Several villages along Fiji’s Sigatoka River have raised concerns that past dredging for flood mitigation has damaged marine habitats and altered the riverbed, impacting local livelihoods
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IUCN Oceania Highlights Importance of Local Solutions to Global Biodiversity Framework at BIOPAMA Event
At a pivotal BIOPAMA event, IUCN Oceania’s Regional Director emphasised the importance of local solutions and robust data in achieving Global Biodiversity Framework – Target 3 at the 4th UN Conference on SIDs
The Silent Threat: Scientist Tells of Hazardous Toxic Gas from Dump Fires
Local Government Minister aware of concerns, assures that works on dump relocation and a paper to address waste management issue in Fiji begins
Health Ministry Urges Relocation of Rubbish Dump: Health and Environment at Stake
As residents of Lautoka endure the toxic smoke and health hazards from the nearby Vunato rubbish dump, the Health Ministry urged for its relocation stressing the dire need to protect the community’s well-being
Vunato Dump Site: Ticking Time Bomb Threatening Health And Environment
In the shadow of the Vunato Rubbish Dump, children play amidst toxic waste while families endure the stench and health risks, illustrating the severe environmental and social challenges faced by Lautoka’s residents
Pacific Islander’s Drive to Open New Markets for His Nation’s Tuna
From humble beginnings to overseeing millions of tons of tuna exports, Donny Andrike leads a small but determined team from Marshall Islands, breaking barriers and bridging language gaps to bring their prized catch to the lucrative European Union market
Life on the Front Lines of Food Safety: A Quality Officer’s Journey
Every day, Richard Shane Brigil meticulously ensures that each can of tuna from PNG meets international safety standards, driven by his relentless commitment to quality and the global reputation of his homeland
“Ladies of the Line”: Kiribati’s All-Woman Team Policing Fish Exports
Joana Rabaua, a senior verification officer for Kiribati’s fisheries authority, leads a team of six women ensuring every fish exported meets rigorous standards, showcasing the power of women in the male-dominated fisheries sector
Behind PNG’s Sea Food Safety Success: Meet National Fisheries Audit Certification Officer- Martha HACCP Champion
Martha Paul, a seafood safety inspector in PNG, ensures the quality of fish exports through rigorous inspections and audits, contributing to the country’s reputation as a reliable exporter and safeguarding economic growth
Pacific science body welcomes global maritime ruling as a win for science and the Blue Pacific
SPC welcomes the ITLOS ruling, which recognises states’ legal obligations to monitor and reduce emissions impacting the marine environment, validating decades of evidence-based Pacific science