Pacific Island Forum 2024

Summary: The 2024 Pacific Island Forum (PIF) took place in Tonga, gathering over 1,500 delegates from 40 countries to discuss peace, security, and development in the Pacific. Key issues included climate change, regional security, and New Caledonia’s unrest. The PIF, founded in 1971, emphasizes consensus-based solutions through the "Pacific Way" and has gained global attention as major powers like the USA and China compete for influence in the resource-rich region. The forum is likely to play an increasingly crucial role in regional cooperation and global geopolitical dynamics.