Pacific Wayfinder

The Pacific has been a global leader in innovative policymaking on climate change, which has been reflected in the latest IPCC report.Salā Dr George Carter and Mahealani Delaney join Akka Rimon to discuss the importance of embedding traditional knowledge and the IPCC's latest recommendations in Pacific climate policies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Kiribati President Anote Tong joins the Pacific Wayfinder to discuss the IPCC Synthesis Report and reflect on his own journey leading one of the countries most vulnerable to climate change.Join Akka Rimon and Jay Caldwell as they explore the Former President's time in office, his Migrating with Dignity policy and what can be done in response to the IPCC's report findings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A final warning - the IPCC has released its landmark Synthesis Report for the AR6 reporting cycle, outlining the drastic action needed to be taken by the world to prevent the worse impacts of climate change.But what does it mean for the Pacific?Prof Mark Howden, Vice Chair of the IPCC, and Pasha Carruthers, a Review Editor from the Cook Islands, break down the report's findings for the region with APSC's Prof Dave Peebles and Dr Henry Ivarature. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Women have always been there. We are 50% of the community. All the decisions about safety, food, security and the well-being of Pacific people come through us." Hear from Dr Gemma Malungahu & Dr Theresa Meki about the important role Pacific women have always played in security, including the deep cultural and traditional knowledge they bring to decision-making. Hosted by Akka Rimon, this discussion for Women's History Month also touches on the need for greater representation of Pacific women in institutions, current challenges facing Pacific women, including gender-based violence, and the power women have to mentor each other and write their own stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From climate to cyber to fisheries, the recently released Security Outlook Report from the Pacific Islands Forum paints an insightful and stark picture of current and future threats to our Blue Pacific Continent. APSC's newly appointed Director, Prof Dave Peebles, Deputy Directors, Dr Henry Ivarature & Jay Caldwell, and new guest co-host of the Pacific Wayfinder, Akka Rimon, provide their analysis of the report and discuss how we can apply its findings. To watch the vodcast version of this epsiode, clike here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is it really like at a UN climate COP? What could an Australia Pacific COP31 look like? Join a conversation between Salā Dr George Carter, Mahealani Delaney and Brianna Gordon, three members of ANU's Pacific and First Nations contingent to COP27 in Egypt, as they discuss the importance of Pacific diplomacy, Indigenous knowledge and the future of the Loss and Damage Fund. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Climate finance, ocean security, Indigenous voices and gender will be at the forefront of climate negotiations taking place in Egypt next week at COP27. Dr Henry Ivarature discusses these issues with Dr Siobhan McDonnell, Pacific climate negotiator and ANU Lecturer, Akka Rimon, APSC PhD candidate, and Brianna Gordon, ANU Climate Alumni COP27 scholarship recipient. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

COP27 is soon to be held in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, with leaders deliberating on the crucial action needed to curb the worst impacts of climate change. We talk with Prof Mark Howden, Vice-Chair of the IPCC, and Mr Choi Yeeting, Kiribati Presidential Advisor for Climate, to discuss the updated climate science impacting Pacific countries since the last COP meeting in Glasgow, setting the scene for what is at stake in Egypt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2022 PNG National Election was marred by violence and allegations of voter fraud. However, despite these widespread issues, thousands of people still lined up to vote, determined for their voices to be heard. ANU's Dr Colin Wiltshire sits down with Arianne Kassman, CEO of Transparency International PNG and Geejay Milli, PhD Candidate at the ANU, to discuss what went wrong during the election, the role of women in the vote and what's next for PNG's electoral system & security. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We sat down with Distinguished Professor Steven Ratuva and Mr Setareki Macanawai, CEO of the Pacific Disability Forum at the Pacific Regional Law Enforcement Conference in Nadi, Fiji, to discuss how we can use inclusive community approaches to combat transnational crime.Hosted by Liam Taylor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eliorah Malifa sits down with Nick McDonnell (Head of Public Policy NZ & Pacific Islands, Meta), Dr Amanda H A Watson (Research Fellow, ANU) and Mr Jope Tarai (PhD Candidate, ANU) to talk about the growth of social media and mobile technology in the Pacific, and its challenges and opportunities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eliorah Malifa sits down with Nick McDonnell (Head of Public Policy NZ & Pacific Islands, Meta), Dr Amanda H A Watson (Research Fellow, ANU) and Mr Jope Tarai (PhD Candidate, ANU) to talk about the growth of social media and mobile technology in the Pacific, and its challenges and opportunities.

Eliorah Malifa sits down with Nick McDonnell (Head of Public Policy NZ & Pacific Islands, Meta), Dr Amanda H A Watson (Research Fellow, ANU) and Mr Jope Tarai (PhD Candidate, ANU) to talk about the growth of social media and mobile technology in the Pacific, and its challenges and opportunities.

