Hydroponic kits as farming methods were adopted in informal settlements to increase food security as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic and climate resiliency.
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Small island developing states do not have the luxury of time
Small Island Developing States are pioneering the Blue Economy paradigm that promotes the sustainable use of ocean resources.
Kiribati: Fishing for food and resilience, sowing seeds for people and the planet
No longer a poster child for climate risks, Kiribati is pushing to meet the challenges, adopting a comprehensive approach to climate resilience.
Fiji raises red flag on World Wetlands Day to protect declining wetlands
The Ramsar Convention stated that nearly 90% of the world’s wetlands were lost and the remaining are rapidly disappearing.
Sea cucumbers washed ashore, cause still unknown
Water sample analysis to be conducted by the Vanuatu Department of Water after more than 100 sea cucumbers washed ashore.
Concern over Gizo white-Eye bird
Logging activities cause a threat to the habitat of Gizo white-eye bird.
Learning From Vanuatu: Clearing Disaster Waste After Tropical Cyclone Harold
Massive clean-up efforts carried out by Vanuatu after disaster waste generated by TC Harold.
Dealing with disaster waste this tropical cyclone season in the Pacific
Pacific Islands receive guidance to prepare for safe handling and management of waste generated by natural disaster.
Use of coconut baskets at Gizo market
Gizo community prefer coconut baskets to discourage the single-use of plastic.
Race to Restore: Building Asia-Pacific’s Sustainable Ocean Economy
“Inadequate policy and insufficient efforts to safeguard the ocean’s natural capital have fallen short.”- Ingrid van Wees and John Tanzer