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ISA Opportunity

Applications now open for five multidisciplinary training opportunities with the Interoceanmetal Joint Organization (IOM)

17-Mar-2023

Applications are now open for five (5) training opportunities for candidates from developing Stat
ISA Opportunity

Applications now open for five at-sea onboard training opportunities with Beijing Pioneer Hi-tech. Development Corporation Ltd.

16-Mar-2023

Applications are now open for five (5) at-sea onboard training opportunities for candidates from

nature-based infrastructure

Use Nature as Infrastructure

16-Mar-2023

In the climate crisis, wetlands have more economic value than new development.
BBNJ

What to know about the new U.N. high seas treaty — and the next steps for the accord

16-Mar-2023

After nearly two decades of planning and negotiations, members of the United Nations have agreed

A brisingid starfish on rock surface with botryoidal manganese nodules (photo by NOAA/OAR/OER, 2016 Deepwater Exploration of the Marianas, Leg 3)

1st Part of the 28th Annual Session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA)

16-Mar-2023

Debates between deep-sea mining (for minerals to assist the energy transition) and guarding the O
A worker pushes a wheelbarrow of palm oil fruits on a plantation in Malaysia. Although palm oil is one of the most widely traded and used commodities, its production is linked to environmental and social problems, prompting calls to make the supply chain more sustainable. (Image: Zainal Abd Halim / Alamy)

Malaysia palm oil, rubber farmers file EU petition opposing deforestation law

15-Mar-2023

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 (Reuters) - Malaysian palm oil and rubber smallholders on Wednesday filed

Tonga

Tonga joins world leaders in action towards 30×30 and 100 peTonga joins world leaders in action towards 30×30 and 100 percent sustainably managed oceansrcent sustainably managed oceans

14-Mar-2023

To alleviate factors threatening ocean biodiversity and achieve sustainable benefits, Tonga joins
coconut coir

How coconuts protect the Jersey Shore, other eroding coasts

13-Mar-2023

Coastal communities around the world are adding a tropical twist to shoreline protection, courtes
Cook Island Prime Minister

Forum Chair calls for adoption and ratification of High seas treaty to be fast tracked

11-Mar-2023

Pacific Islands Forum Chair and Cook Islands Prime Minister, Mark Brown has welcomed the conclusi