In Fiji, passionate conservationists strive to save the island’s endangered iguanas from habitat loss, invasive species, and illegal wildlife trade
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Vanilla dreams to digital realms: Empowering Papua New Guinea’s farmers for global success
PNG local vanilla farmers are revolutionising their futures by embracing digitalisation and innovation, paving the way for their premium vanilla beans to shine on the global stage
A metal chest brings laughter to a cyclone-ravaged community in remote Vanuatu
With partners, UNICEF continues to support cyclone response efforts
Pacific Resilience Facility gains momentum
Director of Programmes and Initiatives at the PIFS outlined plans for the urgent establishment of the Pacific Resilience Facility, seeking to mobilise $250 million this year for climate and disaster preparedness initiatives
Science says Tuvalu will drown within decades; the reality is worse
The relentless storm surges have submerged Tuvalu’s main road, prompting deep existential questions and highlighting the urgent need for decisive climate action
Attorney General’s Office collects evidence for ICJ on Tanna
Vanuatu’s AG and legal team gather firsthand testimonies of the climate change impacts on communities to support the nation’s case at the ICJ, highlighting the human aspect and human rights violations
Digital Earth Pacific monitoring mangroves damage and recovery following Tropical Cyclone Winston
In 2016, Cyclone Winston devastated Fiji, affecting over half the population and causing substantial economic damage. The initiative Digital Earth Pacific seeks to offer essential remote tools for disaster response and recovery in the Pacific region
Asia Pacific environment ministers commit to action to tackle shared planetary challenges
Environment Ministers and officials in the Asia-Pacific region pledged concerted action to combat climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, seeking to restore planetary balance and safeguard communities
Samoa Government wants stronger disaster awareness
On the 14th anniversary of the 2009 tsunami, Samoa’s Acting PM stressed the need for greater climate crisis awareness, urging stronger global efforts to address climate change impacts while affected families recover and relocate to safer places
Second phase for ecosystem-based adaptation to climate change efforts begins for Fiji’s Garden Island
The PEBACC+ Project Phase 2 is working to enhance resilience in Taveuni Island by safeguarding its ecosystems and implementing nature-based solutions to combat climate change impacts and involving community engagement