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On February 6-9, 2018, the CBD Secretariat organised in Montreal (Canada) a technical expert workshop on "other effective area-based conservation measures" (OECMs) for achieving Aichi Biodiversity Target 11. Click on the link below to read the full story.

A new study discusses how intact forests are critically important for mitigating climate change, maintaining water supplies, safeguarding biodiversity and even protecting human health.Click on the link below to read the full story. 

The Rapa Nui people and government of Chile are currently planning how the reserve will be enforced and monitored, prior to the official signing ceremony on February 27. Click on the link below to read the full story.

Traditional knowledge used in a modern context can help conservation efforts in the Pacific, representatives from conservation organizations said.Click on the link below to read the full story. 

This programme is jointly funded by POGO and the Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research (SCOR) and is designed to promote training and capacity building leading towards a global observation scheme for the oceans.The fellowship program is open to scientists, technicians, postgraduate s

In December 2017, the world"s largest marine protected area (MPA) in the Ross Sea, Antarctica entered into force. The MPA will be in force for at least 35 years. Click on the link below to read the full story.

Go to virtually any MPA-related conference around the world and you"ll hear the same topics discussed. Fundraising, monitoring, enforcement, engaging stakeholders, etc.

An innovative exchange of sovereign debt for marine conservation, backed by the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio, could pave the way to saving large swaths of the world"s oceans.Click on the link below to read the full story.

Genetics is a useful tool for conservation, but it is routinely not integrated into conservation management strategy.

The stark realities of climate change were laid bare at the opening of the Pacific Ocean, Pacific Climate Conference in Wellington. Calls from Samoan Prime Minister, Tuilaepa Dr.