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Senior Officials from Pacific Islands Forum member countries and legal experts from across the Pacific gathered this week at the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Secretariat for a Workshop on Treaty Law and Practice in the Pacific, marking the first time a treaty law workshop organised by the United N

Financial support from governments around the world to industries that facilitate harm to the environment is one of the biggest barriers to stopping biodiversity loss.

When Angelo Villagomez began working in ocean conservation in the late 2000s, it was not an inclusive field for him. “My Indigenous identity was not necessarily welcomed,” says the Micronesian conservationist and marine policy expert.

Women make up half of the world’s population; their voices must be heard and reflected when it comes to planning infrastructure and development projects. It just makes sense.

Several top predator fish species have reportedly been wiped out. This revelation by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Pacific Great Sea Reef programme manager, Margaret Tabunakawai Vakalalabure, raises alarm over the health of marine ecosystems.

A public warning has been issued to fishers and shop owners that the use or sale of illegal fishing nets could result in fines of up to VT50,000 for individuals and VT100,000 for companies.  The warning is issued b

Government agencies, state leaders, research institutions, and conservation partners met on 4-5 February at the Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) to advance the development of the Palau Coral Reef Action Plan.

The North Shore Mangroves group has commenced its phase 1 of its mangrove restoration project at Kwene Village in Ward 8, North Malaita. The project is funded by the Global Green-grants Fund from the United States.

The Maoma Tribal Centre Association in the Anoano area of West Kwaio Constituency, Malaita Province, is strengthening its commitment to marine conservation as part of its broader effort to promote cultural tourism and protect local resources.

he Management Effectiveness for Marine Protected Areas Online Course is designed for MPA managers and staff who are moving beyond area designation and focusing on management effectiveness.