Podcasts about pacific nations

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In this bulletin, The leaders of Australia and New Zealand discuss deeper co-operation with Pacific nations; Thousands gather for the Barunga Festival in the Northern Territory to celebrate First Nations culture; and in cycling, French rider Celia Gery wins stage seven of the women's Giro d'Italia.

 His week that was – Kevin Healy Binoy Kampmark, senior lecturer at RMIT University, highlights the omissions from the UN resolution on the transatlantic slave trade, the role of African slavers in the trade. The international Secretary of the Freedom Socialist Party, Stephen Durham, in Australia to speak at public meeting about the impact of Trump in the US and the threat of fascism in the US.  Part 2 of the interview with Islands Business correspondent Nic Maclellan looking at upcoming elections in a number of Pacific Nations. Where are we for a sustainable future away from fossil fuels? Dr Mark Diesendorf, originally a physicist who expanded into interdisciplinary research on energy and sustainability. He is currently Honorary Associate Professor in the environment and society group in the the school of Humanities and Languages at UNSW Sydney. He will counter the myths & lies about renewable energy.  

His week that was – Kevin Healy More of the impacts worldwide of Trump and Netanyahu's war on Iran with Dr Binoy Kampmark, senior lecturer at RMIT university Conversation between publisher Louise Adler and Australian- Palestinian writer, human rights activist and academic Randa Abdel Fatah. Part 2 of interview with Nic Maclellan, correspondent from Islands Business, looking at impact of war on Pacific Nations. Bob Phelps, director of Genethics Network, with his monthly  scrutiny of the push for more GM. 

His Week That Was – Kevin HealyRetired US Army Colonel and for decades human rights and environmental activist Ann Wright talking about her visit earlier in the year to Cuba, Venezuela and Minnesota.Perth doctor,human rights activist and environmentalist Colin Hughes looking at the world and not liking what he sees.Chairperson of the International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines Peter Murphy outlining the impact of the war on Iran on migrant workers in the Gulf States and at home in the Philippines.Correspondent with Islands Business Nic Maclellan and the impact of the war on Pacific nations.

In this episode, we delve into the transformative journey of the Ophelia Project, a collaborative initiative aimed at enhancing mental health care for children and adolescents across the Pacific region. Join Dr. Kartika Goundar, Dr. Paul Robertson, and Brigid Ryan as they discuss the challenges and successes of building a sustainable mental health network through the Online Pacific Health Exchange. Discover how this project has fostered international partnerships, empowered local healthcare workers, and addressed critical mental health needs in remote communities. Tune in to learn about the innovative approaches and heartfelt stories that are shaping the future of mental health care in the Pacific.Brigid Ryan, M.Public Health, B.A: Brigid Ryan is a Program Manager with St. Vincent's Mental Health International Unit, and is studying with the University of New South Wales, School of Population Health. Brigid has worked with health workers from the Asia and Pacific region in the areas of community mental health and recovery, HIV/AIDS and prevention of violence against women.  Over the last 15 years, Brigid has co-ordinated the Postgraduate Overseas Specialist Training (POST) program, focusing on training and capacity-building in community mental health and recovery, and fostering international collaborations. Associate Prof. Paul Robertson: Assoc Prof Paul Robertson is a Victorian Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist working for the Victorian Dept of Health and Bendigo Health CAMHS. He holds an academic position at The University of Melbourne based at Mindful: Centre for training and research in developmental health. Until recently Dr Robertson was Victorian Director of Advanced Training for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and active in the training and development of the child and adolescent mental health workforce. He is immediate past Chair of the binational committee of the RANZCP FCAP. He is actively engaged in international and regional engagement for improving mental health in the Asia-Pacific region.Dr. Kartika Goundar, MBBS, Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health: Kartika Goundar is a Lecturer at Fiji National University, teaching undergraduate students and Clinical Practice. General Psychiatric Inpatient, Outpatient, Consultant-Liaison, and Outreach services as a registrar at St Giles Hospital.  Her research interests are in forensic psychiatry, addiction psychiatry and community mental health. References: RANZCP's international impact | RANZCPTopic suggestion:If you have a topic suggestion or would like to participate in a future episode of Psych Matters, we'd love to hear from you.Please contact us by email at: psychmatters.feedback@ranzcp.orgDisclaimer:This podcast is provided to you for information purposes only and to provide a broad public understanding of various mental health topics. The podcast may represent the views of the author and not necessarily the views of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists ('RANZCP'). The podcast is not to be relied upon as medical advice, or as a substitute for medical advice, does not establish a doctor-patient relationship and should not be a substitute for individual clinical judgement. By accessing The RANZCP's podcasts you also agree to the full terms and conditions of the RANZCP's Website. Expert mental health information and finding a psychiatrist in Australia or New Zealand is available on the RANZCP's Your Health In Mind Website.

