Investing in Marine Protected Areas is Investing in Our Own Survival Read more about Investing in Marine Protected Areas is Investing in Our Own Survival The blog emphasizes the importance of investing in marine protected areas (MPAs) to allow ocean life to recover and support local communities through sustainable tourism and fishing.
Estimating the Cost of Climate Change in the Pacific Read more about Estimating the Cost of Climate Change in the Pacific The blog examines the economic impact of climate change on Pacific nations, emphasizing their vulnerability to intensified storms, cyclones, and rising sea levels. It highlights the need to integrate climate change actions into national development plans to ensure sustainable growth and resilience.
Bluer Than Blue: Boosting the Ocean Economy Read more about Bluer Than Blue: Boosting the Ocean Economy The blog discusses the importance of the blue economy in boosting sustainable economic activities related to the ocean and emphasizes the need for integrated and science-based approaches to manage ocean resources, ensuring benefits for current and future generations while protecting marine ecosystems.
Jackie Thomas Keywords healthy oceans coastal resilience ADB ADB healthy oceans blue economy climate change environment Read more about Jackie Thomas Ms. Thomas joined WWF’s Coral Triangle Program in 2008 as a Pacific Policy Officer based in Fiji, and in 2014, became Program Leader. Ms. Thomas has lived and worked in the Pacific region since 2003, when she relocated from Australia to work for WWF in the Solomon Islands. Before that, she worked in regional development in Western Australia for 13 years.
Blog Poll: Preserve Our Ocean to Protect Our Life Read more about Blog Poll: Preserve Our Ocean to Protect Our Life The blog emphasizes the critical role of preserving the ocean to ensure a healthy and sustainable future for life on Earth and calls for collective action and education to reduce pollution, manage fisheries responsibly, and protect marine ecosystems to maintain the ocean's health.
Patrick Safran Keywords healthy oceans coastal resilience ADB ADB healthy oceans blue economy climate change environment Read more about Patrick Safran As a focal point for fragile and conflict-affected countries, Mr. Safran supported ADB operations in this context. Previously, he helped develop ADB’s strategic and results-oriented approach to delicate situations, focal point for disaster and emergency assistance, ICT coordinator, and project specialist and focal point for coastal and aquatic resources management. Before joining ADB, Mr. Safran was a regional manager for Asia-Pacific and Latin America at the French agricultural research agency CIRAD.
Let's Keep Plastic Out of the Coral Triangle Read more about Let's Keep Plastic Out of the Coral Triangle The blog addresses the severe threat of plastic pollution in the Coral Triangle, a region vital for marine biodiversity and food security. It emphasizes the need to reduce plastic use, promote better waste management, and engage in community actions like coastal cleanups.
More Than Selling Seashells: The Unsung Role of Women in Fisheries Read more about More Than Selling Seashells: The Unsung Role of Women in Fisheries The blog highlights the crucial yet often overlooked role of women in fisheries, where they constitute 70% of the global aquaculture workforce. By acknowledging and supporting women's contributions, the blog argues that sustainable fisheries and conservation efforts will be more effective.
Back to Blue: Let’s Value Our Oceans Again Read more about Back to Blue: Let’s Value Our Oceans Again The blog discusses the urgent need for innovative financing, such as blue credits, to protect oceans and address environmental damage. It highlights oceans' economic and ecological importance and challenges in funding necessary projects.
In the Remote Atolls of the Pacific, Women Struggle for Basic Resources Read more about In the Remote Atolls of the Pacific, Women Struggle for Basic Resources The blog discusses the struggles of women in Kiribati, including limited access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities, particularly in male-dominated sectors like fishing. Addressing these issues requires targeted policies that consider these communities' unique socio-cultural and economic contexts.