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!
Via Pacific-Community-SPC: Pacific Islands Leaders met in Suva Fiji in July 2022, where the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent was endorsed. The strategy focuses on seven key thematic areas: political leadership and regionalism, people-centered development, peace and security, resources and economic development, climate change and disasters, ocean and environment, and finally, technology and connectivity. The carefully laid out strategy highlights some key areas of concern and implementation guidelines to ensure it trickles down to society. ... See MoreSee Less
Pacific Islands Leaders met in Suva Fiji in July 2022, where the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent was endorsed. The strategy focuses on seven key thematic areas: political leadership and r...
Remembering Dr Majorie Crocombe: PunaAcross the Pacific, from the smallest atolls to the busiest cities, from the sleepy silences to the never-ending online chat streams, wherever there is an educated or Pacific-facing leader, thinker or creative, there is a story, an encounter, or a journal article that tracks back to Marjorie Crocombe, says Pacific Islands Forum Secretary-General Henry Puna in memory of the late Cook Islands author and academic.Puna said in a statement: “Her legacy as one of the first educators, published writers and academic researchers of this nation has been captured and given new life in the digital realm. Today and into the future, more generations of researchers and academics are meeting her through the online archives of her work... something she would never have imagined in the early days of typing up her papers and translating research into English to bring the first person, reo maori writings to new audiences.“Through her lifelong devotion to education and academia — a journey which she shared so ably with her soulmate and mental match, the late Papa Ron Crocombe, her impact on people from all walks of life – including political life–has been immeasurable.“Like the mighty tree, she has gifted a forest of educated, resilient and strong Pacific and Pacific-minded people– like many of us, they encountered Aunty Marjie if not in person, then through her writings, her lectures, her ideas. No matter what field of life they are in, we will continue to hear and see the imprint of Aunty Marjie coming through from those who will continue to be impacted and guided by her vision for a Pacific world view–a world view inspired and informed by our histories, our languages, our people, our past, our present, our future."More on our site!#author #cookislands #drmajoriecrocombe #pacificislandsforum ... See MoreSee Less
"Plundering the Pacific for its rich natural resources has a long pedigree. Think of the European companies strip-mining Nauru for its phosphate and leaving behind a moonscape.There are worrying signs history may be about to repeat, as global demand soars for minerals critical to the clean energy transition." ... See MoreSee Less
For centuries, Pacific Islands have been raided by mining interests with little to show for it. Harnessing their enormous green mineral wealth must be done justly.
Solomon Islands (ISLAND SUN):ANOTHER row over resources is brewing on the resource-rich island of San Jorge in Isabel Province.This time, it’s over minerals.It comes as the long-running legal battle over the island’s rare tubi trees between resource owners and Asian loggers lie unresolved before the courts.In this latest dispute, two Asian funded mining companies backed by rival landowners were at each other over rights to mine the island. ... See MoreSee Less
By EDDIE OSIFELO ANOTHER row over resources is brewing on the resource-rich island of San Jorge in Isabel Province. This time, it’s over minerals. It comes as the long-running legal battle over the....
Vanuatu (DAILY POST):Residents of Ewentau community on Efate are being affected by sea level rise with their coastline, vegetation and land being removed away.Kalserei Jonah, age 67, who has lived near the coast for years, said the sea has retreated 100 meters inland. ... See MoreSee Less
