The Solomon Islands has become the first Pacific Island country to initiate the IUCN Green List certification process for a community-managed marine area, marking a significant milestone for regional conservation efforts. The initiative is being supported by the International Union for…

As the sun sets in Abu Dhabi, Pacific Island nations came together in a powerful show of regional unity at the IUCN World Conservation Congress (IUCN Congress) in Abu Dhabi, calling for accelerated action on Nature-based Solutions (NbS) to tackle climate change and biodiversity loss.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (IUCN) 14 October 2025 – The Government of Tuvalu has officially become the 90th State Member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), following its formal endorsement of the IUCN Statutes. The Ministry of Environment will…

Abu Dhabi, 11 October 2025. The Biodiversity and Protected Areas Management Programme (BIOPAMA) has left a lasting mark on global conservation, strengthening the foundations for more effective and equitable protection of nature and the communities who depend on it.

IUCN Oceania Regional Office (IUCN Oceania), in collaboration with the Government of Fiji, local communities, civil society organisations, and development partners, officially opened the two-day BIODEV2030 Territorial Workshop in Labasa today. The event brings together representatives from the…

Today, the International Union for Conservation of Nature in Oceania (IUCN-ORO), through the Kiwa Initiative, marked a significant milestone with the launch of 15 new locally led projects designed to harness Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in addressing the impacts of climate change across the…

Against the backdrop of turquoise waters and vibrant communities, the IUCN Oceania team, together with partners and donors of the Kiwa Initiative, came together in Nouméa for what proved to be an incredibly productive and inspiring mission.

Two Pacific nations are making important progress in sustainable ocean management, following back-to-back national workshops delivered under the EU-funded Pacific Bioscapes Programme. The first took place in Rarotonga, Cook Islands during the week of 26th May, and the second in Tarawa, Kiribati…

The Southeast Asia and the Pacific Forests Integrated Program will bolster the health and connectivity of primary forests across the region for biodiversity, climate benefits and sustainable livelihoods.

As momentum builds toward the 2030 Global Biodiversity Framework, the Pacific region continues to lead the way in advocating for the environment, biodiversity, and Indigenous-led conservation.