The Nature Conservancy, Micronesia and Polynesia will host a public lecture by Professor Eric Wolanski, a leading oceanographer with decades of research experience in the region, next Friday, April 3, at 9:00 AM. The talk will take place at the Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) Kedarm Conference Room, is open to the public, and […]
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Palau Advances National Framework for Coral Reef Protection
KOROR, Palau (Mar. 10,2026) Government agencies, state leaders, research institutions, and conservation partners met on 4-5 February at the Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) to advance the development of the Palau Coral Reef Action Plan. This national plan aims to strengthen the protection and management of Palau’s nearshore marine environment. The meeting was organized […]
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Micronesian Conservation Organizations Strengthen Financial Capacity through MFAN Meeting
Finance, administration, and operations professionals from conservation organizations across Micronesia gathered from 24-26 February in Majuro, Republic of the Marshall Islands, for the third in-person meeting of the Micronesia Finance Administration-Operation Network (MFAN). The meeting was organized by Mingrang Kloulechad, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) Micronesia and Polynesia Director of Finance and Operations, who also serves […]
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Kosrae Leaders Strengthen Climate Planning Through VLEAP Training
On February 9-10, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) Micronesia and Polynesia hosted the Kosrae Video Local Early Action Planning (VLEAP) Toolkit Training, bringing together government agencies, municipal governments, youth groups, and community organizations across Kosrae. The two-day workshop focused on strengthening local capacity to plan and respond to climate-related challenges. The training, led by TNC staff […]
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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 […]