by Isaac Rounds

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.

by Isaac Rounds

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

by Isaac Rounds

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. 

by Isaac Rounds

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.

by Isaac Rounds

Aileu Municipality is a municipality with four sub-districts such as Remexio, Lequidoe, Aileu Vila and Laulara. Aileu municipality has a population of approximately 55,000.

by Isaac Rounds

Hawaii News Now is reporting that one of Hawaii’s leading conservation and environmental education nonprofits is hiring.  Kupu is looking to fill 150 positions across Hawaii and American Samoa.

by Isaac Rounds

In a groundbreaking move to modernize its trade processes and address the challenges of illegal trade, Papua New Guinea (PNG) is embarking on a journey to implement the UN Trade and Development's (UNCTAD) innovative eCITES system.

by Isaac Rounds

Birds-of-paradise are known for their bright and colourful plumage, but it turns out they are even more dazzling than previously thought.

by Isaac Rounds

On January 9, 2025, the Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) hosted the final Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) meeting for their ‘Project for Enhancement of Integrated Management of Coastal Ecosystem in Palau for Strengthening Their

by Isaac Rounds

On February 5, the Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) officially handed over the comprehensive “Mangrove Guidebook, Okeburs er a Belau” to Palau Community College (PCC).

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