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A large catch of winghead sharks Eusphyra blochii in gillnets targeting fish species for fish maw

A new fishery threatens Papua New Guinea’s shark and dolphin species

Feb 23,2023

By Christine Tuioti

Island and Ocean Ecosystems

OECM Workshop Cook Islands

The Cook Islands, proactively conserving biodiversity

Jan 25,2023

By nanettew

Island and Ocean Ecosystems

Niue Premier

Leaders from the Pacific Region make a clear statement that the conservation of our oceans is not optional

Jan 18,2023

By nanettew

Island and Ocean Ecosystems

The historic moment in Montreal Canada

SPREP welcomes landmark biodiversity framework

Jan 13,2023

By Sosikeni Lesa

Island and Ocean Ecosystems

● Andrew Morris and Gershom Kalparam from Hexagon Water Specialists in the field carrying out the water assessments.

Water Quality Assessments on Malekula and Pentecost

Jan 13,2023

By Christine Tuioti

Island and Ocean Ecosystems

Noel Kaibaba and Philip Vanuau of Bamboo Bay, Malekula are entering turtle nest data into a new online smart-phone data collection app as part of the By-catch and Integrated Ecosystem Management (BIEM) Initiative in Vanuatu. Image Credit: Christopher Bartlett, Resilience

Malekula's Marine Turtle Community Conservation

Jan 12,2023

By Christine Tuioti

Island and Ocean Ecosystems

GIS conference participants from SPREP Member countries

Experts Gather in Fiji for Pacific Geospatial Conference to Address Impacts of Global Warming

Dec 31,2022

By leannem

Island and Ocean Ecosystems

Hugo Oudart, 2022 Battler of the Year

French Polynesia wins 2022 Battler of the Year Award

Dec 21,2022

By leannem

Island and Ocean Ecosystems

Pacific delegates at COP15

SPREP supports one Pacific Voice on biodiversity at COP15

Dec 17,2022

By Sosikeni Lesa

Island and Ocean Ecosystems

Australia's Minister Plibersek

Australia commits to nature positive transformation, supports one Pacific voice

Dec 17,2022

By Sosikeni Lesa

Island and Ocean Ecosystems

Ambassador Prasad speaks at COP15

‘Do the right thing, let’s get the job done,’ Fiji appeals at COP15

Dec 17,2022

By Sosikeni Lesa

Island and Ocean Ecosystems

Vanuatu Minister Ralph Regenvanu

Vanuatu calls on developed countries to pledge significantly higher ambition as deadline looms for biodiversity framework

Dec 17,2022

By Sosikeni Lesa

Island and Ocean Ecosystems

Republic of the Marshall Islands

Marshall Islands makes waves for ocean biodiversity at global negotiations

Dec 17,2022

By nanettew

Island and Ocean Ecosystems

FSM

Micronesia calls for Special Circumstances of Small Islands Developing States to remain in global biodiversity agreement

Dec 17,2022

By nanettew

Island and Ocean Ecosystems

New Zealand Minister

“If the land is well and the sea is well, the people will thrive.”- New Zealand Minister at global biodiversity negotiations.

Dec 17,2022

By nanettew

Island and Ocean Ecosystems

Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea’s Biodiversity and Climate Fund amplified at international biodiversity conference

Dec 17,2022

By nanettew

Island and Ocean Ecosystems

Minister Toeolesulusulu Cedric Schuster and Ambassador Fatumanava Pao Luteru

Samoa highlights biodiversity conservation action at COP15

Dec 17,2022

By Sosikeni Lesa

Island and Ocean Ecosystems

Minister Steven Victor with Ms River Thomas

“Trajectory of biodiversity loss simply not acceptable,” Palau reminds leaders at COP15

Dec 17,2022

By Sosikeni Lesa

Island and Ocean Ecosystems

Members of the Coalition

SIDS Coalition for Nature launched with Call for Action at biodiversity negotiations

Dec 17,2022

By Sosikeni Lesa

Island and Ocean Ecosystems

Niue presentation

“We cannot fail” Niue leader calls for ambitious targets at global biodiversity negotiations

Dec 17,2022

By nanettew

Island and Ocean Ecosystems

SPREP DG Sefanaia Nawadra and UNEP Executive Director, Inger Andersen.

SPREP renews longstanding partnership with UNEP

Dec 17,2022

By Sosikeni Lesa

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Pacific Ministers and SPREP's DG at the breakfast meeting.

Pacific Ministers amplify one Pacific Voice in united push for global biodiversity framework

Dec 16,2022

By Sosikeni Lesa

Island and Ocean Ecosystems

Ms River Thomas

Enhanced support for ocean conservation should consider Pacific’s special circumstances

Dec 16,2022

By Sosikeni Lesa

Island and Ocean Ecosystems

Niue Premier Dalton Tagelagi

Niue Ocean Wide Trust spotlighted at COP15

Dec 15,2022

By Sosikeni Lesa

Island and Ocean Ecosystems

Pacific youth delegates at COP15

‘We worry about the future,’ Pacific youth advocate for survival at COP15

Dec 15,2022

By Sosikeni Lesa

Island and Ocean Ecosystems