European leaders are baffled, as Trump digs his heels in over Greenland. The US President has threatened to impose tariffs on eight allies who remain opposed to his potential takeover of the Danish territory. A10% levy will kick in on February 1, possibly rising to 25% on June 1 – affecting Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, Finland, the Netherlands and the UK. Trump has said the import taxes will remain in place until "such time as a Deal is reached for the Complete and Total purchase of Greenland" by the US. But, what does the United States want with Greenland? And how soon will it be until New Zealand is swept up in this chaos? Today on The Front Page, Waikato University international law professor, Al Gillespie is with us to take us through what could happen next. Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network. Host: Chelsea DanielsEditor/Producer: Richard MartinProducer: Jane YeeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well that is the last of the rugby league for 2025. We give you our thoughts on the 3-0 Ashes series win for Australia. There's a Pacific Nations tournament to wrap. Some potentially huge news that has wide ranging ramifications in Broncos Chat. We round it out with our distractions. Join us on the couch.

Brent Read, David Riccio & Adam Peacock are in studio for another episode of Triple M NRL Daily! The NRL want to buy into the English Super League and have grand plans to fix the game in the northern hemisphere. And after a poor outing in Ashes 1, the problem was there for all to see. Tonga and Samoa put on a great spectacle, albeit the dominant performance from the latter. But did it put the Origin eligibility debate to bed? We also built a team full of every player that is eligible for the Kangaroos and ask, would Australia even struggle if the Pacific Nations continue to grow? We stripped down the international rugby league calendar and build it back up to try grow the game. Could it feature a union type Six Nations? Could we bring in international windows mid-season? And it's almost November 1! Ready & Riccio have major updates on a huge amount of players and clubs. But most notably, the future of Tino Fa'asuamaleaui as Melbourne Storm start to circle!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brent Read, David Riccio & Adam Peacock are in studio for another episode of Triple M NRL Daily! The NRL want to buy into the English Super League and have grand plans to fix the game in the northern hemisphere. And after a poor outing in Ashes 1, the problem was there for all to see. Tonga and Samoa put on a great spectacle, albeit the dominant performance from the latter. But did it put the Origin eligibility debate to bed? We also built a team full of every player that is eligible for the Kangaroos and ask, would Australia even struggle if the Pacific Nations continue to grow? We stripped down the international rugby league calendar and build it back up to try grow the game. Could it feature a union type Six Nations? Could we bring in international windows mid-season? And it's almost November 1! Ready & Riccio have major updates on a huge amount of players and clubs. But most notably, the future of Tino Fa'asuamaleaui as Melbourne Storm start to circle!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chad Townsend joins Josh Mansour and Tony Squires and we recap Chad's GF weeks as the retiring class of 2025. The Prime Minsters 13 is playing against PNG tomorrow with Mitch Moses in the side, we look at the Pacific Nations squads and the depth coming into the island squads. Bathurst 1000 is on this weekend and Greg Rust the man on the ground fills us in with the latest. Plus we chat November 1 players and which club will get Nelson!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chad Townsend joins Josh Mansour and Tony Squires and we recap Chad's GF weeks as the retiring class of 2025. The Prime Minsters 13 is playing against PNG tomorrow with Mitch Moses in the side, we look at the Pacific Nations squads and the depth coming into the island squads. Bathurst 1000 is on this weekend and Greg Rust the man on the ground fills us in with the latest. Plus we chat November 1 players and which club will get Nelson!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister has said there is tremendous unity amongst Pacific nations, as they get ready to sign a peace declaration and decide how to engage with development partners from outside the region. Christopher Luxon is in the Solomon Islands for this year's Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting, which has been dogged by debate over the host nation's decision to bar non-Pacific so-called "dialogue partners" like the US, UK and China. Political reporter Giles Dexter spoke to Lisa Owen from Honiara.