On January 15, Tonga and its vast transnational community were shaken by the eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai Volcano. APSC's Eliorah Malifa sat down with Tongan Deputy High Commissioner to Australia, Curtis Tuihalangingie and Secretary-General of the Tonga Red Cross, Sione Taumoefolau to discuss the impact of this disaster on Tongan communities and the ongoing recovery effort. If you would like to donate to support Tonga's recovery, you can do so here: www.redcross.org.au/rugby/

Ben Bohane sits down with Prof Mark Howden, Vice-Chair of the IPCC and Ofa Ma'asi-Kaisamy, Manager of the Pacific Climate Change Centre to discuss the latest IPCC report on the impacts of a changing climate policy and adaptation in the Pacific.

In part two of our special on crypto in the Pacific, Ben Bohane sits down with Tongan Politician, Lord Fusituʻa and Josh Hallwright, Oxfam Australia's specialist in blockchain technology to discuss the use of cryptocurrency in the Pacific and how the emergence of China's digital Yuan will impact the region.

Ben Bohane speaks with Tongan Politician, Lord Fusituʻa and Josh Hallwright, Oxfam Australia's Humanitarian Lead and specialist in blockchain technology to discuss the emergence of cryptocurrency in the Pacific and what decentralised finance means for the region's future security. This is part one of a two-part special looking at the impact of blockchain technology in the Pacific region.

Pacific Wayfinder's Eliorah Malifa speaks with Ms Karen Mapusua (Director, Land Resources Division SPC) and Dr Viliamu Iese (Senior Lecturer Disaster Risk Management, USP), in the wake of the UN Food Systems Summit. Karen and Viliamu discussed their experiences at the summit, navigating how the Pacific could interact with global food systems to create mutually beneficial models for the region.

As leaders get ready for the COP26 summit in the coming weeks, the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Secretary-General Henry Puna and Britain's High Commissioner to Australia talk to Ben Bohane about getting Pacific voices heard – especially on climate financing.

In part two of our special on transnational crime in the Pacific, Ben Bohane sits down with Jose Sousa-Santos and Tevita Tupou to discuss human trafficking in the region and the critical need for agencies to work together.

In this Pacific Wayfinder podcast, Ben Bohane sits down with Jose Sousa-Santos and Tevita Tupou to discuss transnational crime in the Pacific and how it became a ‘drugs highway'.

In the latest Pacific Wayfinder podcast, Eliorah Malifa talks to PhD scholarship recipients Miss Geejay Milli and Mr Michael Kabuni about their research in gender and money laundering in Papua New Guinea.

In the latest Pacific Wayfinder podcast, Ben Bohane talks to Professor Mark Howden and Dr Morgan Wairiu about what the latest IPCC report means for the Pacific.

PSC PhD Candidate, Akka Rimon and Former President of Kiribati and international climate change advocate, His Excellency, Mr Anote Tong, joined Eliorah Malifa to discuss Kiribati's options as climate change bites.

As the severe and urgent nature of the climate crisis becomes more apparent, governments around the world must take heed of the experts and Pacific peoples who are sounding the alarm. In this episode, we speak to Prof Mark Howden and Dr George Carter on the IPCC's role in the Pacific and the sobering trajectory of the current crisis.

PhD candidate and Regional Director Polynesia at the Pacific Community, Leituala Kuiniselani Toelupe Tago Elisara and Salā Dr George Carter, talk to the Pacific Wayfinder about their research and the future of regional security in the Pacific post Covid-19.

As Papua New Guinea deals with the growing spread of COVID-19 it faces an urgent need to be testing its population and rolling out vaccinations. Ben Bohane talks to Dr Henry Ivarature and Dr Paula Vivili in the latest Pacific Wayfinder podcast about PNG's COVID challenge.

Samoa has traditionally been one of the most stable countries in the Pacific, due in part to the 39 year run of the Human Rights Protection Party in government. Following the country's April 9 election, Samoa's hung parliament has prompted a constitutional crisis and a controversial decision to send the country back to voting booths on May 21. Eliorah Malifa speaks with Saui'a Louise Matai'a Milo, Dr Roannie Ng Shiu and Salā Dr George Carter to discuss the election and what issues have arisen through it.

What are some of the challenges Pacific women face working in defence and security in the region? Eliorah Malifa speaks with Lieutenant Commander of the Fijian Navy, Silipa Kubuobola and Blanche Yogomin, General Manager of the Travel Document Branch at the Central Government Office in PNG.

How has COVID -19 impacted on Pacific island nations? What are the specific challenges for public health in the region? Ben Bohane talks to Dr Paula Vivili, Director of Public Health at the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) in Noumea and Dr Nick Thomson, an epidemiologist and health security expert working with the Australia Pacific Security College (PSC). They discuss how the Pacific has so far responded to the Covid19 emergency, closed borders and public health concerns.

Meet the people behind the new Australia Pacific Security College. Learn what key security issues are faced by the Pacific region today. Ben Bohane chats to Professor Meg Keen, Director of the Australia Pacific Security College (PSC) and Dr Henry Ivarature, senior lecturer at the College.

Pacific Wayfinder explores a range of security issues facing Pacific island countries and is brought to you by the Australia Pacific Security College (PSC).