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As the world grapples with mounting threats to its oceans, Fiji has stepped up with a clear and deliberate move on the global stage.

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As of today, the Ross Sea Region Marine Protected Area near Antarctica, with its area of 746,000 square miles, isthe largest fully or highly protected Marine Protected Area (MPA) on Earth.

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In 2024, the Nusumetu Community Conservation site on Tanna Island, Vanuatu, was identified as a priority ecological site under its community Conservation Area Management Plan.

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As climate change accelerates and coastal erosion threatens Pacific Island shorelines, Ouvéa one of the Loyalty Islands in New Caledonia’s archipelago, is pioneering an effective, ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA).

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The Pacific is home to the world’s largest ocean, with a combined Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) area of more than 30 million square kilometers – greater than the land area of Canada, China and the United States combined.

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The Padezaka Tribal Association in South Choiseul recently has officially signed a landmark 30-year Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) agreement, marking a significant achievement in the ongoing effort to promote sustainable forest and land management in the Solomon Islands.

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n the outskirts of Honiara, the capital of Solomon Islands, a row of metal cages clings to the side of a forest-covered hill. Inside, birds screech and shuffle. A large hornbill pecks at the wire with its giant curved beak.

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Te Tu’anga Taporoporo/National Environment Service (NES) has released the Rarotonga Southern Passages Environmental Management Plan 2025–2028 for public consultation and comment.

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Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele, has called for full implementation of international ocean law and urgent climate action. He was speaking on behalf of the Pacific Islands Forum at the UN Ocean Action Panel 10 on Friday.

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Australia is taking meaningful action on climate change at home and in partnership with the region. Australia is proud to contribute to the French-led Kiwa Initiative as we collectively support the Pacific’s response to climate change.   

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