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19th PIRT annual meeting brings 'mana' to the table

Wielding the power of 'Mana' for effective biodiversity management in the Pacific islands was encouraged at the 19th Pacific Islands Roundtable for Nature Conservation Annual Meeting.'Mana', a term co... More detail

The World Bank Group (WBG) Forest Action Plan FY16-20 aims to integrate the sustainable management of forests more fully into development decisions and define priorities for WBG interventions in the next five years.

Why a federal court ruled against the US Navy, in favor of whales

Plastic debris in oceans a growing hazard as toxins climb the food chain

In December 2015, the Paris Agreement recognized the critical role of forests in combating climate change.

International fisheries play a critical part in ensuring food and economic security around the world. Still, many fish populations are not managed according to scientific advice and best practices, a reality that is taking a toll on many important marine species.

Poor management of fisheries is not a local problem. It extends to the entire ocean.

Fifty percent of all fish stocks in large marine ecosystems (LMEs) are overexploited and 60% of the world's coral reefs are threatened by local activities, according to the findings of a series of assessments by

Addressing increasing vulnerability is a key priority for the Asia and Pacific region, according to the UN Environment Programme's (UNEP) 'Sixth Global Environment Outlook (GEO-6): R