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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.

Young Champions of the Earth are selected globally. Each winner will have the chance to:

These words from Dr Filimon Manoni, Pacific Ocean Commissioner, captured the sentiments expressed across two weeks of environment and ocean meetings held in Fiji.

The Small Island Developing States (SIDS)—a group of 57 United Nations members and associate members—are home to 65 million people across 1,000 islands, 20% of global biodiversity, and 40% of the world’s coral reefs.

Pacific leaders are calling for stronger global investment in ocean sustainability. More than 150 government, finance, and philanthropic leaders gathered in Suva this week for Pacific Ocean Finance Week, an event aimed at advancing funding and coordination for sustainable ocean management.

With a combined total of approximately 85 million FJD (€ 33 million)  in new commitments, the initiatives will be delivered under the Team Europe approach, bringing together the European Union and its Member States initiatives, to ensure greater impact and coordination in the region.

When Theresa Paisi from Delena village in Papua New Guinea speaks about restoring mangroves, she is not only talking about protecting nature - but she is also talking about protecting her community’s future. “When we restore mangroves, we are not just protecting the coastline,” she says.

The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Coordinator for The Nature Conservancy’s Micronesia and Polynesia Program will support the design and implementation of MEL plans, and reporting of socio-economic, human well-being, and environmental outcomes across conservation projects in the regio