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As part of the preparation for the third conference organized by the United Nations (UNOC3) on the protection of the oceans, the Ministry of Agriculture, Marine Resources, Environment, in collaboration with the High Commission, have actively prepared the participation of French Polynesia in this

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Tahiti, November 9, 2024 - The 2024 whale season ends this weekend. On the other hand, the gendarmerie is already preparing for the next season when new regulations will come into force. Service providers and individuals have been warned.

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An agreement has been signed on Santo to use 1,300 square kilometres of land on West Coast area for logging exports over a period of 99 years.  But the government is not certain about the legalities of this agreement and there is already unease from Santo residents.

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The Samoa Conservation Society has called for help from the public to help eradicate the invasive rattan palm.  The initial work to fight the plant started in 2006. The invasive plant was introduced in the 1990s for a failed cane furniture business.

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As a way of supporting conservative efforts in Karamui Salt Nomane District in Simbu province, the member for the District Francis Alua has committed a total of K100,000 towards improving a conservation area in Karimui Local Level Government.

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 The Government of Tokelau, with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has launched the Tokelau Blue Economy Roadmap and Action Plan 2025-2030, marking a significant milestone in advancing sustainable ocean management and building a resilient blue economy for the coun

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A powerful testimony from a participant at the recent Pacific Ecosystem-based Adaptation to Climate Change (PEBACC+) meeting in Kouaoua underscored the transformative impact of community-led initiatives in fire management.

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A blue carbon assessment to improve the conservation and management of local seagrass and mangroves, began in the Rewa province, last week.

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Rangers play an important role in protecting the planet's natural resources and biodiversity. They work tirelessly to safeguard national parks, wildlife, and ecosystems, ensuring that these areas remain healthy for future generations.

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In September 2024, Daphney Kiki, the CEESP Young Professional Focal Point for Oceania, attended the Oceania Regional Conservation Forum (ORCF) hosted by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in Suva, Fiji.

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