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We are happy to announce that the Republic of the Marshall Islands is IUCN 's newest Pacific Island State Member! 💙🇲🇭🤝 #RMI #biodiversity #Pacific #globalnetwork

The article is now online. Explore IUCN Oceania’s role at the #TiakiMoana side event during #UNOC3 in Nice. 🔹 Rahul Chand on OECMs & #BIOPAMA 🔹 Pacific youth & Indigenous leadership Read here: bit.ly/4jEYb7i #IUCNOceania #PacificVoices #30x30 #WorldOceansDay

Charting Pacific Blue is happening TOMORROW! Join us in Nice for a special evening of Pacific voices, partnerships, and #oceanaction at this side event of #UNOC3 which will be hosted by IUCN Oceania Regional Office. See poster for more details on the time and venue.

French Polynesia announced the world’s largest Marine Protected Area at UNOC3. Nearly 5 million km² with 1.1 million km² highly protected Supports IUCN’s new global standard for marine OECMs. Read more bit.ly/4kDhy24 #IUCN #UNOC3 #30x30 #OECMs #BluePacific

Mainstreaming biodiversity into kava & fisheries policy is key to #Fiji’s sustainability. The BIODEV2030 project, led by IUCN Oceania & supported by AFD_en 🇫🇷 🇪🇺 & Expertise France. Here are some insights from the recent Sigatoka workshop. #BIODEV2030

Despite growing awareness, ocean finance still falls short of what’s needed for #SDG14 At #UNOC3, the 3rd Ocean Action Panel called for urgent action to scale up investment in ocean health #OceanFinance #OceanAction #LifeBelowWater #IUCN #IUCNOceania #BluePacific

At #UNOC3 in Nice, IUCN Oceania hosted Charting Pacific Blue — spotlighting Pacific leadership on 30x30 marine protection. With leaders from 🇲🇭 🇻🇺 🇼🇸 🇳🇨 @SPREP & IUCN, we called for stronger partnerships, Indigenous-led action & ocean finance. #BluePacific #SDG14

While half the Ocean team are at #UNOC3, the rest are in #Kiribati supporting the development of National Marine Spatial Plan. Workshops led by ORO & MELAD Director Ms. Teariki-Ruatu covered EBSAs, KBAs & SUMAs. This was possible thru the EU-funded Pacific Bioscapes via @SPREP

At #ChartPacificBlue, #MarshallIslands joins IUCN Oceania with 48,136 km² protected & Pacific-led action. #30by30 #BluePacific #OceanStewardship

.IUCN stressed the need for new financing for ocean actions to achieve SDG14 during its intervention at the Ocean Action Panel 3 - UNOC3. We support a One Ocean finance facility for resilient marine ecosystems! #UNOC3 #SDG14 #BlueFinance #OceanAction

Quality counts when it comes to #30x30 IUCN's WCPA Felipe Paredes & Rahul Chand IUCN Oceania joined experts from Oregon State University & Kuaʻāina Ulu ʻAuamo to share tools for effective #MPAs & #OECMs at #UNOC3. #IUCNOceania #WCPA #OceanAction #MarineConservation #PacificVoices

Day 2 of the #MSP workshop in #Kiribati focused on #GIS as a key tool. IUCN Oceania led hands-on training for MELAD, covering basics to metadata. Engaged discussions & support from experts enriched learning. Supported by the EU Pacific 🇪🇺-funded #PacificBioscapes via SPREP

“The ocean is our home, our identity.” Leituala Kuiniselani Toelupe Tago, Regional Director, IUCN Oceania Regional Office, shares a message as Pacific leaders head to #UNOC3. #PacificVoices #30x30 #OceanAction #PacificVoices #BluePacific #30x30

Pacific IUCN Members 🌊— Marshall Islands, Samoa, Vanuatu & New Caledonia, shared how they are advancing #30x30 at the IUCN Oceania Dialogue. “The strength of IUCN comes from its Members.” – Dr. Grethel Aguilar, IUCN Director General. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/3SNFGCQ

The Pacific continues to lead in protecting nature and supporting Indigenous-led conservation. Leaders from Fiji and Vanuatu Govt share their vision for unity, knowledge, and action. 🔗 bit.ly/3Zsizlc #IUCNOceania #PacificVoices #UNOC3 #OceanAction

New Caledonia bans seabed exploration & exploitation until 2075 🌊 🔹 10% EEZ now under strict protection 🔹 Supports Melanesian Ocean Reserve 🔹 Launches Conservation Fund for marine protection An IUCN Pacific Island Member leading the way at #UNOC3

As #UNOC3 wraps, we celebrate shared voices & global commitment to protect our ocean. From Indigenous leaders to youth, we united for a healthy, thriving Pacific. IUCN Oceania was honoured to amplify Pacific priorities like 30x30 & Marine Spatial Planning.

Samoa champions ocean protection rooted in Indigenous knowledge & local governance. 🔹 MSP must support—not replace—traditional systems 🔹 30x30 must benefit communities 🔹 Link biodiversity & climate resilience Leading the #BluePacific at #UNOC3

The MSP workshop in Tarawa wrapped up after a week of training and collaboration, building skills in GIS and ocean planning. A key step for Kiribati’s sustainable marine future. 🇰🇮🌊 #MSP #Bioscapes #GIS #OceanManagement #IUCNOceania #SPREP #EUinThePacific

.IUCN Oceania joined Kiribati leaders in Taratai to mark 133 years since the Union Jack was raised - honouring ocean heritage, culture & community. A powerful close to the week. 🇰🇮🌊 #MSP #Taratai #OceanHeritage #Bioscapes #IUCNOceania #SPREP #EUinThePacific