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 President of Federated States of Micronesia & Norway's Minister of Foreign Affairs ... See MoreSee Less

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A flashback to Professor Hviding and Dr. Borrevik’s presentation on ‘disappearing islands’ at COP23 in Bonn, 2017 ... See MoreSee Less

Islands on the Move? Glimpses of loss and damage from Solomon Islands – MARE NULLIUS – THE BLOG

Islands on the Move? Glimpses of loss and damage from Solomon Islands Posted onaugust 22, 2019august 22, 2019AuthorMLadsteinLeave a comment Prior to the UNFCCC COP23 climate change conference held in ...

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Excellent analysis by Katerina Teaiwa and Tarcisius Kabutaulaka: "Australia’s Step Up has largely ignored the interests and priorities of Pacific countries resulting in increased militarisation rather than environmental, cultural and human security desired by islanders. Central to these is climate change, which island countries identify as the single most important security issue for them; an existential threat to the islands, islanders and their rich cultural heritage." ... See MoreSee Less

Climate, Coal, Kinship and Security in Australia-Pacific Relations - Australian Institute of International Affairs

Australia’s efforts at developing a positive relationship with the Pacific Islands appear to be shadowed by Australia’s continued reliance on coal, which has greatly angered Pacific leaders.

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Brilliant interpretation by Katerina Teaiwa: "Reflecting Pacific cultural values, the people of Tuvalu were beautiful & sincere hosts who also had courage to speak up to Australia. Sopoaga invited Morrison to a traditional fishing demonstration. Australia Defence Force advised against participating. ADF, tourists, scholars, analysts & certain politicians may be unaware of that other Pacific value. How to do things with mana." ... See MoreSee Less

How two prime ministers lost when Australia scuttled Tuvalu's climate hopes

At the annual Pacific Islands Forum, Tuvaluan Prime Minister Enele Sopoaga hoped the leaders present would work together. And they did, until talks turned to climate change.

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Apia, Samoa

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Fiji PM: 'insulting' Scott Morrison causing rift with Pacific countries ... See MoreSee Less

Fiji PM: 'insulting' Scott Morrison causing rift with Pacific countries

Exclusive: Frank Bainimarama says Australian leader is pushing nations towards China

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