Before the closure of the three-day International Environmental Law Video Conference...last Friday, the Chairman of Vanuatu Environmental Law Association (VELA), Colin Leo, made an interesting suggestion based on his professional observations of relevant court systems in the Pacific, for Van
Held from the 14 to 16 of July, the three-day event brings together Environmental Law experts, judges, lawyers, practitioners, conservationists, project managers, government and civil society representatives to share experiences of the continued challenges that the Pacific Island Countries contin
The first ever Vanuatu Environment Law Association (VELA) Booklet was launched at the Shefa Matantapua Council Room yesterday. It comprises ten Chapters to better manage the natural environment of the country.
Solomon Islands will change its shipping laws after the recent disastrous oil spill near a marine reserve. Click on the link below to read the full article.
The University of Eastern Finland (UEF) is now accepting applications for the University of Eastern Finland’s two-year Master’s Degree Programme in Environmental Policy and Law. Application period open between 1 November 2018 - 31 January 2019. Click on the link below for further details
Traditional Marine Management Areas of the Pacific in the Context of National and International Law and Policy
This report explores the role of traditional marine resources management in meeting both the goals of communities and those of national and international conservation strategies.
How to protect areas on your land and sea under the Protected Areas Act 2010 (Solomon Islands)
This is a simple guide on the Solomon Islands Protected Areas Act 2010 and how to establish terrestrial and marine protect areas through its provisions. The guide was produced and published with the assistance of the SPREP Pacific Ecosystem-based Adaptation to Climate Change (PEBACC) project.
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Efforts to strengthen current law and policy frameworks in the area of fisheries management and marine protected areas has initiated discussions between the Fiji Environmental Law Association (FELA) and stakeholders today in Suva.Click on the link below to read the full story.
We are accepting applications for the University of Eastern Finland"s two-year Master"s Degree Programme in Environmental Policy and Law until 31 January 2018!Click on the link below for further details.