May 5, 2021
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Some countries and major non-governmental organizations are promoting the ‘30 by 30’ campaign to ‘protect and conserve’ at least 30 percent of the planet – including the ocean – by 2030.
April 30, 2021
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We, the Pacific Island Forum leaders, representing the Blue Pacific and its peoples, are committed to strong regional action, harnessing shared stewardship of the Pacific Ocean and acting as one Blue Pacific Continent.
April 30, 2021
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Statement by Dr Manu Tupou-Roosen, the Director-General of the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA), at the SPC 14th Triennial Conference of Pacific Women.
April 10, 2021
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The Erromango Cultural Association has won a UK funded grant through the One Ocean Hub to draw from Erromango’s artistic and cultural heritage to produce contemporary artwork and traditional stories that celebrate the indigenous connection to the ocean...The 10-month Erromango project will also p
Marine-Related Learning Networks: Shifting the Paradigm Toward Collaborative Ocean Governance
Formal and semi-formal networks are emerging as effective, collaborative, and adaptable approaches for addressing complex, rapidly evolving ocean governance issues. One such group of networks, which we refer to as marine-related learning networks, play multifaceted roles within ocean governance systems by facilitating knowledge creation, exchange, and dissemination, and by building the capacity of individuals and institutions to address problems and improve coastal and ocean governance.
March 12, 2021
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Why is oceans work important for me? If one looks at my country’s (Palau) flag, that says it all. There are 193 flags at the United Nations for its members, and the only flag in the world that has a backdrop of an ocean with a full moon is Palau.
February 19, 2021
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Millions of tons of plastic waste find their way into the ocean every year.
Blue Pacific Ocean 2021 Report
This Blue Pacific Ocean 2021 Report (BPOR) is indeed a first of its kind. While sectoral approaches to reporting on development and implementation in the various areas of ocean governance has been the norm, the BPOR is unique in the sense that it is the first attempt at the regional level to compile a comprehensive, multi-facetted, cross-cutting and holistic review and stock take of the state of affairs of ocean governance in the region, in the contemporary period.
October 30, 2020
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President Tommy Remengesau Jr. announced on Wednesday the postponement of Our Ocean Conference previously scheduled in Koror in December to 2021. Outgoing president Remengesau said he is still happy that Palau will still be able to host the event next year.
Samoa Ocean Strategy 2020-2030
Samoa has long recognised the Pacific Ocean as a source of social and economic benefit which has sustained its communities for generations. The ocean remains a primary resource for food and livelihoods that requires responsible stewardship. As a large ocean state, Samoa requires tools, resources and planning to effectively manage its vast ocean area. The Samoa Ocean Strategy (SOS) outlines a pathway towards sustainable management of Samoa’s ocean and marine resources.