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Aichi Target 11 (AT11), adopted by 193 Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in 2010, states that protected areas (PAs) must be equitably managed by 2020.

The islands that make up the Lau Group have largely been unexplored.

The area between the two islands of Kaibu and Yacata in Northern Lau Group is perfect for conservation purposes. Director of the Vatuvara Foundation, Katy Miller mentioned that this area had been labeled as a taboo area between 2011 and 2015.Click on the link below to read the full story.

The Senate on Monday approved a bill that expanded the number of protected areas in the country...It would bring 92 new areas, including six internationally-recognized natural sites, under the protection and management of the country"s landmark National Integrated and Protected Areas Sy

Biodiversity and Sustainable Tourism - this theme has been chosen to coincide with the observance of 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development as proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in its Resolution 70/193 and for which the Unite

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Solomon Island"s first ever national conservation initiative has been declared as The Arnavon Community Marine Park (ACMP) last week.

A local Non-Government Organisation (NGO) Ecological Solutions Solomon Islands (ESSI) has received a small grant from Global Green Grants Fund.

Applications are invited for the position of Research Fellow in the School of Marine Studies at the University of the South Pacific in Suva, Fiji Islands. We are seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent training and expertise in fisheries/aquaculture genetics.

Habitat destruction and infectious disease are dual threats to nature and people. The potential to simultaneously advance conservation and human health has attracted considerable scientific and popular interest.Click on the link below to read the full article.