World Environment Day 2022: enhancing Nature-based-Solutions to protect biodiversity in the Pacific region
On the occasion of World Environment Day 2022, whose theme is “Only One Earth”, the Pacific Community (SPC) reaffirms its commitment to leveraging science, technical expertise and partnerships to enhance the implementation of Nature-based Solutions…
World Oceans Summit Asia-Pacific
The Asia-Pacific is the region that is perhaps most vulnerable to climate change and ocean degradation, being heavily dependent on the seas for food provision and economic development. Challenges with pollution, climate change impacts, biodiversity loss…
Ocean Science Fact: Not all fish are cold-blooded
Did you know that not all fish are cold-blooded?
The opah, or moonfish, is the only known warm-blooded fish on Earth. Recent studies shown that the opah circulates heated blood throughout its body, giving it a competitive advantage in the cold ocean…
Green News: Vanuatu’s push for legal protection from climate change wins crucial
In 2021 Vanuatu announced its intention to seek an advisory opinion by the international court of justice on the rights of present and future generations to be protected from climate change.
International Day for Biological Diversity
Biological diversity is often understood in terms of the wide variety of plants, animals and microorganisms, but it also includes genetic differences within each species — for example, between varieties of crops and breeds of livestock — and the…
Protecting our ocean
The health of our oceans is bound to the health of people and our planet. We urgently need action to reverse the downward spiral.
The Blue Climate Summit takes place from May 14 to May 20, 2022 in French Polynesia.This global convening of 250+ carefully…
Opening Remarks by Dr. Stuart Minchin, Director-General of the Pacific Community at the Blue Climate Summit
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Opening Remarks by
Dr. Stuart Minchin, Director-General of the Pacific Community
Blue Climate Summit
French Polynesia
RNZ: The Director-General of the Pacific Community says accessing climate finance remains a challenge in the Pacific
Stat of the week: 1.97 million km2 of the Cook Islands Exclusive Economic Zone are covered by marine protected areas
Did you know? 1.97 million km2 of the Cook Islands Exclusive Economic Zone are covered by marine protected areas.
Blue Climate Summit
A High-Level Summit to Accelerate Impact
The Blue Climate Summit will be held in French Polynesia on May 14-20, 2022. This global convening of 250+ carefully selected ocean leaders and champions in the heart of the Pacific promises to be a uniquely…