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Category: Polynesia

Climate Summit event in French Polynesia plans to pay back its carbon footprint

By Sanjeshni Kumar May 17, 2022May 17, 2022

Blue Climate Summit organisers are working to minimise the carbon footprint and position itself as a climate-positive, net-zero emissions event

Hawaii homeowners must tell prospective buyers if sea level rise threatens their property

By Brittany Lyte May 6, 2022May 6, 2022

Hawaii became the first state to require real estate sellers to disclose to potential buyers if their property is threatened by sea-level rise

French Polynesian mayors support safeguarding South Pacific Ocean and traditions

By Sanjeshni Kumar April 27, 2022April 27, 2022

French Polynesian President’s ocean commitment could benefit offshore fish and the local artisanal fishers. Meanwhile, mayors continue to advocate for creating two large-scale, highly protected MPAs around their archipelago.

Pew Bertarelli Ocean Legacy Project Applauds Conservation Commitment for French Polynesia

By Sanjeshni Kumar February 14, 2022February 14, 2022

French Polynesian new marine protected area and artisanal fishing zones could benefit people and nature

Newly discovered reef in Tahiti is not so new for locals

By Sanjeshni Kumar February 7, 2022February 7, 2022

French Polynesian fisherman fears the Champ de rose coral reef site that has been opened to the eyes of the world will close due to attention brought to it

Rare coral reef discovered near Tahiti is ‘like a work of art’, says diver

By Sanjeshni Kumar January 25, 2022January 25, 2022

Scientific research supported by UNESCO discovered one of the largest rose-shaped coral reefs in the world off the coast of Tahiti.

Darwin in a lab: Coral evolution gets some tweaking for global warming

By Sanjeshni Kumar December 13, 2021December 13, 2021

With coral reefs threatened by rising ocean temperatures, scientists are working to breed “super corals” that can better withstand climate change. They’re trying to help corals adapt to survive global warming faster than they could in Nature.

Wallis and Futuna Environment Service awarded 2021 Pacific Invasive Species “Battler of the Year” Award

By Sanjeshni Kumar December 8, 2021December 8, 2021

Wallis and Futuna Environment Service recognised for its work in managing invasive species in their country

Climate Change threatens to worsen Health disparities in Hawaii

By Sanjeshni Kumar October 28, 2021October 28, 2021

Pacific island countries are among the most vulnerable in the world to the health impacts of climate change, says a study

Pitcairn Islanders refuse to let Covid-19 halt vital climate change research

By Sanjeshni Kumar August 30, 2021August 30, 2021

Plucky residents on Pitcairn Island decided that Covid-19 wouldn’t halt vital climate change and marine conservation work.

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