European Union in the Pacific

15/06/2026

We have launched a Call for Expression of Interest for the Building of Two Office Spaces.

Interested service providers can find the contract notice and all relevant information in the link below.

Deadline: 30/06/2026

Link: https://www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/fiji/call-expression-interest-%E2%80%93-building-two-office-spaces-delegation-european-union-pacific_en

11/06/2026

🌊 We’re thrilled to announce the launch of a new contract with Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme - SPREP dedicated to "𝐌𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬" as part of phase II of the EUR 20 Million Pacific-EU Marine Partnership (PEUMP) programme.

The EU joined Hon. Amenatave V. Yauvoli, Director of Biodiversity Conservation at SPREP to launch this phase II on the margins of the Pacific Regional Workshop on the Global Biodiversity Framework in Nadi today.

This launch highlights our joint commitment to protecting marine species, address key threats to biodiversity, and contribute to healthier, more resilient ocean ecosystems.

We look forward to working with Pacific partners like SPREP and EU Member States in the region, namely the AFD - Agence Française de Développement and the German Development Agency (GIZ) to advance effective solutions for the Pacific Ocean where they are needed most. 🌏

09/06/2026

𝐄𝐔 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬

The European Union has reaffirmed its commitment to Solomon Islands and signalled a shift towards a stronger investment-focused partnership, with discussions centred on infrastructure, economic development and future cooperation under the EU’s Global Gateway strategy.

During a high-level visit, EU officials highlighted Solomon Islands as one of the bloc’s key Pacific partners and explored potential support for major projects, including the proposed Bina Harbour development, while strengthening political and regional ties.

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https://theislandsun.com.sb/eu-signals-stronger-investment-partnership-with-solomon-islands/

09/06/2026

🌊 To mark World Ocean Day, the EU Delegation joined The University of the South Pacific to launch three new Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) on Sea Urchins, Coconut Crabs and Octopus developed through the Pacific - EU Marine Partnership (PEUMP) programme!

These free, self-paced online courses are open to everyone regardless of location and background! They complement other open courses on SDG 14: LIFE Below Water and on sharks and rays that were also developed by USP staff through the PEUMP programme.

📌Explore and sign-up to register for the courses here: https://openpasifika.usp.ac.fj/

At the launch, the EU also joined Pacific Ocean Litter Youth Project-POLYP for a beach clean-up to raise awareness on marine pollution, collecting over 50kg of waste washed up on the campus shoreline.

Let’s build momentum towards the Pacific pre-COP, putting the oceans at the heart of our climate action.

08/06/2026

🌏 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS — Pacific Youth Sounding Board

Are you passionate about climate action, gender equality, human rights, or creating positive change in the Pacific?

The European Union in the Pacific is inviting young leaders aged 18–30 from across the region to apply for the Pacific Youth Sounding Board (PYSB).

✨ Be part of a diverse regional youth network
✨ Contribute to shaping EU-Pacific programmes
✨ Receive leadership training and advocacy support
✨ Participate in regional virtual and in-person engagements

📍 Open to applicants from:

Cook Islands, Fiji, FSM, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.

📅 Applications now close: 22 June 2026

Apply here: https://events.eprd.pl/pacific-youth-sounding-board/

08/06/2026

The EU is building a partnership with the Solomon Islands on mutual interest and shared responsibility, looking at strategic investments beyond development cooperation.
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Read more in the press release👇

The European Union reaffirmed its enduring partnership with the Solomon Islands through a three-day official visit by H.E. Barbara Plinkert, EU Ambassador to the Pacific, and Mr Peteris Ustubs, Director for Asia, Central Asia and the Pacific at the European Commission's Directorate-General for Inter...

08/06/2026

𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬: 𝐄𝐔 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬!

On 6 June, Ambassador Plinkert and Director Peteris Ustubs visited the Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Project (UWSSSP) in the Solomon Islands, seeing how EU support is bringing clean, climate-resilient water to thousands of people. From newly commissioned water tanks to sanitation upgrades, this project is improving lives, ensuring no one is left behind.

A key part of , our partnership with Solomon Water is building sustainable infrastructure that stands the test of time.

08/06/2026

𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜!

During their visit to the Solomon Islands, Ambassador Barbara Plinkert together with Mr Peteris Ustubs, Director for Asia, Central Asia, and the Pacific in the European Commission’s Directorate-General for International Partnerships (DG INTPA) visited the site of a future Bina Harbour in the Malaita province of the Solomon Islands, to explore EU funding for a game-changing tuna processing plant and port – creating 1,600 jobs, boosting local trade, and building climate resilience.

Why it matters: More jobs & local value—keeping tuna profits in Solomon Islands; Climate-smart infrastructure—designed to withstand cyclones; Stronger EU-Pacific trade—Solomon Islands is a top 5 tuna supplier to the EU.

Under , the EU is ready to invest in this vision—supporting sustainable growth and shared prosperity.
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05/06/2026

Ambassador Barbara Plinkert is currently visiting the Solomon Islands together with Mr Peteris Ustubs, Director for Asia, Central Asia and the Pacific in the European Commission's Directorate-General for International Partnerships (DG INTPA).

Substantial discussions were held with key members of the newly-appointed government, including Deputy Prime Minister Francis Sade, Minister of Finance and Treasury Gordon Darcy Lilo, Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Development Franklyn Derek Nasi, Minister of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification Derrick Rawcliffe Manuari, and Minister of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening Alfred Lazarus Rimah, reviewing cooperation on energy, water, infrastructure and reconfirming strong EU-Solomon Islands partnership.

With great potential under the EU's Strategy, we look forward to expanding the EU-Solomon Islands cooperation further with future engagement.
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The mission continues with visits to Malaita, including the Bina Harbour site and Feu bridge, as well as to the Solomon Water Office and key water infrastructure facilities over the next days.

04/06/2026