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flag Solomon Islands and Vanuatu plan world's largest indigenous-led marine reserve to protect Pacific waters.

flag The Solomon Islands and Vanuatu are planning to create the world's largest indigenous-led marine reserve, the Melanesian Ocean Reserve, spanning over 6 million square kilometers. flag This initiative aims to protect the southwestern Pacific region's waters, supporting the economic, cultural, and environmental needs of indigenous peoples. flag The Solomon Islands are also committing to protect 15% of their marine waters, covering an area about the size of Italy, through new Marine Protected and Managed Areas. flag These efforts are part of a broader push by small island nations to lead in ocean conservation and combat threats like illegal fishing and climate change.

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