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Pacific leaders gathered in Honiara to address the escalating threats to the region’s fisheries.  Overfishing, climate change, illegal fishing and pollution continue to harm ocean health and undermine livelihoods across the Pacific.

The Papua New Guinea Forest Authority (PNGFA) launched three projects in East Sepik this week.

Effective invasive weed management is crucial for enhancing community resilience to climate change. Climate change can accelerate the spread of invasive species.

The 2025 Honiara Summit held in the Solomon Islands concluded Thursday, and the Pacific leaders vowed to prioritize fisheries in conversations about ocean conservation and sustainable development in the region.

Among the Pacific islands, Fiji is home to six species of seagrass, each contributing to the vitality of its coastal ecosystems. These species, including Halodule pinifolia and Halophila ovalis, play a vital role in sustaining Fiji’s rich marine life and coastal communities.

Over the past month, the Asia-Pacific region has seen significant environmental developments, ranging from climate policy advancements to international cooperation on nuclear safety.

THE 2025 Honiara Summit is to regulate, manage and end overfishing throughout the region and international.

In December 2024, researchers from UNSW Sydney and the University of the South Pacific (USP) hosted a successful Project Halophyte Scoping Workshop in Suva, engaging with a wide range of Fijian mangrove restoration stakeholders.

Extensive efforts are being made to rid Samoa of a weed problem, invasive plants that threaten the nation’s biodiversity.

On the fifth day after the burial of their chief, Seru Moce, 66, and other clan members gathered for a meeting to decide what portion of the sea to protect in memory of their deceased leader.