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July 3, 2020 by sprep-pa

Severe penalties will be issued to Papua New Guinea fishermen who ignore a new order postponing the start of the sea cucumber harvesting season...The Post Courier newspaper reported the beche-de-mer season was due to commence in July but had now been deferred until the 17 August.

July 3, 2020 by sprep-pa

They contribute only 0.03% of global carbon emissions, but small island developing states, particularly in the Pacific, are at extreme risk to the threats of climate change. Our study, published today in the journal Nature Climate Change, provides the first mega-assessment on the progress of comm

July 2, 2020 by sprep-pa

Communities along the coastline of Malaita Province have transformed degraded natural environments in recent years – and have improved their access to local foods as a consequence.

July 2, 2020 by sprep-pa

Community conservation groups are under increased pressure as they face funding cuts as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Kauri Rescue’s funding from Auckland Council has been suspended since March, with the group concerned they won’t be able to continue helping property owners to treat trees in

July 2, 2020 by sprep-pa

If the road to hell is paved with good intentions, so too is the road to economic recovery if we don’t get it right. The COVID-19 Recovery (Fast Track Consenting) Bill, currently rushing through the parliamentary process, certainly has noble aims.

July 2, 2020 by sprep-pa

The Government has deferred enforcing a nationwide ban on the use of styrofoam plates and cups due to the coronavirus [COVID-19] global pandemic. This was confirmed by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment [M.N.R.E.] on Wednesday.

July 2, 2020 by sprep-pa

Scientists at the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation (KSLOF) have published a report on the status of coral reefs in the Solomon Islands.

July 1, 2020 by sprep-pa

The US Secretary of Interior David L. Bernhardt announced last week the annual economic benefit of the national parks to the U.S. and local economies for the year 2019.

July 1, 2020 by sprep-pa

US Department of the Interior Assistant Secretary, Insular and International Affairs Douglas W.

July 1, 2020 by sprep-pa

The New South Wales government’s purchase of 153,415 hectares of private land for a new national park is being heralded as a significant win for threatened species and habitats.

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