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The Te mana o te moana association is launching an appeal for testimonies from the public to record traces of sea turtles on the beaches of French Polynesia during their breeding and nesting season.

For the tiny island called "the tip of America's spear" in the Pacific, it can be hard to say no to the United States government.

The Cook Islands is turning its attention inward as a new global agreement governing the high seas officially enters into force, with government agencies now focused on ensuring the country is legally and practically ready before ratifying the treaty.

Nature provides essential inputs to the economy through ecosystem services. In Asia and the Pacific, accelerating biodiversity loss is eroding these services, increasing vulnerability to shocks, and creating new risks for investors and governments.

The devastating global coral bleaching event from the past two years – and ongoing – reminds us of the urgency to develop the tools to save corals worldwide. With 2024 declared the warmest year on record—1.55°C above pre-industrial levels—the stakes for coral conservation have never been higher.

Applications are now open for the 2026 UN–Nippon Foundation Fellowships — offering fully funded training at UN Headquarters in New York for government officials from developing countries and Small Island Developing States (SIDS).

The IUCN NL Land Acquisition Fund calls on local conservation NGOs and CSOs worldwide to submit proposals to acquire threatened nature, create safe reserves, and connect habitats for endangered species.

SPREP wishes to call for tenders from qualified and experienced consultants who can offer their services to undertake the functions set out in the Terms of Reference for the role of national coordinator in Tuvalu.

Job Summary:
This position is responsible for the technical implementation of the WCS PNG Terrestrial Conservation Program. This Job Description is progressive in nature and shall be reviewed and amended from time to time to meet the current program needs.

Forestry is big business, with log exports earning Solomon Islands close to $300 Million US dollars in revenue last year. There's also rewards at village level, with logging commonly viewed as an easy source of cash for landowners and communities.