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The upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, or CHOGM, set to take place in Samoa from 21 – 26 October, is a significant moment for the Pacific.

The role played by environmental law professionals in implementing and enforcing Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) to ensure compliance, and address legal disputes related to environmental degradation, is critical in fostering regional cooperation to address the unique environmental ch

On 1 December 2021, Australia launched a pilot program for the commercial importation of kava from the Pacific islands, joining a modest global boom in trade in this iconic Pacific product.

Islands have long intrigued explorers and scientists. These isolated environments serve as natural laboratories for understanding how species evolve and adapt.  Islands are also centres of species diversity.

TETEPARE Island in Western province is the largest uninhabited island in the South Pacific and is covered in lowland rainforest and surrounded by coral reefs. It is a global conservation icon.

Tahiti, October 14, 2024. The Tama nō te tairoto association continues its efforts to mobilize the greatest number of participants for the “Connected by the reef – Te firi a'au” operation, scheduled for Saturday, January 18 and Sunday, January 19, 2025, depending on time zones.

The Environment Department and the Marine Ports Department of Tuvalu, in collaboration with the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP), through the Pacific Regional Invasive Species Management Support Service (PRISMSS) programme are advancing efforts on a marine port su

Nu’utele Island, situated within the Aleipata Island Group off the eastern end of Upolu Island, in Apia stands as a vital focal point for conservation efforts in Samoa and is recognised as a critical biodiversity hotspot as it holds intact native forests and significant populations of endangered

In the lead-up to the Commonwealth Leaders’ Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa this month, Pacific Ocean Commissioner Filimon Manoni asserts that Pacific Island countries and territories have not been “sitting on our laurels” when stewarding the health and protection of the region’s vast ocean and marine l

In partnership with NOAA, the Hawaiʻi Land Trust (HILT) is restoring ecosystems and reestablishing Native Hawaiian connections to the land on Waiheʻe Coastal Dunes and Wetlands Refuge on Maui.