IUCN Oceania RD Leituala Kuiniselani Toelupe Tago recently paid a courtesy visit to the U.S. Embassy Suva for a meeting with the Ambassador Marie C. Damour to discuss potential areas of mutual interest and collaboration to advance conservation efforts in #Oceania .

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#globalpartnership

Statement by science and law experts explains #DeepSeaMining effects on biodiversity and ecosystems may affect #HumanRights on multiple fronts.

DOSI Dona Bertarelli Kristina Gjerde Kristian Teleki
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Despite being one of our most valuable ecosystems for people and #nature , wetlands are Earth’s most threatened ecosystem.

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🌱 Mangroves can absorb up to four times more #carbon dioxide by area than upland terrestrial forests but are being lost at an alarming rate.

Discover how we can reduce the drivers of mangrove loss.

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Marine spatial planning (MSP) is key to safeguarding our oceans. Earlier this week, the #SolomonIslands Govt. together with IUCN Oceania & #BlueNatureAlliance launched the Marine Spatial Planning, Community Engagement, and Blue Finance Project.

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🌍 Did you know wetlands capture CO₂ from the atmosphere?

They store more #carbon than any other ecosystem on Earth.

#ClimateAction

IUCN is working with LAMACCA in South Malekula, Vanuatu to implement the Kiwa Initiative #NbS project focussed on the restoration and preservation of selected marine sites. So far, seven conservation sites have been established. 🇻🇺

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Let's continue to protect our planet to safeguard our future water resources!

Happy World Water Day! 💧

Excited about #SustainableFinance ? Join us on March 26th for a deep dive into ' #BlendedFinance in the Asia-Pacific' at the virtual member training organised by Convergence Blended Finance.📅 March 26, 11:00am SGT. ➡ Register here: convergence.finance/news-and-event…

#event #climatechange #asiapacific

Happy International Day of Forests!

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'Everything within a forest is so interconnected, everything has a voice and a right.'

A blog by Jim Thomas, CEO of Tenkile who writes about his love of forests to commemorate International Day of Forests. TCA is a Member of IUCN.

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Happy #ForestDay !

#IUCN in partnership with the Dep. of Env. Protectn & Conservatn (DEPC) and relevant stakeholders will be working in #Vanuatu on the Expanding Conservation Areas Reach & Effectiveness (ECARE) project focussed on healthy ecosystems & viable livelihoods for local communities.

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.IUCN Oceania RD Leituala Kuiniselani Toelupe Tago is in #Noumea this week for the #DSM regional dialogue.

Earlier this week, she paid a courtesy visit to meet with the AFD_en 🇫🇷 🇪🇺 team for some bilateral discussions.

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#RegionalPartnership #NaturebasedSolutions

📢After World Ocean Initiative #WorldOceanSummit panel on #HighSeasTreaty today,

👂listen to Minna Epps discuss the state of, and how to engage in, international environment agreements (MEAs) for the Ocean.
(available on most podcast channels)

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In the Pacific, women play an indispensable role as guardians and custodians of our environment, nurturing and safeguarding its delicate balance for the well-being of present and future generations.

Happy #IWD2024 from IUCN Oceania !

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Happy #IWD2024 !

From the Pacific to the world...

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'Let's celebrate & amplify the voices of women in conservation, recognizing their pivotal role in safeguarding the natural heritage of the Pacific for generations to come.' ~ Rahul Chand, Protected & Conserved Areas Programme Coordinator.

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#IWD2024

Momentous milestone
🌊For the Ocean and
🪸Against global biodiversity decline🦐🦈🪼🐟
when countries of the United Nations agreed a new international #HighSeasTreaty .

Now the #RaceForRatification is on!
Pacific Islands Forum IUCN Oceania SPREP IUCN SSC Marine Conservation Committee (MCC) GIZ Pacific Sanctuaries (NOAA)

📍Happy World Seagrass Day!

Join us today, together with Miss Pacific Islands Moemoana Schwenke, in celebrating World Seagrass Day by protecting our seagrasses as they are the lifelines of the ocean!

#IUCN #Pasefika #Seagrass