China, Climate And Cop31: Five Takeaways From The Pacific Islands Forum

"A key climate crisis funding treaty struck as Pacific leaders backed Australia’s bid for Cop31 despite some criticism of its environmental credentials" 

"China, the climate crisis and security concerns dominated the agenda as Pacific leaders gathered for the region’s most important annual meeting last week.

The week-long Pacific Islands Forum (Pif) in the Solomon Islands capital, Honiara, brought together Australia, New Zealand and 16 Pacific countries and territories at a time of fraught geopolitical tensions, and with accusations of outside interference in the region never far from the headlines.

Here’s everything you need to know:"

Eva Corlett reports for the Guardian September 15, 2025.