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The scarcity of precious woods in Fenua was discussed during a seminar dedicated to the wood industry at the end of November.

Transparency International Papua New Guinea says a planned forestry development in Western Province appears to have got the go-ahead with no due diligence being done by the government.

The Papua New Guinea Environmental Council is now operational following a two-year absence.  This council is a key component of the Conservation and Environment Protection Authority (CEPA), which oversees the highest-tier environment permits.

Leaders from six Coral Triangle nations gathered in Dili this week, reaffirming their commitment to safeguarding the world's most biodiverse marine region.

Vanuatu has reaffirmed its global leadership in climate action as the first country to launch a technical assistance programme under the Santiago Network for Loss & Damage.

On November 23, 2024, members of the Palau Pledge Dive Club and the Palau High School Sports Club gathered for a Beach Clean-up and Dive Event to promote sustainability and ocean conservation.

During a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) dive in the German Channel in Palau, the Ocean Exploration Trust (OET) witnessed four Palau nautilus individuals (Nautilus belauensis).

Natural capital, including “blue carbon”, is the next financial market, according to former International Monetary Fund assistant director and economist Ralph Chami. Māori and Pasifika are the custodians of the world’s biggest blue carbon real estate - the Pacific Ocean, Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa.

The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) has pledged USD 65,000 (approximately PGK 235,520) annually for 2025 and 2026 to support the Arafura and Timor Seas Ecosystem Action (ATSEA) program.

IUCN Oceania Regional Director, Leituala Kuiniselani Toelupe Tago, emphasised the vital role of the Kiwa granting facility, stating, “The Kiwa granting facility is the quickest way to get donor investments to our people and to maximise impact.” This facility ensures that financial resources are a