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A United Nations-backed report launched today explores the different ways the international treaty governing the inscription of world heritage sites may one day apply to sunken coral islands, floating rainforests, or giant undersea volcanoes, none of which can be considered for listing because th

Pacific region unites to battle invasive species Invasive species are one of the biggest threats to Pacific species and environments, and joining forces to prevent or manage invasive species helps to create real local actions.The Pacific Invasives L... More detail

Mile-a-minute vine, a Pacific nuisance Many Pacific farmers call it a nuisance, some call it "mile-a-minute" vine, and scientists call it Mikania micrantha. Whatever you call it, this weed is a big problem in the Pacific and in other parts... More detail

Lepā welcomes the 4th Pacific Invasives Learning Network Ten years after its creation, the Pacific Invasives Learning Network is meeting in Samoa for the first time, with Samoan PILN members proudly participating in a traditional ava ceremony and other Samo... More detail

 Pacific Islands surveys seek input on needs and resources for biodiversity data

2015 State of the Climate: Highlights and Full Report

Proposed Species for CITES