Jordan Fennell

3 days ago | abc.net.au | Inga Stunzner |Jordan Fennell |Kuntamari Crofts

Vishal Prasad was a law student at the University of the South Pacific when he heard about a group that was planning to take the issue of climate change to the International Court of Justice. More than five years later he tells the story of how he and his fellow students teamed up with Vanuatu’s government to call for climate justice at the ICJ.

1 week ago | abc.net.au | Inga Stunzner |Kuntamari Crofts |Jordan Fennell

Each election cycle in PNG sparks conflicts and tribal violence leading to mass displacement of thousands of people around Papua New Guinea, but especially in the highlands. You'll hear from a journalist who borne witness to this violence, a human rights advocate walking alongside the refugees, and a police commissioner trying to negotiate peace.

Dec 9, 2024 | abc.net.au | Jordan Fennell

It was five years ago when a deadly measles epidemic swept through Samoa infecting thousands and killing 83 children. Natasha Lameko lost her 10-month-old daughter during the outbreak. "I just wished I hadn't lived those two months, December and November... I haven't had enough sleep at night. That's what kept me up all night," Ms Lameko said. While the pain suffered by families is still evident, Samoa's health authorities say vaccination levels are now back on track.

Dec 8, 2024 | abc.net.au | Jordan Fennell

It is D-Day in the Tongan capital Nuku'alofa with parliament meeting today to deliberate on a vote of no confidence against Prime Minister Hu'akavameiliku. The collapse of France's government has thrown New Caledonia into fresh uncertainty as it tries to recover from its worst civil unrest in decades. Weaving is done right across the Pacific including Nauru where basket making has is done in its own unique style.

Dec 3, 2024 | abc.net.au | Doug Dingwall |Jordan Fennell

Vanuatu has urged the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to find polluting nations have acted unlawfully by contributing to climate change, in a landmark case that could change future climate talks. But Australia, which also addressed the court at The Hague, in the Netherlands, on Monday said obligations for nations to prevent climate change largely did not extend beyond major international climate treaties including the Paris Agreement.