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An environmental assessment of the Tafitoala coast and lagoon found significant damages to the coral reef where the HMNZS Manawanui ran aground posing a threat to marine life. The finding is the initial report from the local Marine Pollution Advisory Committee (MPAC) charged wit

Invasive species continue to be a costly issue for all countries and particularly for island nations, and with increasing trade and movement of people between countries, the threat of new species arriving is increasing.

The critical role of Indigenous peoples in addressing the triple planetary crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, and plastic pollution was recognised at the inaugural Global Nature Positive Summit (GNPS) held in Sydney this week.

The African tulip tree (Spathodea campanulata) is recognised as one of the world’s 100 worst invasive alien species and ranks among the top 30 terrestrial invasive plants.

In the heart of the Blue Pacific, the island nation of Kiribati is taking bold steps to safeguard its environment while pursuing sustainable development.

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Oceania Regional Conservation Forum took place from 16 to 20 September in Suva, Fiji. A representative from our department attended. 

The forum was an opportunity to:

Forests are important to Pacific Island people's lives as they contribute to food, water, and income security and hold significant cultural and social values for them.

The Island Council of Pitcairn has formally adopted the first Territorial Invasive Species Strategy and Action Plan (TISSAP) for the Island on 25 September 2024 which paves way for the protection of the unique biodiversity and ecosystems of the Pitcairn islands, as well as of local crops critical

Pacific invasive species management professionals who often work in remote and rugged environments, where medical help may not be immediately available, are now better prepared after receiving New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) standard certification, on delivering first aid, equipping t

he value of using natural resources to address sustainable development challenges, such as climate change, food security, and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), was examined at the "Aligning Ecosystem-based Adaptation and Nature-based Solutions in Vanuatu" workshop, held in Port Vila on 5 and 6 Septe