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In just over two decades, Raja Ampat – the “Four Kings” of Indonesia’s remote West Papua region – has transformed from an obscure backwater into one of the world’s most coveted diving destinations.

UNDP, in partnership with CEPA, the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), and the West New Britain Provincial Government, have successfully launched Marine Management and Business Plans for four Locally Managed Marine Areas (LMMAs) in Kimbe Bay, West New Britain Province.

Be the next Pacific Island organisation to join the Reef Guardian School Program! The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (Reef Authority) welcomes the first three Pacific Island organisations into the Reef Guardian School.

As Papua New Guinea (PNG) celebrates 50 years of independence this year, the emerging galip nut industry brings together many of the country’s aspirations for improved livelihoods, increased agricultural production and new markets that celebrate indigenous foods.

Aere mai tātou on Saturday 19 July from 2pm at Aroʻa Beach (next to the Rarotongan Hotel) for a fun, family beach day organised by Ocean Ancestors—a collective of individuals, NGOs, and businesses united by a shared passion for protecting the ocean.

The Blue Catalyst Fund (or BCF) provides structured capacity building, expert support, and catalytic funding to address market challenges and fast-track high-integrity mangrove carbon projects towards investment.

The selected consultant(s) will lead the Mid-Term Evaluation of the Kiwa Regional MiCOAST Project, covering implementation progress from September 2023 to September 2025.

The MACBLUE GIS workshop series concluded last week in Vanuatu, bringing together key stakeholders for a week-long event from June 23 to 27.

The role – The Pacific Island Fisheries Professional (Legal and Monitoring Control Surveillance) will provide legal support to the Legal and MCS Advisers in advancing coastal fisheries and aquaculture compliance across Pacific Island countries and territories.

The role – the Monitoring Control and Surveillance Officer (Coastal Fisheries and Aquaculture - Training), will support and lead the development and implementation of certificate level courses in Community Compliance for Coastal Fisheries, specifically tailored for the northern Pacific region.