Foreign Minister Winston Peters has said Pacific nations and territories should not be told what to do by outsiders. His message comes ahead of the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in the Solomon Islands and follows a contentious gathering in Suva where regional leaders discussed culling international partners from next month's meeting.Teuila Fuata reports.

 His Week That Was – Kevin Healy, Part 3 conversation between Palestinian activist Ahmed Alabadla, journalists Wendy Bacon and Yaakov Aharon regarding the Zionist lobby in Australia's influence in politics and the media (Find Ahmed's discussions on the Palestine Justice Movement YouTube channel, and his radio program Pulse of Palestine on Radio Skid Row),  Environmentalist & Permaculturist Wayne Wadsworth and his latest project – a Worldwise Eco Banking System, Professor Emeritus Stuart Rees and the victory by journalist and broadcaster Antoinette Lattouf over the ABC and the Zionist lobby and more, IPAN representative for Western Australia, Dr Colin Hughes talking about the work of IPAN and a petition to sign support Pacific nations and Pacific Rim nations against plans for war against China, and Part 1 of the country profile of Uruguay in South America, presented by activist and broadcaster Sasha Gillies-Lekakis. Head to www.3cr.org.au/hometime-tuesday for full access to links and previous podcasts

 His Week That Was – Kevin Healy Update on the Gaza flotilla ship which was bombed by Israel in international waters – Ann Wright US human rights activist waiting on shore to board, US activist for Palestine Cassandra Dixon talking about her 20 years of periodically protecting children and farmers in the West Bank against settlers, Nic Maclellan, journalist with Islands Business looking back on Biden and forward to Trump regarding Pacific nations, Dr Sue Wareham (MAPW) & Professor Emeritus Stuart Rees analyzing the election results, Executive Director of GeneEthics Network, Bob Phelps with latest on attempts to broaden genetic engineering in Australia. Head to www.3cr.org.au/hometime-tuesday for full access to links and previous podcasts 

 His Week That Was – Kevin Healy, Who owns the Holy Land – a panel discussion featuring a Muslim, A Christian and a Jew, with Palestinian musician, scholar, and 3CR programmer Yousef Al-Reemawi, How hard have you thought about what is happening in Syria? Susan Dirgham, retired ESL teacher and supporter of more contacts between the people of Syria and ourselves, Nic Maclellan, Islands Business journalist, and what Trump will mean for the people of Pacific nations, Part 2 of the monthly GeneEthics Network report, with Bob Phelps, Executive Director. Head to www.3cr.org.au/hometime-tuesday for full access to links and previous podcasts

Concerns have been rising about a possible diplomatic row between New Zealand and the Cook Islands. A couple of weeks ago, Foreign Minister Winston Peters publicly admonished the President of Kiribati for refusing to engage - and diplomatic aid was put under review. Peters also recently released a harsh statement directed at Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown as Brown prepares to sign a deal in China this week - a deal New Zealand hasn't been consulted about. Massey University's Anna Powles says these incidents are 'unusual' and don't reflect the diplomatic engagement between both nations. "It certainly doesn't reflect the type of more sensitive diplomatic engagement that we're used to New Zealand conducting in the region." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new report has calculated how much annual climate finance is needed to flow from rich nations to Pacific countries. The funds would help speed up the energy transition, address climate impacts, and deal with climate-related loss and damage. The report by Caritas Australia and the Jubilee Australia Research Centre finds that around US$1.5 billion is needed annually to meet the climate finance needs for Pacific nations. The current gap or shortfall is calculated to be two-thirds of that amount. Report co-author Damian Spruce from Caritas Australia spoke to Biwa Kwan about the report's findings as world leaders at COP29 negotiate a deal for a new climate finance target.

Pacific nations leave WTO ministerial empty handed.

Some Pacific nations have changed their stance after the United Nations overwhelmingly voted in favour of a resolution calling for a humanitarian ceasefire in war-torn Gaza.

