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The world needs a new international protected area target based on scientific evidence, according to a team including University of Queensland scientists.

The 2nd Oceania Ecosystem Services Forum (OESF) 2019 aims to bring together policy-makers, businesses, community leaders and researchers with the aspiration of ‘Creating healthy communities and ecosystems for a resilient future’. This is the second call for abstracts and proposals for the OE

An international study published today in the journal Science argues that the current international target for the protected area estate, accepted by over 190 nations, is failing. click on the link below to read the full article. 

Environment colleagues from Papua New Guinea and Samoa participated in a South-South knowledge exchange on managing environment data. Discussions focussed on open data and how each country manages and uses environmental data.

IUCN Oceania has launched a second call for experts to serve on the Pacific Regional Advisory Committee (RAC) for the Biodiversity and Protected Areas Management (BIOPAMA) Programme Action Component. Click on the link below for further details. 

Climate and ecological crises can be tackled by restoring forests and other valuable ecosystems, say scientists and activists. Click on the link below to read the full article. 

The World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) is the most comprehensive global database of protected areas...To celebrate the 60th year, throughout April at least one protected area per day will be shared by the social media handle @protectedplanet, showing just how valued protected area

Newsroom's investigations editor Melanie Reid has been pursuing the environmental desecration of a Fijian island by a Chinese developer, Freesoul Real Estate, since late last year.

UN treaty negotiations on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction (BBNJ) have emphasised the need to be inclusive, and to ensure the proposed new instrument is empowered to improve overall governance of the high seas.

Crown Prince Haakon of Norway is continuing his visit to the Pacific region. On Monday, he arrived in Fiji and was received in a traditional ceremony. click on the link below to read the full article.