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It is a relatively a new technology globally with considerable uncertainty regarding the potential for environmental impacts. There are currently no recognised international best practice guidelines for minimising or mitigating environmental impacts.

A powerpoint presentation on Known and potential impacts of deep sea mining and oil and gas exploration, delivered at the Whales in a Changing Ocean Conference, in Vava'u, Tonga.

Powerpoint presentation by Blue Planet Marine on potential impacts on marine mammals from offshore development in the South Pacific.

This document is a step-by-step guide to facilitating a one-day workshop on understanding climate change science and is targeted at audiences in the Pacific island region and Timor-Leste. The training module provides PowerPoint presentations with facilitator notes and explains participatory exercises aimed at enhancing capacity in understanding climate change science.

Pacific Climate Futures Version 2.0 is a web-based climate impacts decision-support tool available for free.

Tropical cyclones (TCs) affect many Pacific Island countries and their impacts can be sever in vulnerable island communities. An understanding of how tropical cyclones may change under future climates, including changes in windspeeds and associated rainfall, is essential for managing future climate risks and saving lives.