France hosted the South Pacific Defense Ministers Meeting this week. As the SPDMM marks its tenth anniversary this year, its main functions have evolved from a military dialogue to include more communications in emergency response, combating climate change, etc. What has also evolved is the presence of global powers in the South Pacific. Western powers like the United States, France, New Zealand and Australia have all been upping their games in the region. China increased its interactions with the region, too. So how should we understand the increasing geo-strategic significance of the South Pacific? What do local people want? Host Liu Kun is joined by Joseph Siracusa, inaugural Dean of Global Futures at Curtin University; Dr. Iati Iati, Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations at Victoria University of Wellington; Josef Mahoney, Professor at East China Normal University; Chen Hong, Executive Director of Asia-Pacific Studies Center, East China Normal University.

Sugar is joined by Justin Horo to chat Pacific Championships, how both their nicknames emerged and where the tourist is and isn't to kick off Thursday's show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pacific nations struggling to retain trained nurses.

Trained nurses in the Pacific are leaving for New Zealand and Australia as the Islands struggle to maintain their workforce. Labour mobility schemes are being blamed for making it easier for nurses to leave - and many of them are taking up roles in aged care. Speakers at the Pasifika Medical Association conference in Rarotonga say that's a waste. Caleb Fotheringham reports.

  His Week That Was – Kevin Healy Activist and broadcaster Jacob Grech looking at coup in the Sahel region, the latest in July in Niger. Former academic and foreign affairs advisor Tony Kevin follows on this theme and also the war in Ukraine Why French President Macron is focusing on the Pacific Nations. His third visit as President – correspondent for Islands Business, Nic Maclellan. Court case looming regarding 700 women against Monash IVF and more – Bob Phelps, Executive Director of the GeneEthics NetworkHead to www.3cr.org.au/hometime-tuesday for full access to links and previous podcasts

Continued economic growth forecasted for the Pacific in 2024.

 His Week That Was – Kevin Healy Life's work of academic, researcher, military analyst and peace activist, Professor Richard Tanter. Intelligence, artificial intelligence and whether machines can think... questions for Marxist historian and author Humphrey McQueen The push for synthetic human embryos, genetically modified baby food, and much more – Bob Phelps, Executive Director of the GeneEthics Network Climate change: Pacific Nations have had enough, time for action – award winning journalist and researcher Nic MacLellan Head to www.3cr.org.au/hometime-tuesday for full access to links and previous podcasts

Geodata is bolstering coastal resilience for Pacific nations.

Pacific nations wants shipping sector to end reliance on fossil fuels

Photo: No known restrictions on publication. @Batchelorshow #Oceania:  PM Modi keeps an appointment with Indo-Pacific nations resisting #PRC bullying and bribery & What is to be done? Cleo Paskal FDD https://www.fdd.org/analysis/2023/05/19/modi-goes-to-png-why-it-matters-to-the-region-and-australia/

The President of Palau has called plans to mine the Pacific Ocean sea bed "insanity", saying the untested industry could have catastrophic environmental consequences. Surangel Whipps Junior is calling on the Australian government to show leadership, as the largest nation in the region, and elevate the voices of seven Pacific nations who oppose deep sea mining. But the Australian government has refused to be drawn on the divisive issue

New Zealand's Deputy Prime Minister has just landed, halfway through her Pacific nations tour.

The players are back with Wade Graham & Aaron Woods jumping in with Anthony Maroon as Aaron Woods officially signs with the Sea Eagles. The guys debate the potential of a Pasifika NRL side & Wade Grahame explains Nicho Hynes impact on the Sharks.  ------

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Pacific Island leaders have expressed their anger and frustration at the UN Climate Summit in Egypt, saying they've become props in environmental campaigns and richer nations don't care about their communities. With global temperatures forecast to keep rising, the island nation of Tuvalu says it has no choice but to build a digital version of itself to preserve its culture amid rising sea levels.

