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Lincoln University and the Department of Conservation are teaming up to meet "a desperate need" in the parks and recreation sector. Click on the link below to read the full article.

This publication presents condensed "Lessons Learned" from five years implementation of a project across four countries in the South Pacific Island Region (Fiji, Samoa, Vanuatu and Niue) aimed at strengthening biodiversity conservation and reduction of forest and land deg

UNEP-WCMC launches Ocean+ Data, an online library of 183 ocean-related data resources to support informed decision-making for ocean conservation.Click on the link below for further details.

Artist and director Jeremy McKane travels the world documenting the health of the oceans for his interactive art installation, LUCiD.Click on the link below to read the full article.

A new study calculates that, worldwide, mangroves were storing 4.19 billion metric tons of carbon in 2012, representing a 2 percent loss since 2000. It estimates that number had dropped further to 4.16 billion metric tons by 2017.Click on the link below to read the full article.

The "Marine Biological Survey of Coral Reefs in the northern Lau Group" report revealed that Severe Tropical Cyclone Winston affected half of the 33 reef sites surveyed.Click on the link below to read the full story.

OCEAN / MARITIME CLUSTERS: Leadership and Collaboration for Ocean Sustainable Development and Implementing the Sustainable Development Goals.Click on the link below to access the full paper. 

The internship position is within the UN Environment /Ecosystems Division,Biodiversity & Ecosystems Services Branch at Apia ,Samoa.The Internship is UNPAID and full-time over a period of six months.Click on the link the link below for further details.

Island Studies Journal (ISJ) is considering the publication of a special section to be included in its November 2019 issue (Vol. 14, No. 2), dedicated to the theme "Approaches to island spatial planning".Click on the link below for further information. 

A key to making the International Year of the Reef a success is making sure that people can find us in order to learn about the events and organizations that they can get involved with.Click on the link below for further information.