KOROR, Palau (May 21, 2026) — Leaders from Melekeok and Ngiwal states have signed a landmark agreement aimed at strengthening coordination on marine conservation and fisheries management, marking Palau’s first regional alliance focused on community-led coastal resource management. The agreement was formalized during a stakeholder event at the Capitol in Ngerulmud on May 19, bringing […]
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Marshall Islands stresses community role in ocean protection
PORT MORESBY, 13 MAY 2026 (POST COURIER) — The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) has told the Melanesian Oceans Summit that conservation must be rooted in communities and guided by traditional knowledge. Speaking on behalf of President Dr Hilda Heine, the Special Envoy said lessons from the Micronesian challenge show that protected areas are […]
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Yap Resilience Hub Project Launches to Support and Strengthen Coral Reef Resilience
May 06, 2026 | Micronesia & Polynesia The Nature Conservancy (TNC), in partnership with the Great Barrier Reef Foundation (GBRF), officially launched the Yap Resilience Hub project, marking a significant milestone in strengthening community and ecosystem resilience across the State of Yap. Yap holds a deep and enduring cultural connection to the land and sea. The region’s coral […]
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Shanty Sigrah Asher: Building Stronger Partnerships for Nature and Communities
Shanty Sigrah Asher, from the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), has recently joined The Nature Conservancy (TNC) Micronesia and Polynesia as FSM Government Relations and Partnership Manager. In this role, she works with national and state governments to strengthen collaboration, build trust, and help turn shared conservation priorities into lasting policies. Shanty Sigrah Asher, from […]