by Isaac Rounds

It’s early August 2025. Deep in the rainforests of Upolu, on the island of Samoa, Moeumu “Moe” Uili and I have paused our hike, counting the seconds between coo calls from an unseen pigeon hidden in the dense canopy. Moe mutters, “Nah, the intervals between the calls are too irregular.

by Isaac Rounds

The Papua New Guinea Government is currently developing new Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) guidelines to strengthen the protection and management of the country's blue carbon ecosystems, including mangroves and seagrasses.

by Isaac Rounds

We offer grants of up to £60,000 to civil society organisations in the Commonwealth. Our open call grants seek to facilitate constructive engagement between civil society and decision-makers, including civil society participation in policy development and implementation.

by Isaac Rounds

he Kensington Conservation Grant is a $1,000,000 initiative to support vital, on-the-ground conservation projects now, and in the future.

by Isaac Rounds

Call for applications for the ThinkSwiss Scholarships is now open. The deadline to submit applications is 31 January 2026.

by Isaac Rounds

Palau's idyllic waters hide an experiment that scientists hope will save the world's reefs from climate change-induced collapse. At an outer reef, ceramic cribs are holding thousands of baby corals growing underwater.

by Isaac Rounds

Scientists from the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) have released several Partula snails into a specially created reserve at Fare Natura in Opunohu.

by Isaac Rounds

In response to the pressing environmental challenge of deforestation and unsustainable land use in Vanuatu, the Pacific Ecosystem-based Adaptation to Climate Change (PEBACC+) project recently conducted a three-day agroforestry training aimed at empowering the Lower Tagabe River communities.

by Isaac Rounds

A groundbreaking effort led by Pacific Island leaders to safeguard the ocean took a major step forward today, with the Bezos Earth Fund announcing $37.5 million USD in grants to support marine protection across 12 countries and territories.

by Isaac Rounds

 A new effort to advance Solomon Island’s ocean protection goals is moving forward with $4 million in support from the Bezos Earth Fund.

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