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Natural World Heritage sites conserve the planet’s most significant ecosystems, species, and natural phenomena – from the highest mountain peaks, to forests, deserts, wetlands and reefs.

Fiji has been recognised for its outstanding commitment to biodiversity protection through its National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan 2020–2025. The Fiji Government has also announced that the country has received an international medal from Reverse the Red.

After 13 years of intervention through BIOPAMA, the programme demonstrates impact that transformed the conservation landscapes in Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific.  

BIOPAMA’s impacts include:  

The Citizen Science Turtle Tracking Program continues to raise awareness, this time on the shores of Mauke.

The passing of the Hauraki Gulf Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Bill has been hailed as a “huge milestone” for one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most ecologically significant marine regions, nearly tripling marine protection across the area.

The Industry Advisory Committee (IAC) met at the Heritage Park Hotel this week to formally validate and endorse two new Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) Micro-Qualifications (MQs). The meeting marked the committee’s fourth and final session since it began its work in February 2025.

Tribal conservation chairpersons and coordinators from across the Mai-Maasina Green Belt (MMGB) affiliates have completed a five-day training program on leadership, governance, and grant proposal development at the Wai-Hau Conservation Foundation in West Are'Are.

We are currently recruiting volunteers to assist with BIORAP (Biodiversity Rapid Assessment Program) surveys across TORBA Province and West Ambrym in Vanuatu. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to vital conservation work and support local communities.

International initiatives like 30×30 and innovative conservation financing strategies such as Blue Bonds are driving momentum for countries to expand the area of coral reefs under protection, particularly through marine protected areas (MPAs).

The Keidanren Nature Conservation Fund (KNCF) was authorized as a public trust by the Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in April 2000. The Sumitomo Trust & Banking Co., Ltd. (current Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited) was selected as the Trustee of the Fund.