News Archive
IUCN urges careful planning with renewables
"Renewable energy interventions are good, but do not overlook the potential impacts on the environment." This is IUCN's advice to the 13 SIDS DOCK Pacific members currently meeting in Nadi, Fiji. …
08 May 2013 | News story
National mangrove campaign starts
IUCN Oceania, through the MESCAL project, is supporting Fiji's first national mangrove awareness campaign, which was launched on April 26, 2013. …
30 Apr 2013 | Article
IUCN pays tribute to a great conservation leader
It is with deep sadness that we note the sudden and untimely passing of Ratu Aisea Katonivere, a paramount chief and valued champion of the environment and conservation movement for his people, the vanua Caumatalevu, in the province of Macuata, Fiji and the Pacific region. …
21 Apr 2013 | Media statement
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Linking ground work to science
Four of our field professionals from Tonga, Vanuatu and Fiji recently took part in a workshop for research paper writing. …
17 Apr 2013 | Article
Restoring forest landscapes around the world: new videos show the way
IUCN experts attending the 10th United Nations Forum on Forests this week are showcasing how countries can restore forests and generate many benefits for people, nature and the economy. …
10 Apr 2013 | Article
IUCN supports Fiji's energy policy review
The Fiji Government is reviewing its 2006 National Energy Policy, aiming to reduce the nation's fuel import bill. IUCN Oceania attended the Fiji Energy Forum on April 3 - 4 as part of consultations to shape the revised policy. …
05 Apr 2013 | Article
First faith-based environment talks for Fiji
IUCN Oceania co-sponsored with the Fiji Ministry of Environment, the first Fiji National Faith Based Organisations Environment Stewardship Summit held from 2 – 4 April. Attending the Summit, Taholo Kami Regional Director of IUCN Oceania emphasized that churches could play a more effective role in taking care of nature. …
02 Apr 2013 | Audio
Momentum for nature’s ‘blue carbon’ solution to climate change
Efforts to restore marine ecosystems that store vast amounts of carbon have received a boost with the launch of a new website that provides the latest blue carbon science and policy. …
02 Apr 2013 | News story
Addressing the mangrove challenge: Interview with Dr. Milika Sobey
Mangrove management in the Pacific has its unique challenges. Dr. Milika Sobey talks about these challenges and how IUCN's MESCAL project is helping to provide solutions. …
28 Mar 2013 | Audio
Energy loan to take shape for Tonga
In March IUCN Oceania signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Tonga Development Bank to begin a project that seeks to build capacity for energy loans in the Kingdom. …
26 Mar 2013 | News story
