Villagers covered under the Tree Kangaroo Conservation Programme (TKCP) in Morobe will benefit from a K1 million contract to develop coffee in Kabwum's Yus local level government.
In a new study, more than 50 researchers conducted a review comparing the effectiveness of state-managed protected areas and areas managed by Indigenous peoples and local communities.
Nestled on the eastern edge of Gatokae Island, in the picturesque Marovo lagoon, Western Province, lies a community that has been a shining example of integrating conservation, sustainable fisheries management, tourism and traditional knowledge to reduce overfishing pressures and improve the live
The 28th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Vanua-Tai Network held in Luganville, Santo, from September 25 to 29, 2023 identified challenges faced by coastal communities and formulated resolutions to address them.
Chiefs from Efate have taken a significant step towards the conservation of 16,877 hectares of land, marking a 30-year milestone in the implementation of this initiative.
What's on the horizon for community-based conservation? Emerging threats and opportunities
Community-based conservation can support livelihoods and biodiversity, while reinforcing local and Indigenous values, cultures, and institutions. Its delivery can help address cross-cutting global challenges, such as climate change, conservation, poverty, and food security. Therefore, understanding trends in community-based conservation is pertinent to setting and implementing global goals. We undertook a horizon scan to prioritize 15 emerging threats and opportunities expected to impact the future effectiveness of community-based conservation.
PENAMA has become the first province in Vanuatu to have a Marine Spatial Plan (MSP).
A new app, developed in-house, has made documenting biodiversity easier and more efficient for the staff of the Tenkile Conservation Alliance in Papua New Guinea.
Falealupo village continues to push ahead with its efforts to protect Samoa's the manumea, with the village mayor emphasising that protecting rainforests ensures the rare bird's survival. Taofinu'u M Lamositele told in an interview that the bird is rare but they are thankful that their villa
The Malualalo Conservation and Tourism Association (MCTA) from Three Sisters in the Makira Ulawa Province has taken a step further to have Malualalo Island gain legal recognition under the Protected areas Act 2010.