Oceania Micronesia The preparation and consumption of sakau, elsewhere known as kava, is a highly social activity in Pohnpei and the 6th Valley of the Latte River Festival celebrates the traditions of the Micronesian people
Oceania Micronesia Archaeologists have noted the high rate of betel nut chewing among the earliest Micronesian peoples, a pastime that brought people together to initiate social conversations and bond among friends
Oceania Micronesia A new community-led project aims to protect the turtles and increase local farming output by completely eliminating invasive pests, like lizards and pigs, from the island of Loosiep, a crucial refuge for endangered green sea turtles Chelonia mydas
Oceania Micronesia The FSM Ambassador to Switzerland presented his credentials to the Swiss President; the first bilateral accreditation to a country in Europe, the event was saluted as a milestone in international diplomacy and commitment to global cooperation
Oceania Micronesia The Essentials of Migration Policymaking, FSM first in-depth migration governance training, has successfully concluded; the platform helps government stakeholders examine migration trends within the FSM and align with regional and global frameworks