Bergen Pacific Studies Research Group

Welcome to the Bergen Pacific Studies website!

Since its establishment in 2005, the Bergen Pacific Studies Research Group (BPS) has been focused on research concerning Pacific Islands affairs. Most of our members are social anthropologists, and we cooperate with scholars from other disciplines, such as history, marine sciences, philosophy, political science, geology and law, in our projects. Throughout these pages you can find information about our members, projects, partnerships and events. You can also find lists of publications and contact information for each of the BPS researchers. Please have a look around!

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The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has circulated the Final Draft including the Summary for Policymakers (SPM) of the Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate #SROCC to governments in the final stage of preparation before the IPCC considers the report for approval in September.
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Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Amendment to Defense Bill Assesses Nuclear Waste Concerns at Runit Dome ... See MoreSee Less

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Amendment to Defense Bill Assesses Nuclear Waste Concerns at Runit Dome

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Fisheries outcomes maximized through traditional practice

A new study led by a University of Rhode Island doctoral student and published in the Journal of Applied Ecology has found a possible solution to one of the biggest conservation and livelihood challen...

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"In a frank speech in Melbourne, one of the Pacific’s most senior female leaders reflects on shifting diplomacy, old colonial attitudes and the urgent concerns of the crisis lapping at her country’s shores." ... See MoreSee Less

Time for less patronising Pacific talk and more climate action: Samoan Deputy PM

In a frank speech in Melbourne, one of the Pacific’s most senior female leaders reflects on shifting diplomacy, old colonial attitudes and the urgent concerns of the crisis lapping at her country’...

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"The Christian faith of Australia’s prime minister powerfully connects him to the Solomon Islands, but the “family” relationship between the two countries will be strained unless his government changes immigration policy and takes action on the climate crisis."

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Singing the Same Tune? Scott Morrison and Australia’s Pacific Family - Australian Institute of International Affairs

The Christian faith of Australia’s prime minister powerfully connects him to the Solomon Islands, but the “family” relationship between the two countries will be strained unless his government c...

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Click on the link, and read!TIME's new cover: The leaders of these sinking countries are fighting to stop climate change. Here's what the rest of the world can learn mag.time.com/yGb36oQ ... See MoreSee Less

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