The iconic Kukudu suspension bridge in Solomon Islands, a vital link for over 50 years, has been decommissioned and relocated inland to escape rising sea levels
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“As a mother, I fear for the future of my children”
The urgent push for a strong global plastics treaty intensifies as Vanuatu’s Rosemary Bue highlights the dire health and environmental impacts of plastic pollution on vulnerable communities, especially women and children
Four years later, villagers remain in tents
For nearly five years, the resilient villagers of Nabavatu have endured life in deteriorating tents, battling harsh weather, pests, and health challenges, as they await the promised construction of permanent homes
Mining’s Silent Wave: The hidden impact on marine resources and coastal communities
Rural coastal communities in Solomon Islands’ Isabel Province are grappling with severe environmental and livelihood impacts from mining operations, as pollution devastates marine ecosystems and threatens food security
Pacific Islands Forum DSG calls for united Pacific response to escalating disaster threats
Pacific Islands Forum DSG stressed the urgent need for resilience-building in the Pacific
Women at the Forefront of Octopus Fishery
A new report highlights how women fishers in Fiji’s coastal regions are driving economic growth through octopus harvesting, processing, and marketing, while also facing challenges related to health, sustainability, and market access
Conservation Dialogue unites Pacific Indigenous Leaders from Fiji, Aotearoa, Samoa and the Cook Islands towards shared vision to strengthen traditional stewardship of nature
Conservation International convened Dialogue to strengthen the effective management of land and ocean resources by Indigenous Peoples, supporting resilience amidst accelerating climate change impacts and exploring sustainable financing pathways
Lost bird for 55 years: rare goshawk photographed for the first time in Papua New Guinea
For the first time in 55 years, the elusive New Britain Goshawk has been snapped in PNG, providing a vital boost to conservation efforts for this vulnerable species, whilst WWF calls for more support for local communities driving these conservation efforts
Pacific Island States propose crime of ecocide
Ecocide was introduced for consideration by the International Criminal Court, a major step toward criminalising mass environmental destruction under international law, with Pacific island nations leading the charge
Tuvalu’s Climate Change Minister demands global action for Pacific survival
Tuvalu’s Climate Change Minister urged global leaders to prioritise the climate crisis as an existential threat to Pacific Island nations, stressing the need for immediate and decisive action to ensure their survival