More than 500 dams are planned or under construction within protected areas, according to a new study published in Conservation Letters.
The Russell Islands Fisheries Association (RIFA) in the Central Islands Province of Solomon Islands is officially launched, following the signing of its mandate at Louna village on 19 July.
A little bit of hope at the end of a very long, dark tunnel...That's how a recent government funding boost for freshwater and environmental projects has been described by Eastern Bay of Plenty iwi Ngāti Awa who are desperate to lift their whānau out of unemployment post-Covid-19.
On 2 June 2020 the BIOPAMA Action Component launched the call for proposals for Rapid Response Grants.
A strip of land on a small island at the state's westernmost point might be only 1 kilometre long, but it has highlighted the delicate politics between government, the resources industry and native title holders...Dirk Hartog Island, off the Shark Bay coastline, is both a national park and touris
CU Boulder researchers have developed a method that could enable scientists to accurately forecast ocean acidity up to five years in advance.
The GEF-7 Inclusive Conservation Initiative (ICI) aims to support indigenous peoples and local communities (IPLCs) in their continuing efforts to safeguard Earth’s natural ecosystems, recognizing the historical roles they have played in nature conservation.
Meanings and more... Policy Brief of the ICCA Consortium, Issue No. 7
In 2018 the Council of the ICCA Consortium decided to develop a lexicon of meaningful, and at times complex, concepts and terms frequently used in its work, policies and relations with its Members and Partners. A few specific papers had been commissioned and prepared before, but no attempt had been made to collate working definitions of frequent use, while many felt a need for such a reference compendium. This document is the result of the Council’s decision. It is a rich beginning, expected to evolve and be further integrated and enriched in the years to come.
The southern Cook Islands of Atiu, Mauke and Mitiaro have turned down a request that local company Ocean Fresh be allowed to fish commercially within 50 nautical miles of their islands. The Nga Pu Toru say they will uphold the Marae Moana legislation...The establishment of the Marae Moana ma
While the rest of the world is struggling to adapt to climate change, Samoan villages are already facing the challenge. The village of Aopo has moved their entire community further inland as a response to cyclones and extreme weather. In new research, on the impact of climate change on