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Experts join forces to prioritise invasive widespread weeds for management in Tonga

February 26, 2025 by isaacr

A prioritisation workshop in Nuku’alofa brought together stakeholders and experts from across Tonga to enhance their invasive weeds management.

Pacific islands to push for enhanced resource mobilisation at resumed biodiversity conference

February 25, 2025 by isaacr

Our Pacific Islands will be sitting at the global negotiations table this week, calling for increased funding and support to conserve and protect our Pacific biodiversity.

PICRC launches 2025 reef fish stock surveys across Palau

February 24, 2025 by isaacr

This February, the Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) began its nationwide reef fish stock surveys.

Chanel Sam Botanical Garden - A living archive of Vanuatu’s flora

February 24, 2025 by isaacr

Hidden within the Tagabe Agriculture area, the Chanel Sam Botanical Garden stands as a testament to Vanuatu’s rich and unique plant diversity.

Conservation – The sacred ocean

February 23, 2025 by isaacr

Who we are as indigenous people is intrinsically linked to the ocean — our histories, identities, and way of life. But if deep-sea mining is allowed to happen, all of these will be brutalised, violated, and trampled upon. We will not stand for that.”

New agreement to support ocean governance

February 23, 2025 by isaacr

THE Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) have signed a new Cooperation Agreement to support the Office of the Pacific Ocean Commissioner (OPOC) from 2025 to 2027.

Te Ipukarea Society: Citizen science to guide turtle conservation

February 23, 2025 by isaacr

Turtles are an integral part of marine ecosystems, and the Cook Islands is home to a few species, including the endangered Green Turtle and the critically endangered Hawksbill turtles.

Pacific civil society groups send clear message to ban deep sea mining

February 23, 2025 by isaacr

A broad group of Pacific civil society organisations are calling for an outright ban on deep sea mining.

Pohnpei shapes future that prioritises wellbeing of communities and ecosystem

February 21, 2025 by isaacr

The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) faces serious and increasing impacts of climate change. The Pacific nation has suffered from stronger tropical cyclones, typhoons, storm surges and droughts.

Carbon Assessment Data to Support National Conservation Efforts in the Solomon Islands

February 20, 2025 by isaacr

A comprehensive carbon stock assessment conducted in the Solomon Islands will be crucial to understanding the current state of the nation’s blue carbon ecosystems and their contributions to climate change mitigation.

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