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Palau - ‘Our Natural Pharmacy’: Native Tree Planting Initiative Promotes Food Sovereignty in Palau

March 10, 2026 by Isaac Rounds

“Planting native trees is our natural, cultural and cost-free pharmacy,” said Jodean Remengesau, highlighting how traditional knowledge embedded in Palauan plant names reflects both food and medicinal uses.

Fiji - First Global Oceans Meeting sets stage for protecting the high seas

March 10, 2026 by Isaac Rounds

Fiji is pushing for strong action to protect the world's oceans as countries prepare for the first ever Conference of the Parties (COP1) under the new High Seas Treaty.

Niue - One of the world’s smallest nations is quietly setting a global benchmark for conservation, protecting its skies, forests and vast ocean, writes Carrie Miller.

March 10, 2026 by Isaac Rounds

Niue is one of the world's smallest countries, situated on one of the world's largest raised coral attolls. But as far as conservation goes, Niue is a heavyweight. It has provided protection of its skies, alnd and sea.

Operations Coordinator-SAMBIO Project

March 5, 2026 by Isaac Rounds

We are looking for an Operations Coordinator to work with the Project & Capacity Manager on the SAMBIO project, ensuring financial integrity, operational efficiency, procurement compliance and risk mitigation across all project components.

Fiji Technical Advisor-SAMBIO Project

March 5, 2026 by Isaac Rounds

We are looking for a Technical Advisor to provide scientific and technical leadership for the SAMBIO Project in Fiji.

Pacific Island in battle to bring rare bird from brink of extinction

March 5, 2026 by Isaac Rounds

A $50 million dollar programme to rid the Pacific of invasive species that are destroying people's livelihoods is paying dividends.

Solomon Islands Marks World Wildlife Day with Focus on Medicinal Plants and Conservation

March 5, 2026 by Isaac Rounds

The Solomon Islands joined over 180 countries on March 3rd to celebrate World Wildlife Day, highlighting the critical link between the country’s “living pharmacies” and the survival of its people. Minister for Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management, and Meteorology Hon.

Biodiversity Media Grants 2026

March 4, 2026 by Isaac Rounds

To increase understanding of the threats to biodiversity, and the solutions needed to address these challenges, EJN’s Biodiversity Media Initiative is offering media grants worth 10,000-12,000 EUR each to three to four organizations for projects that increase the quality and quantity of biodivers

Ocean Decade Belgium (NDC-BE)-Travel and participation grants

March 3, 2026 by Isaac Rounds

In the framework of The 7th World Conference on Marine Biodiversity, The Sea as a Good Cause - VLIZ and The secretariat of the National Decade Committee for Belgium award participation grants to promising early career marine scientists.

Senior Climate Investment Advisor - Infrastructure Finance-PNG

March 3, 2026 by Isaac Rounds

The Senior Climate Investment Advisor - Infrastructure Finance, under the guidance of GGGI PNG Country Representative and the Climate FIRST Project Manager, leads the origination, design and development of green investment and climate finance projects in line with the Government of PNG's pr

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