SPC and PPPO launched three crucial online resources to assist in the region’s efforts to combat increases in pests and diseases and their spread that threaten biodiversity, food security, and small economies
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Kiwa Initiative launches second round of project proposals for Pacific
Kiwa Initiative opens a new call for proposals to 19 eligible countries in the Pacific, which runs from 20 September to 12 November 2023, to enhance climate resilience in the Pacific through Nature-based Solutions
Tuvalu Constitution updated: culture, climate change and decolonisation
Tuvalu’s parliament unanimously passed the Constitution of Tuvalu Act 2023, incorporating crucial amendments on climate change, governance stability, judicial reform, and rights and culture set to take effect on 1 October
Palau President calls on G20 nations to uphold their commitments to the Paris Agreement
Palau President calls on G20 nations to uphold their commitments to the Paris Agreement and limit warming to 1.5 degrees and also calls on the international community to work with SIDS to increase access to climate finance
Marine ecologist highlights urgent need to protect seagrass ecosystem for climate resilience
Marine ecologist stresses the urgent need to protect seagrass meadows for climate resilience and “blue foods”, highlighting their vital role in protecting coastal communities and providing valuable resources
Dr Manoni Takes the Helm as OPOC’s New Commissioner
Dr Filimon Manoni appointed as the new Commissioner of the Office of the OPOC in Palau, highlighted the importance of unity and action in preserving the profound relationship between Pacific people and the ocean
Prime Minister of Samoa reiterates Pacific leaders’ commitment to the protection of environment
Samoa’s PM reiterates Pacific leaders’ commitment to environmental protection and climate action at the 31st SPREP Meeting, highlighting climate change as the greatest threat facing the Blue Pacific
Team effort leads to Fiji’s first nationwide assessment of Coral Reefs
The initial nationwide assessment of Fiji’s coral reefs revealed its rich and diverse marine life, reporting nearly 500 fish species while collecting data on coral reef health, fish and macroinvertebrates, and water quality
Tuvalu Finance Minister launches climate finance discussions with Pacific civil society
Tuvalu Minister of Finance says Kato Pacific Community Climate Fund will need to be unique and avoid representing other existing climate funds
Conserving Hope: Nadogo District declares islands as turtle sanctuaries to revive endangered populations
The communities of Nadogo District formally declared the islands of Nukuvadra and Katawaqa as community protected areas and turtle sanctuaries to revive endangered hawksbill turtles population