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PIPAP Weekly Newsletter, Edition 284
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8th August 2025
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Government launches integrated management plan for the Navua catchment and Beqa lagoon
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A plan to strengthen the health and resilience of the Navua catchment and Beqa lagoon and improve the livelihoods of the people living in these areas was launched by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change and the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) in Deuba on 22 July 2025.
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Dr. Fononga Vainga Mangisi-Mafileo
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Ocean Governance Coordinator for the Ocean 7 Secretariat |
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Dr. Inga Mangisi-Mafileo is a seasoned expert in ocean governance, marine spatial planning, and environmental policy, with over a decade of experience advancing integrated ocean management in the Pacific region. She currently serves as Senior Advisor for Ocean Governance Policy and Planning under Tonga’s Ministry of MEIDECC, where she leads the development and coordination of national ocean policies, legislation, and planning frameworks aligned with regional and global commitments.
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| Solomon Islands Marks World Ranger Day with Renewed Call to support Frontline Conservation…
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| The Solomon Islands Rangers Association (SIRE), and key partners and stakeholders, today commemorated World Ranger Day under the global theme " Rangers: Powering Transformative Conservation" Held at the Holy Cross Cathedral Hall in Honiara, the event brought together environmental organisations, NG...
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| Vanuatu-Waitt Institute founder honoured in Vanuatu as coral reef study released
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| Vanuatu President Nikenike Vurobaravu has awarded the country’s highest civilian honour to international ocean conservationist Ted Waitt, coinciding with the release of Blue Prosperity Vanuatu’s findings from the most extensive coral reef study ever undertaken in Vanuatu’s waters.The award is in rec...
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| Cook Islands-New biology lab to boost marine research
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| Cook Islands Ministry of Marine Resources has opened its new biology laboratory, which will strengthen local marine science research and provide new opportunities for Cook Islanders. The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) officially opened its new biology laboratory, Te Ivi Moana – The Backbone of t...
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| French Polynesia -“The idea is good, but there are adjustments to be made”: Whale watching…
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| Since July 20, the whale-watching season has resumed in French Polynesia, marked this year by the implementation of new regulations . While these aim to better regulate the practice and protect cetaceans, professionals in the sector, although generally in favor of these measures, express many concer...
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| Development of 2025 State of Environment and Conservation in the Pacific Islands Regional …
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| Steps are afoot to develop the latest report to provide a holistic picture of the state of the environment and conservation in the Pacific Islands region. The overarching goal of the report is to inform decision making on appropriate responses for increasing resilience of our Pacific communities a...
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| Elevating Marine Conservation Excellence: Coral Triangle Embarks on IUCN Green List Journe…
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| The Coral Triangle, the global epicenter of marine biodiversity, took a bold step toward securing its future as 65+ marine conservation leaders gathered in Bali for a landmark regional workshop. From June 30 to July 3, IUCN, in partnership with the Coral Triangle Center (CTC) and the Coral Triangle ...
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| Pacific leaders applauds ICJ advisory opinion as legal milestone in climate fight
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| Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa has welcomed the International Court of Justice's advisory opinion on state obligations regarding climate change as a landmark moment in the region’s pursuit of climate justice. While speaking on behalf of all Pacific leaders, Waqa is urging develop...
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| Pacific calls for global action as Coral reefs reach crisis point
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| Dr Sivendra Michael, Fiji Permanent Secretary for Environment and Climate Change.“Coral reefs are not just ecosystems—they are lifelines for Pacific Island nations.”This was the message from Dr Sivendra Michael, Fiji Permanent Secretary for Environment and Climate Change, as he opened the Pacific C...
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| “Our fish are not your marine biodiversity”: tensions in integrating fisheries into the BB…
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| The 2023 Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement aims to conserve and sustainably use marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction. However, separating fisheries from broader conservation frameworks has led to fragmented governance. This paper examines how spatial, te...
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| Biodiversity conservation requires integration of species-centric and process-based strate…
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| Conservation science and policy are geared primarily toward the preservation of species and habitats, with priority often given to the rarest, most vulnerable or most charismatic forms. This pattern-based approach has broad appeal and offers a pragmatic short-cut for targeting conservation action. H...
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| Ecological functional diversity predicts nutritional functional diversity in complex agrof…
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| Biodiversity loss and rising noncommunicable disease incidences are among the greatest global challenges we face. These crises are deeply interconnected and shaped by varied food system dynamics, including the prioritization of large-scale, inexpensive food production, at the cost of externalized en...
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| Comparison of historical (1980s) and contemporary (2023–2024) microplastic contamination o…
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| Microplastic pollution threatens marine ecosystems, especially in vulnerable regions like the Pacific Islands. This study examines temporal trends by comparing Anadara spp. specimens from Fiji's tidal flats in the 1980s and 2023–2024. Historical samples from the University of the South Pacific's Mar...
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| G20 Global Land Initiative-Restoration Return Grants
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| The G20 Global Land Initiative will launch the second round of its small grants programme in 2025, expanding support for civil society organizations working to restore degraded land and promote sustainable land management. Building on the success of the inaugural round, this new phase will increase ...
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| Finance Resources (FIRE) for Biodiversity-Funding Call
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| Call for Applications: Emerging Climate Champions Award Empowering Youth-led Climate Solutions Beyond Climate ActionThe Emerging Climate Champions Award, a global initiative by the Enlight Foundation and The Patchwork Collective, is now accepting applications!This prestigious award supports youth-le...
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| Reef Resilience Network Mentored Course-Coral Reef Restoration
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| The Network, in partnership with the Coral Restoration Consortium, is hosting a five-week mentored version of the recently updated Coral Reef Restoration Online Course. The seven online lessons provide coral reef managers and practitioners with best practice guidance for common coral reef restoratio...
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| Reef Resilience Network Mentored Course-Management Effectiveness for MPAs
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| The Network is launching a new Management Effectiveness for Marine Protected Areas Online Course. The five lessons center around key steps in the management cycle and cover topics such as enabling factors that drive MPA effectiveness, critical components of success, and how assessments and best prac...
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JOB VACANCIES AND TENDERS
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| Calling Pasifika Biodiversity Assessment and Finance Experts! |
| UNDP Pacific Office in Fiji is inviting Expressions of Interest from qualified consulting firms/institutions/candidates to support the development of National B...
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| Biodiversity Finance Specialist - Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea |
| Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe Biodiversity Finance Specialist will be under the direct supervision of the Senior Finance Expert (Project Lead). UNDP shall be e...
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| Senior Terrestrial Program Manager-Conservation International Fiji |
| This position will report directly to Technical Director Projects – Fiji in alignment with the CI-Fiji Strategic Plan and regional organization priorities, deve...
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| Senior Programme Assistant - Pacific Organic Learning Farm Network |
| The role – Senior Programme Assistant will provide support to the Pacific Organic Learning Farm Network (POLFN) Project with the administrative and financial de...
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