:

“We’re working backwards from a broken system instead of rebuilding the foundation [to achieve electoral integrity in PNG],” says Wilson Thompson.

“Supporting regional health systems is very much in Australia’s national interest as it helps create the kind of secure, prosperous neighbourhood that meaningful diplomacy also seeks to foster,” says Richie Rummery. #Pacific #health #Australianaid.

Dr Helen Durham, the CEO of @RedRAustralia will speak at the Australasian AID conference dinner @ National Museum of Australia on 4 December. Tickets on sale soon. Call for papers and 3MAP proposals open until 24 August 2025. Details @Asia_foundation

"Respecting local knowledge about how change happens, supporting partners to find their own pathways to influence & being willing to abandon 'best practice' . is helping to address deep-rooted social challenges," says Duncan Green from @LSEnews. #BCEP.

“It is important that Timor-Leste avoids the heavy-handed approach to regulation of the online space used by some of its neighbours where laws have been used to silence dissent & restrict civic space,” say Tim Mann & Juvita Pereira Faria. @asia_foundation

2️⃣ new keynote speakers for the 2025 Australasian Aid Conference on 3-5 December at ANU. David Skidmore from Drake Uni launching his book China, the West & the Global Development Finance Regime + Helen Durham AO from RedR Australia @ the conference dinner.

@MSFAustralia.

“Conflicts and crises are lasting longer, they are more complex and humanitarian responders are more stretched than ever,” says Simon Eccleshall from @MSF. “But govt funding is being slashed, humanitarian access is being blocked”.

RT @ANUIndonesia: You are warmly invited to attend the launch of Pursuing Inclusive Economic Development in Asia: A Celebration of Peter Mc….

Devpolicy Talks podcast 🎧 Managing labour mobility for Solomon Islands: a conversation with Christina Marau. 🔊 Apple Podcasts, Spotify & Simplecast.➡️ #pacific #labourmobility #Solomons

“Despite significant challenges, the study revealed promising strengths within Pacific child protection systems,” says Betty Barkha. “[Eg] cultural assets like kinship care, extended family support and the authority of community elders.” @savechildrenaus.

📆 Mark your calendar - AAC2025 call for papers is now open and closes 24 August!. Submit an abstract, launch or panel proposal or 3MAP for the Australasian AID Conference. Full details ➡️ #AAC2025 @ANUCrawford @asia_foundation @TAFinPI @ANUasiapacific

RT @ShailendraBSing: Pleasure to co-author this article with @UniSouthPacific colleague Seone. We advocate for a common Pacific passport to….

RT @ahawatson: I wrote a piece about #pressfreedom in the #Pacific w/ @ShailendraBSing. The @Devpolicy piece includes analysis of the situa….

“Global efforts to enable adaptation must start from understanding how power is distributed & how decisions are made locally, & how communities can act together to be more resilient,” say @nicolajnixon, Derin Henderson & Bishnu Adhikari @Asia_Foundation.

AAC2025 call for papers now open 📢 Hear from previous speakers + about travel support. AAC2024 speakers:.🟣Phoury Bun @CDRI_Official.🔴Ruth Honculada-Georget @FAO.🟢Jack Hennessy @MonashUni @FredHollows. 2025 Australasian AID Conference: 3-5 Dec.

“Visa-free travel could be the precursor to a Pacific Citizen Passport — a bold step toward enhancing regional mobility, economic integration and cultural exchange,” say Seone Lolesio and @ShailendraBSing from USP.

"There are some common threads: the importance of finding the right partners, the value of flexible funding . & above all, the centrality of relationships in making change happen in PNG," says Duncan Green from London School of Economics. @LSEnews #BCEP.