Niue Premier
Leaders from the Pacific Region make a clear statement that the conservation of our oceans is not optional
Biodiversity Conservation
The historic moment in Montreal Canada
SPREP welcomes landmark biodiversity framework
Biodiversity Conservation
● Andrew Morris and Gershom Kalparam from Hexagon Water Specialists in the field carrying out the water assessments.
Water Quality Assessments on Malekula and Pentecost
Biodiversity Conservation
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
Biodiversity Conservation
GIS conference participants from SPREP Member countries
Experts Gather in Fiji for Pacific Geospatial Conference to Address Impacts of Global Warming
Biodiversity Conservation
Mapuifagalele
SPREP spreads Christmas cheer to Mapuifagalele
General News
Hugo Oudart, 2022 Battler of the Year
French Polynesia wins 2022 Battler of the Year Award
Biodiversity Conservation
Pacific delegates at COP15
SPREP supports one Pacific Voice on biodiversity at COP15
Biodiversity Conservation
Australia's Minister Plibersek
Australia commits to nature positive transformation, supports one Pacific voice
Biodiversity Conservation
Ambassador Prasad speaks at COP15
‘Do the right thing, let’s get the job done,’ Fiji appeals at COP15
Biodiversity Conservation
Vanuatu Minister Ralph Regenvanu
Vanuatu calls on developed countries to pledge significantly higher ambition as deadline looms for biodiversity framework
Biodiversity Conservation
Republic of the Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands makes waves for ocean biodiversity at global negotiations
Biodiversity Conservation
FSM
Micronesia calls for Special Circumstances of Small Islands Developing States to remain in global biodiversity agreement
Biodiversity Conservation
New Zealand Minister
“If the land is well and the sea is well, the people will thrive.”- New Zealand Minister at global biodiversity negotiations.
Biodiversity Conservation
Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea’s Biodiversity and Climate Fund amplified at international biodiversity conference
Biodiversity Conservation
Minister Toeolesulusulu Cedric Schuster and Ambassador Fatumanava Pao Luteru
Samoa highlights biodiversity conservation action at COP15
Biodiversity Conservation
Minister Steven Victor with Ms River Thomas
“Trajectory of biodiversity loss simply not acceptable,” Palau reminds leaders at COP15
Biodiversity Conservation
Members of the Coalition
SIDS Coalition for Nature launched with Call for Action at biodiversity negotiations
Biodiversity Conservation
Niue presentation
“We cannot fail” Niue leader calls for ambitious targets at global biodiversity negotiations
Biodiversity Conservation
SPREP DG Sefanaia Nawadra and UNEP Executive Director, Inger Andersen.
SPREP renews longstanding partnership with UNEP
Biodiversity Conservation, Climate Change Resilience, Environmental Monitoring and Governance, Waste Management and Pollution Control, General News
Pacific Ministers and SPREP's DG at the breakfast meeting.
Pacific Ministers amplify one Pacific Voice in united push for global biodiversity framework
Biodiversity Conservation
Ms River Thomas
Enhanced support for ocean conservation should consider Pacific’s special circumstances
Biodiversity Conservation
Niue Premier Dalton Tagelagi
Niue Ocean Wide Trust spotlighted at COP15
Biodiversity Conservation
Signing
More “accurate, reliable and timely climate information” to help Vanuatu farmers adapt to climate change
Climate Change Resilience
Pacific youth delegates at COP15
‘We worry about the future,’ Pacific youth advocate for survival at COP15
Biodiversity Conservation
DG Sefanaia Nawadra and Elizabeth Maruma Mrema.
SPREP renews partnership with United Nations Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity
Biodiversity Conservation, General News
Small Islands Developing States
The unique characteristics and vulnerabilities of Small Islands Developing States highlighted at global biodiversity talks.
Biodiversity Conservation
Negotiations going into the night at COP15
There is no plan B, Kingdom of Tonga encourages spirit of compromise at biodiversity negotiations
Biodiversity Conservation
Stuart Chape
COP15 hears how ACP-MEA initiatives are contributing to biodiversity conservation
Biodiversity Conservation, Environmental Monitoring and Governance
The panel discussion at the Nature Positive Pavilion.
Challenges and benefits of nature-based solutions discussed, biodiversity framework negotiations continue
Biodiversity Conservation
Group picture
University of Newcastle visits SPREP
General News
Hayden Talagi of Niue
Niue explores opportunities to address scourge of invasive species at COP15
Biodiversity Conservation
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
Biodiversity Conservation
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
Biodiversity Conservation
Pacific Islands
Faster pace needed at global negotiations on biodiversity
Biodiversity Conservation
Ms Atelaite Lupe Matoto
Tonga rat removal project spotlighted at biodiversity COP as an example of restoring island resilience
Biodiversity Conservation
Palau on behalf of AP group
Palau takes the floor at international biodiversity conference on behalf of Asia-Pacific
Biodiversity Conservation
Canada’s Prime Minister, Hon. Justin Trudeau
Canada rallies for support on landmark biodiversity deal as COP15 gets underway
Biodiversity Conservation
Pacific delegates in Montreal for CBD15.
One Pacific Voice at 15th biodiversity Conference of the Parties in Canada
Biodiversity Conservation
Ambassador Fatumanava Pao Luteru
First round of plastic treaty negotiations end, foundation for next steps laid for Paris 2023
Waste Management and Pollution Control
Group picture
SPREP Supports the First Oceania Geospatial Symposium
Environmental Monitoring and Governance
The Samoan delegation
Plastic treaty should take on full life cycle approach, Samoa urges INC1
Waste Management and Pollution Control
Mr. Undi Pelobule Jnr, of the Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands say parties must commit to open dialogue in plastics treaty process
Waste Management and Pollution Control
The Niue delegation at the INC1.
Niue advocates for capacity building, financial support for SIDS at plastics treaty negotiations
Waste Management and Pollution Control
Extreme weather event in Fiji
Are Pacific countries weather ready?
Climate Change Resilience
The Cook Islands delegation at INC1.
Plastic treaty should protect environment, health and consider climate crisis impacts
Waste Management and Pollution Control
Director of the Department of Environment of Fiji, Ms Sandeep Singh.
Why monitoring, reporting and transparency are critical in development of plastics treaty
Waste Management and Pollution Control
Mr Clement Yow Mulalap, Legal Adviser of FSM’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations.
Pacific countries call for ‘level playing field’ at plastic treaty negotiations
Waste Management and Pollution Control