Melanesia

Melanesian legends: Five species with deep cultural significance

The Kikori Delta is renowned for its ecological significance, rich biodiversity, and fascinating culture. Extensive mangroves, forest, wetland, and delta habitats make up this ecologically important and biologically diverse area in the gulf province of southern Papua New Guinea. The region's cultural and biological diversity is deeply intertwined, and this piece explores five culturally [...]

By |2025-06-04T14:33:12+00:00December 4th, 2024|Culture, Indigenous Peoples, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea|Comments Off on Melanesian legends: Five species with deep cultural significance

Five success stories of 2023

When it comes to preserving nature, it can feel like there is an overwhelming amount of work to do, but the new year brings a moment to reflect on what we’ve achieved so far. Each success makes a difference to species, habitats, and local people, and we’d like to share some of the progress [...]

By |2025-06-04T14:36:02+00:00January 10th, 2024|Conservation Optimism, Deep-sea mining, Gender, Indigenous Peoples, Melanesia|Comments Off on Five success stories of 2023

The freshwater opportunity: preserving the waters which connect us

What do rivers mean to you? For Hugo Costa, deep in the Amazon, the seasons of the Juruá River can define the food you eat, the journeys you travel, and the people you meet. For Yolarnie Amepou, looking over a vast river delta in Papua New Guinea, ten different cultures have been shaped by [...]

By |2025-06-04T14:38:38+00:00June 12th, 2023|Conservation Optimism, Freshwater, Hydropower, Melanesia, Rivers|Comments Off on The freshwater opportunity: preserving the waters which connect us
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