CLIMATE ACTION SHOW24TH OCTOBER 2022Produced by Vivien LangfordON THE ROAD TO SHARM EL SHEIKHLOSS AND DAMAGE AND FOSSIL FUEL NON PROLIFERATION FOR COP27 The Financial Times ' Camilla Hodgsen reports that "Many developing countries, such as the low-lying Pacific island states vulnerable to sea level rise, are stepping up their demands. They want to see the creation of an international loss and damage finance facility — a type of fund — at November's COP27 UN summit, hosted by Egypt. “Wealthier countries bear a moral responsibility” to help poorer nations recover, adapt and build resilience to disasters, said António Guterres, UN secretary-general on Friday. “Let's not forget that 80 per cent of emissions driving this type of climate destruction are from the G20.”The ARRCC multifaith Climate event at Parramatta Cathedral called on  Prime Minister Albanese to support the Fossil Fuel Non Proliferation Treaty at Cop 27. To stop subsidies to fossil fuel producers and to prevent new coal and gas projects.Maria Timon  talks to us about her sacred places in Kiribati, including a cemetery now under water. She spoke about the repeated diplomatic pleas from Pacific Nations for Australia to stop fuelling climate disaster. This event was echoed all around the worldIn Indonesia, activists are biking across the country calling for an end to coal! In France, communities of faith will come together to boldly call for TotalEnergies to Stop Tilenga Oil Field and Stop EACOP. In Port Harcourt, Nigeria, faith leaders hosted a dialogue on gas flaring and visited communities bearing the burden of crude oil extraction. "We can't drink oil!" Despite intimidation and threats, 200+ people of various faiths took action in Uganda and Tanzania to stop the EACOP and Tilenga oil megaproject, calling out Total Energies and the governments involvedPeople of Diverse Faiths Call for an End to EACOP | GreenFaith Paul Newman speaks to us about really caring for country. The Venerable Bhante Sujato meditates with staff at CSIRO. He speaks of the distress they feel, giving  the the most accurate information to governments only to see insufficient action in response. Children are distressed too and he says No wonder. "We have burnt their future". His challenge to us is to recognise that we have created this world of emissions and not to see ourselves as victims of circumstance. We talk to Dorothy Guerrereo from Global Jutice Now about her parents in the Philippines moving twice to escape ever greater flooding in this most vulnerable nation of islands. She will report to us after attending the COP27 in Sharm el Sheikh and her hope is that the finances by then will be flowing.Paying for loss and damage is one sort of financing.Paying for the transition to energy efficient buildings, and renewable energy infrastructure is another. GuestsDorothy Guerrereo - Global Justice Now https://www.globaljustice.org.uk/event/cop27-climate-justice-mobilisations/https://www.quaker.org.uk/blog/silence-and-hope-a-witness-to-the-impact-of-climate-breakdown Paul Newman - Wiradjuri Elder speaking at Parramatta Cathedral https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/781887/EXT5218_Yarramundi_Lecture_GOK_Book_Paul.pdf Ven Bhante Sujato - Senior Theravadan Monk from The monastery at the end of the world.https://lokanta.github.io/ Maria Timon  - Pacific Calling Partnership.https://www.erc.org.au/pcp_values Music : Sent to us by Dorothy this is a song from the Philippines :Magkaugnay (Artist: Joey Ayala) – this song celebrates biodiversity and the interconnected of humans and nature: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qESfxmQgYoU   

"Relief" was the word heard over and over again in the Tongan camp after they beat Hong Kong 44-22 at Sunshine Coast Stadium at Kawana Waters on Saturday. The win meant Tonga had secured its place at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.

A new study has found noise pollution from proposed deep-sea mining could reverberate hundreds of kilometres through the ocean.

Prime Minister Albanese meets Pacific leaders in Fiji as the US makes a major pitch to get more involved in the region amid competition from China.

Our panel of Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall react to a complete reversal of results for the 4 major Autumn series and how they've set up a massive weekend of international rugby. Should fans stop using Sam Cane as a scapegoat and what can we take away from the recent Pacific Nations cup matches? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

China's pursuit of a wide-ranging agreement with Pacific Island countries has been put on hold.

China has fallen short in its ambitious bid to sign up 10 Pacific nations to a wide-ranging trade and security deal. One researcher says a warning letter by the Federated States of Micronesia and Pacific consensus was too much for China to overcome.

The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework is between the U.S. and 12 nations; Biden says considering cutting tariffs on Chinese imports; military transport plane delivers first shipment of baby formula to U.S. - May 23, 2022

Pacific countries are struggling to find workers for the tourism industry as international borders begin to re-open and more people look to travel, and human rights advocates defend Vanuatu's queer community for voicing their desire to join the police force.

Political analyst Dr Tarcisius Kabutaulaka looks at whether concern around the Solomons-China security deal is justified, and a human rights lawyer who has worked with asylum seekers sent to Pacific nations shares her thoughts on the UK's new policy to send refugees to Rwanda.