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Showcased at a special event at the 14th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP14), Palau shared their invasive species story having undertaken five specific projects to restore their native island ecosystems.

Tonga has also entered into 15-year contracts with the International Seabed Authority and has exploration licenses granted within their Exclusive Economic Zone.

They say that the first step towards true change is through effective awareness – and what better way to increase environmental awareness than to build the environmental capacity of local youth...Click on the link below to read the full article. 

A new report from major international conservation groups found protected areas need to be better enforced and monitored. Click on the link below to read the full article. 

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At a public consultation in Titikaveka last week, there was backlash to government’s plan to issue foreign companies five-year licences to explore the Cook Islands’ seabed.Click on the link below to read the full article. 

This assessment provides a blueprint for efficient gains in marine conservation through the extension of the current MPA system in the CT region. Moreover, similar data could be compiled for other regions, and globally, to design ecologically representative MPAs.

Known for its vibrant marine ecosystem, the Naiqoro Passage in Kadavu was recently gazetted and launched as a marine protected area (MPA). Click on the link below to read the full article. 

The non-government organization, Campaign for Justice (C4J), says it is deeply concerned that alleged illegal logging operations in Vanuatu’s biggest conservation area in Matantas, Big Bay, on Santo have continued since a report of these illegal operations were completed and handed over to the De