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ivil society groups and community representatives from across Papua New Guinea have gathered in Port Moresby to demand government action on the widespread abuse of Forest Clearing Authorities (FCAs).

Invasive rats were successfully eradicated from the uninhabited islets of Kelefesia and Tonumea in the Ha'apai group, over five weeks of eradication processes.

The nine Guam Sihek flying in the wild in Palmyra Atoll are described as happy and thriving. KUAM News caught up with a Guam Olympian and conservationist who spent a few weeks there to monitor their behavior.

Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, James Marape, has confirmed he will not attend the upcoming United Nations Global Climate Summit (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, citing the lack of global commitment to rainforest conservation as a primary reason.

 Seventeen new species of stink bugs, a group of insects with straw-like mouths used to feed on plant and animal matter, have been identified on the islands of French Polynesia, and their names honor scientists, actors, and Vice President Kamala Harris.

As part of the preparation for the third conference organized by the United Nations (UNOC3) on the protection of the oceans, the Ministry of Agriculture, Marine Resources, Environment, in collaboration with the High Commission, have actively prepared the participation of French Polynesia in this

Tahiti, November 9, 2024 - The 2024 whale season ends this weekend. On the other hand, the gendarmerie is already preparing for the next season when new regulations will come into force. Service providers and individuals have been warned.

An agreement has been signed on Santo to use 1,300 square kilometres of land on West Coast area for logging exports over a period of 99 years.  But the government is not certain about the legalities of this agreement and there is already unease from Santo residents.

The Samoa Conservation Society has called for help from the public to help eradicate the invasive rattan palm.  The initial work to fight the plant started in 2006. The invasive plant was introduced in the 1990s for a failed cane furniture business.

As a way of supporting conservative efforts in Karamui Salt Nomane District in Simbu province, the member for the District Francis Alua has committed a total of K100,000 towards improving a conservation area in Karimui Local Level Government.