The panel discussion at the Nature Positive Pavilion.
Challenges and benefits of nature-based solutions discussed, biodiversity framework negotiations continue
Hayden Talagi of Niue
Niue explores opportunities to address scourge of invasive species at COP15
Mr Warwick Harris of the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI).
Republic of Marshall Islands call for benefit-sharing from digital sequence information to be part of biodiversity framework
Ms Menolen Jacob-Oswalt, of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM).
Building the capacity of Pacific delegates to navigate the complex world of COP15 negotiations
Pacific Islands
Faster pace needed at global negotiations on biodiversity
Ms Atelaite Lupe Matoto
Tonga rat removal project spotlighted at biodiversity COP as an example of restoring island resilience
Palau on behalf of AP group
Palau takes the floor at international biodiversity conference on behalf of Asia-Pacific
Canada’s Prime Minister, Hon. Justin Trudeau
Canada rallies for support on landmark biodiversity deal as COP15 gets underway
Pacific delegates in Montreal for CBD15.
One Pacific Voice at 15th biodiversity Conference of the Parties in Canada
CITES COP19
Marine species highlighted at CITES COP19
Snubfin dolphin in Kikori region. Photo credit: Isabel Beasley/PBN
Saving Vulnerable Inshore Dolphins in Southern Papua New Guinea
Workshop participants
Enhancing capacity in the Pacific to digitise biodiversity data
SPREP’s Director General, Mr Sefanaia Nawadra and CSIRO’s Director of the Climate Science Centre, Dr Jaclyn Brown.
At COP27, SPREP and CSIRO sign partnership to benefit Pacific communities
: A diver approaches a resting young turtle. PC. L. Lamas/Pexels
The Pacific-European Union Marine Partnership programme By-catch and Integrated Ecosystem Management Initiative supports Marine Turtle Genetics capacity building among Pacific Researchers via Online Workshop Series
Nuutele seabird survey team
First dedicated Seabird surveys for Samoa
CBD COP15
Strengthening the One Pacific voice for a new global agreement to halt biodiversity loss
Coral reef
Bringing science and communities together to protect future of Pacific coral reefs
Photo courtesy of SPC
SPREP’s Invasive Species Programme helping the Pacific fight scourge of invasive species
CITES Pre-COP Meeting participants
Pacific nations gather to consolidate priorities for CITES COP19
Invasive Species Quiz
Learn about Invasive Species!
Mr Paula Ma'u
Tonga Chairs 3rd SPREP Executive Board Meeting, encourages active engagement from members
The meetings participants at SPREP's headquarters at Vailima.
Third SPREP Executive Board meeting opens with call to strengthen Pacific’s resilience
Apolima island, Samoa
Apolima Island Could Provide Model for Rat Free Pacific
War on Weeds training in Nukualofa, Tonga
Invasive Species Practitioners work to protect biodiversity in the Kingdom of Tonga
Our Oceans Quiz
SPREP Quiz promotes learning about resilient Pacific environment
PAME Evaluations are tools to assess how well protected and conserved areas are being managed.
Understanding tools for Protected Area Management Effectiveness in the Pacific
The Ministry of Environment (MoE) has today signed two Letters of Agreement (LoA) with the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) to implement in Fiji, the By-catch and Integrated Ecosystem Management (BIEM) initiative supported through the Pacific-European Union Marine Partnership (PEUMP) programme as well as to implement the Pacific - European Union Waste Management (PacWastePlus) Programme.
Fiji and SPREP commit to integrated approaches to tackling climate change, biodiversity loss and waste management
Turtle flipper tag
Sixteen year journey of green turtle highlights value of SPREP’s Turtle Research and Monitoring Database System
Kiwa Initiative Steering Committee
Kiwa Initiative sets course for stronger regional cooperation on Nature-based Solutions for Climate Change adaptation in the Pacific
Samoa might be small but it is a large ocean state
Samoa Ocean Strategy video calls for global response to avert worst climate scenarios
Panelists and speakers at the side event.
Pacific science and traditional knowledge take centre stage on final day of UN Ocean Conference
Ambassador
Weather Ready Pacific Decadal Programme of Investment makes a splash at the UN Ocean Conference
French Polynesia’s Minister of Culture, Environment and Marine Resources, Hon Heremoana Maamaatuaiahutapu
French Polynesia announces Coral Reef Protection Plan at Ocean Conference
Nauru addresses the plenary session of the UNOC2022.
COVID pandemic compounds climate and Ocean challenges, Nauru reminds
FSM’s Head of Delegation, Mr Jeem Lippwe.
Imagine what our ancestors would say, FSM laments state of Our Ocean
Marine Plastic
Australia commits to plastic-free Pacific
Vanuatu
At Ocean Conference, Vanuatu rallies support for Advisory Opinion on implications of climate crisis
Coral reef, ocean acidification
Ocean acidification a threat to Pacific Islands people
Republic of Marshall Islands Minister of Natural Resources and Commerce, Hon. John Silk.
Republic of Marshall Islands rings alarm bells on illegal fishing at Ocean Conference
The Tuvalu delegation at UNOC2022.
Tuvalu invokes spirit of kaitasi in appeal for ocean health
Cook Islands at UNOC2022
The Cook Islands reaffirms commitment to Sustainable Development Goal 14: Life Below Water
PSIDS event
Partnerships at the heart of Pacific talanoa at UN Ocean Conference
Solomon Islands
Communities first for ocean governance in Solomon Islands
Group picture
Training enhances skills of Samoa practitioners on protected areas data, information and geospatial mapping
Group picture
An introduction to the Global Biodiversity Information Facility
Cook Islands at UNOC2022
Cook Islands reaches ocean targets
Prime Minister of Tonga
Tonga takes ocean fight to global stage
Fiji Prime Minister 2022
Pacific leaders state their case for sustainable ocean economies