Nauru Launches Controversial Citizenship Program Amid Rising Sea Levels

YAREN, NAURU — The Pacific island nation of Nauru has announced a controversial citizenship-for-investment program aimed at raising funds for a mass inland relocation due to rising sea levels. President David Adeang unveiled the ‘golden passport’...

Nauru sells citizenship to help save it from sinking

The Pacific island nation of Nauru is selling citizenship to fund its retreat from rising seas, the country’s president, David Adeang, announced on Tuesday, opening a contentious “golden passport” scheme as climate financing runs dry. The...

Nauru sells citizenship to fund climate change mitigation

Pacific microstate Nauru is selling citizenship to fund its retreat from rising seas, President David Adeang told AFP, opening a contentious "golden passport" scheme as other climate financing runs dry. The low-lying island nation of around 13,000...

Scientists call for moratorium on ocean mining, fearing impact on Pacific tuna fishery

Around 500 scientists from 44 countries have signed a letter urging a moratorium on ocean mining, an activity that researchers say could be adversely affect fisheries, in particular deep-sea catches like tuna. Scientists made the plea recently...

Trump’s push on deep sea mining leaves Nauru’s commercial ambitions ‘out in cold’

By Teuila Fuatai, RNZ Pacific senior journalist Nauru’s ambition to commercially mine the seabed is likely at risk following President Donald Trump’s executive order last month aimed at fast-tracking ocean mining, anti-deep sea mining advocates...

Trump's push on deep sea mining imperils Nauru's commercial ambitions

President Trump signs a proclamation in the Oval Office at the White House on 17 April 2025 in Washington. Photo: AFP / Win MCNAMEE Nauru's ambition to commercially mine the seabed is likely at risk following President Donald Trump's executive...

Rafe Heydel-Mankoo delivers 'simple solution' to migrant crisis: 'Not rocket science!'

Commentator Rafe Heydel-Mankoo has proposed an "immediate solution" to the migrant crisis following the latest Channel death, suggesting a multi-pronged approach to deter crossings. The comments come after a migrant died whilst attempting to cross...

Trump slaps “discounted” 24% tariff on Malaysian goods entering US, tech stocks hit the hardest

The United States government under President Donald Trump has imposed a 24% tariff on Malaysian goods entering the country, effective 9th April 2025. This is part of the government’s reciprocal tariff policy on multiple countries, ranging from 10%...

In the depths of the ocean, a new contest between the U.S and China emerges

By Prianka Srinivasan RAROTONGA (THE GUARDIAN) —Around the Cook Islands, the world’s two most powerful countries are exploring the possibility of deep-sea mining for critical minerals Deep below the surface of the Pacific Ocean, the seafloor is...

Nauru president praises USP for its global top 10 percent university ranking

Nauru President Lionel Aingimea has praised the University of the South Pacific (USP) for becoming ranked among the world’s top 10 percent of universities by The Times Higher Education rankings (THE). This is the first time that the university has...

Nauru-Australia Treaty: Strategic gain or 'corrupt arrangement'?

The Nauru-Australia Treaty signed by Nauru's President David Adeang, left, and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Canberra. 9 December 2024. Photo: Facebook / Anthony Albanese Refugee advocates and academics are weighing in on...

Nauru accused of rushing test for controversial seabed mining

A seabed minerals company has been accused of rushing a landmark mining test in the Pacific. It comes as the company Nauru Ocean Resources prepares to conduct deep-sea mining ahead of the first international guidelines for the practice. Nauru is...

'Sound Science' Must Guide Deep-sea Mining: Top Official

Rules on deep-sea mining in international waters must be driven by "sound science" and built on consensus, the head of the body charged with regulating the divisive practice said Thursday. Deep-sea mining in international waters involves taking...

What do Donald Trump, Lidia Thorpe, Andrew Tate and big tech have in common? Young Melburnians tell

Save Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Got it Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size In this series, The Age asks a diverse group of people aged 19 to 29 to reveal what challenges...

Palau media struggles to be financially stable- State of the Media: Pacific Research says 

Palau’s media organizations still struggle to find ways to financially stable and although the Constitution guarantees media freedom, accessing information is still a challenge. This is according to the The State of the Media: Pacific research...

Unprecedented pressure and resilience in Pacific media sector, new research reveals

Despite progress in the Pacific’s media sector, new research reveals it remains fragile due to digital disruption and continued loss of advertising revenue following the COVID-19 pandemic. The State of the Media: Pacific research study involved...

Can ‘golden passports’ save Nauru from climate change?

Nauru’s first ‘golden passport’ scheme fell apart after the country granted citizenship to Al-Qaeda members. The tiny South Pacific nation of Nauru has a novel plan to safeguard itself against rising seas: selling citizenship. As climate change...

Half of Australian children, adolescents might be overweight by 2050: research

SYDNEY, March 4 (Xinhua) -- Half of Australian children and adolescents aged five to 24 are forecast to be obese or overweight by 2050, with a third expected to fall into the obesity category, according to new research published on Tuesday, the...

Island nation of Nauru sells citizenship to fund mass inland resettlement

The Pacific island nation of Nauru is selling citizenship to raise money for mass inland relocation due to rising sea levels. This was reported by President David Adeang. Nauru, a nation of 13 000, is planning to move people away from a coastal...

Will it be enough? Facing climate crisis, Nauru sells citizenship in ‘golden passports’ for survival

SYDNEY, Feb 26 — Pacific microstate Nauru is selling citizenship to fund its retreat from rising seas, President David Adeang told AFP, opening a contentious “golden passport” scheme as other climate financing runs dry. The low-lying island nation...