Cook Islands
Cook Islands joins Regional Micro Qualification Development
by Isaac Rounds

The Pacific Community (SPC) organised a gathering of key project stakeholders, training providers, and members of the Industry Advisory Committee (IAC) and Stakeholder Endorsement Committee (SEC) to develop a Micro Qualification (MQ) for two programs: (1) Develop a Marine Spatial Plan and (2) Con

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SPC
Hands-on learning at sea: new opportunity for early-career ocean professionals!
by Isaac Rounds

Earth Sciences New Zealand and SPC are supporting the Floating University (2026 Voyage), an incredible initiative giving students the chance to gain real-world experience, access cutting-edge equipment, and learn directly from experts on board.

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Coral Reefs
Solomon Islands to Pilot New Model of Reef-Positive Finance
by Isaac Rounds

As the world looks to COP30 in Belem to deliver ambitious breakthroughs for climate and nature, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the Global Fund for Coral Reefs (GFCR), co-led by the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the United Nat

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IKI
IKI-Funding
by Isaac Rounds

IKI Funding Opportunities: Three Calls Now Open! The International Climate Initiative (IKI) is seeking innovative project ideas for hashtag#ClimateAction and hashtag#BiodiversityConservation in developing and emerging countries.

🌏 At a glance:

IKI Large Grants

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Conservationists
2026 Future Conservationist Awards
by Isaac Rounds

Calling early-career conservationists! The Conservation Leadership Programme has opened applications for the 2026 Future Conservationist Awards!

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Vanuatu
Government of Vanuatu Passes Historic Ocean Act, Returning Coastal Stewardship to Communities and Strengthening National Prosperity
by Isaac Rounds

The Government of the Republic of Vanuatu has passed the Ocean Act, a landmark piece of legislation that formally restores authority over coastal waters to traditional leaders and the communities who depend on ocean resources most.

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Carbon
Indonesia-Fiji Seek New Pact on Climate Forestry
by Isaac Rounds

Indonesia and Fiji are seeking to renew their bilateral partnership to deepen cooperation on the Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation Plus (REDD+) scheme and the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM).

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SPC
Pacific Island Fisheries Professional (MSE)
by Isaac Rounds

The role – The Pacific Island Fisheries Professional (MSE) will provide national-level analyses and consultative advice to SPC member countries on oceanic fisheries issues.

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WWF
People and Culture Officer – WWF Solomon Islands
by Isaac Rounds

Are you passionate about people, purpose, and creating impact through conservation?  WWF-Pacific is looking for a motivated People and Culture Officer to join our Solomon Islands Country Office in Honiara! 🇸🇧 

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NDC
National NDC Technical Adviser-Federated States of Micronesia
by Isaac Rounds

To support the FSM with the implementation  of the FSM NDC 3.0.

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