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Protecting the Migrant Worker: Human Trafficking in Palau

August 15, 2026

A beautiful place to snorkel and scuba dive, Palau also faces human trafficking concerns. 

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In News and Social Action, Human Rights, Oceania, Get Involved Tags News & Social Action, Human Rights, Oceania, Get Involved

Pacific Islands Mobilize Against Deep-Sea Mining

July 22, 2026

As demand for critical minerals grows, Indigenous communities throughout Oceania are organizing legal challenges and water protests to protect the Pacific Ocean.

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In News and Social Action, Oceania, Environment and Sustainability, Get Involved Tags News & Social Action, Oceania, Get Involved, Environment, Indigenous Peoples

Who Gets to Tell Papua’s Story? Its Controversial, Silenced Documentary

July 10, 2026

A new documentary about alleged abuses in Papua is being shut down in public screenings, raising urgent questions about dissent, censorship and who gets to write history.

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In News and Social Action, Human Rights, Papua New Guinea, Oceania, Get Involved Tags News & Social Action, Indigenous Peoples, Papua New Guinea, Oceania, Get Involved

How the Climate Crisis Targets Australia’s Koalas

July 9, 2026

The extreme heat of 2026 threatens one of Australia’s most loved faces—the koala.

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In News and Social Action, Australia, Environment and Sustainability, Oceania, Get Involved Tags News & Social Action, Get Involved, Oceania, Climate Change

The Green Promise of New Zealand Tourism

June 15, 2026

Guided by the Tiaki Promise, visitors discover New Zealand, a land where tourism protects what it celebrates.

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In World and Travel, Outdoor Adventure and Wildlife, New Zealand, Oceania Tags World and Travel, Future Forward, Sustainability, Oceania, New Zealand

Hawaii’s Volcanic Crescent: Molokini Crater

January 5, 2026

Formerly a World War II bombing practice site, the Molokini Crater is now a Marine Life Conservation District and Hawaii State Seabird Sanctuary, home to hundreds of marine and wildlife species. 

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In USA, Oceania, Travel Inspiration, World and Travel Tags Travel, USA, Oceania

Climate Change and Australian Surf Culture

December 30, 2025

With Australian surf spots under threat from climate change, opportunities arise for civilian activism.

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In Australia, Environment and Sustainability, News and Social Action, Oceania Tags Australia, Climate Change, Oceania, featured story

Why Do the Pacific Islands Have Such High Smoking Rates?

December 15, 2025

Smoking remains a serious health issue in the Pacific Islands region, with most nations having higher rates of cigarette smoking than the global average.

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In Global Health & Crisis, News and Social Action, Oceania Tags Oceania, Global Health

The History Behind Kalaupapa National Historical Park

December 9, 2025

Behind Hawaii’s Kalaupapa National Historical Park lies a rich history of loss, resilience and compassion now preserved as a memorial site. 

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In Art Food & Culture, Human Rights, News and Social Action, Oceania, USA Tags Human Rights, Arts and Culture, Oceania, USA

Get Lost in the Dazzling Southern Lights of the Aurora Australis

December 1, 2025

One of the most beautiful parts of living near either of the global poles are the auroras.

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In World and Travel, Oceania, South America, Outdoor Adventure and Wildlife, Travel Inspiration, Australia Tags Outdoor, Travel, Oceania, Austria
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The Disappearing Islands of Kiribati

November 30, 2025

Rising sea levels have swallowed up and flooded land in Kiribati, jeopardizing the South Pacific island nation’s future.  

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In Environment and Sustainability, Kiribati, News and Social Action, Oceania Tags Oceania, Environment, Kiribati

2 Lesser-Known Hawaiian Islands to Visit — But With Care

November 10, 2025

The Hawaiian islands of Molokaʻi and Lanaʻi boast hidden treasures and a rich history. 

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In Oceania, Travel Inspiration, USA, World and Travel Tags USA, Oceania, Travel

Indigenous Language Vitality in Aotearoa New Zealand Schools

October 21, 2025

The implementation of Te Reo Maori, a national language of Aotearoa New Zealand, into the country’s education system is a significant step forward for post-colonial Indigenous revitalization, though its inclusion is met with debate. 

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In Art Food & Culture, New Zealand, Oceania, World and Travel Tags Arts and Culture, New Zealand, Oceania

Reef-Positive Tourism in Fiji

October 13, 2025

Travelers join locals in protecting and preserving the coral reefs of Fiji.

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In Fiji, World and Travel, Oceania, Outdoor Adventure and Wildlife Tags Fiji, Oceania, Future Forward

Gender-Based Violence in Papua New Guinea

October 13, 2025

With exacerbated poverty rates post-COVID, Papua New Guinea continues to experience heightened gender-based violence and domestic abuse.

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In Education and Empowerment, News and Social Action, Oceania, Papua New Guinea Tags Women and Girls, Oceania, Papua New Guinea

The Sacred Sites of Maori Mythology

August 12, 2025

For hundreds of years, the Maori people of New Zealand have shared a powerful and intimate relationship with the land, designating several sites throughout the country as important parts in their history. 

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In New Zealand, Oceania, Travel Inspiration, World and Travel Tags New Zealand, Oceania, Travel

How Indigenous Knowledge Supports Conservation in Australia’s Outback

May 23, 2025

Across the arid regions that define the Australian Outback, Aboriginal groups’ deep connection with the land has led to enduring protection against species loss and environmental decay.

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In Australia, News and Social Action, Environment and Sustainability, Oceania Tags Environment, Australia, Oceania

Exploring Australia’s Remote Untouched Archipelagos

May 23, 2025

Exploring Australia’s Remote Untouched Archipelagos

The small island archipelagos, Recherche and Buccaneer, are a haven for remote beauty and responsible travel off the Australian coast.

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In World and Travel, Travel Inspiration, Australia, Oceania Tags Travel, Australia, Oceania

Preserving Heritage and Habitat: Indigenous Australian Rangers Redefine Ecotourism

May 9, 2025

Indigenous Australians are blending ancient traditions with modern science to preserve and protect endangered ecosystems and species.

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In Environment and Sustainability, News and Social Action, Australia, Oceania Tags Australia, Oceania, Environment

7 Eco-Adventures in Tuvalu: The World's Least-Visited Country

May 9, 2025

With fewer than 4,000 travelers each year, the beautiful island nation of Tuvalu is a perfect destination for exploring rich Pacific culture, ecotourism and marine conservation.

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In Travel Inspiration, World and Travel, Oceania, Guide Feature Tags Travel, Oceania, tuvalu, Guide Feature
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