Research in Fiji shows that support from environmental organisations, local committees, and trust-building efforts are crucial in expanding Indigenous-led conservation, showing valuable insights for global conservation efforts amidst climate and biodiversity crises
Tag: Conservation
The Cook Islands, on the cusp of making conservation history for the Pacific Islands region
Cook Islands is applying for the Takitumu Conservation Area to be recognised as an ‘Other Effective area-based Conservation Measure’ marking an important step in Pacific Islands conservation efforts
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
New report highlights recommendations for strengthening the management and conservation of sea turtles in Vanuatu
A newly launched report provides key recommendations to help Vanuatu strengthen its efforts in managing and conserving five sea turtles listed by the IUCN as threatened species
Malekula’s Marine Turtle Community Conservation
Malekula’s Marine Turtle Community are working together to develop a sea turtle management plan which promotes the way we are protecting our environment with our custom and culture
Fish wardens combat illegal fishing in Fiji’s Vatu-i-Ra Marine Conservation Park
Fish wardens are hoping to be equipped with more patrol boats to boost monitoring and surveillance in Fiji’s Vatu-i-Ra Marine Conservation Park
Saving Vulnerable Inshore Dolphins in Southern Papua New Guinea
Local communities in PNG are working with researchers to help monitor and conserve two endangered inshore dolphins who face threats from local fishers in the area
Small island, big ocean: Niue makes its entire EEZ a marine park
Niue designated its entire EEZ as a multiple-use marine park, with 40 percent as a no-take marine protected area, 56 percent as a general-use zone and a small slice managed by local villagers
Sixteen-year journey of green turtle highlights value of SPREP’s Turtle research and monitoring database system
SPREP tagged Green turtle resighted in the Philippines after 16 years. “The resighting reaffirms our efforts in turtle conservation in the Pacific region.” – SPREP Ecosystem and Biodiversity Officer
Pacific’s ability to manage own fish stocks at risk under current WTO text
Pacific Network on Globalisation Campaigner says, “those most responsible for overfishing and over-subsidisation are not being held accountable within the text of the WTO agreement.”