Small Island Developing States are pioneering the Blue Economy paradigm that promotes the sustainable use of ocean resources.
Tag: environment
Fiji raises red flag on World Wetlands Day to protect declining wetlands
The Ramsar Convention stated that nearly 90% of the world’s wetlands were lost and the remaining are rapidly disappearing.
Dealing with disaster waste this tropical cyclone season in the Pacific
Pacific Islands receive guidance to prepare for safe handling and management of waste generated by natural disaster.
Use of coconut baskets at Gizo market
Gizo community prefer coconut baskets to discourage the single-use of plastic.
Lake Letas to be first wetland site for Vanuatu
Lake Letas is regarded as the largest volcanic lake in the Pacific.
Protecting and managing wildlife of Suwarrow
The island of Suwarrow awaits two adventurous souls to protect and manage the environment and wildlife.
More publicity on American Samoa’s new giant coral
NOAA- funded researchers found a new record size coral colony in American Samoa after the Big Momma colony.
10 villages now have sustainable sea transport and access to a canoe-building workshop
Communities build environmental friendly canoes to uplift sustainable fishing and food security.
Tackle climate change via social media
UK PhD student creates online environmental discussion group to gather science based evidence to tackle climate change in Solomon Islands.
Coral trade impacts on ecosystem
Fiji raises concerns about the impacts of illegal trade in wildlife.