Earthly Matter: Greenpeace – about Whale Sanctuary, Tuvalu’s Population Growth, Solomon Islands

Abstract

Southern Whale Sanctuary Declaration - Covers the recent global approval of a southern whale sanctuary—anchored in Mexico—and the momentum among Pacific nations to support whale conservation. Tuvalu’s Population Growth Strategy - Focuses on Tuvalu’s rising population and the potential environmental and public-health challenges it poses. The country’s response includes drafting a comprehensive national population-growth management strategy. Solomon Islands Logging Tax - Reports on the Solomon Islands government's introduction of a new tax targeting log exports that exceed sustainable yield. The measure is designed to give the government legal leverage to curb overharvesting and protect forests.