Kiribati
SPC/GIZ Coping with Climate Change in the Pacific Islands Region (CCCPIR) programme
Pacific dialogue centres on human rights
A regional consultation has opened in Fiji today on the participation of Pacific Island countries in the United Nations-led review process of national human rights records.
The consultation will assist 11 Pacific countries to prepare for the third…
Pacific highlights shipping as lifeline on World Maritime Day 2016
On World Maritime Day today, the Pacific Community (SPC) is joining with Pacific Island countries and territories to highlight the unique place of shipping in the region with the message: ‘shipping is the lifeline of Pacific Island countries and…
Kiribati MPs discuss human rights for development
Members of Parliament from all outer islands of Kiribati have participated in consultations this week about the nation’s human rights challenges, progress, achievements and plans.
The Pacific Community (SPC), with support from the European Union and the…
Boost for cyclone Pam recovery in Kiribati, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu and Vanuatu
Long-term recovery efforts from the devastation left by tropical cyclone Pam will receive a welcome boost in four Pacific Island nations following a EUR 6 million funding agreement between the Pacific Community (SPC) and development bank KfW, on behalf…
Pacific Community staff in Fiji, Vanuatu, Kiribati and New Caledonia honoured at annual awards
The 2015 Director-General’s Awards for staff excellence at the Pacific Community (SPC) have recognised employees working in coastal fisheries, human resou
Kiribati Broadcasting Authority tests ability to deliver services in emergency
Thirteen personnel from Kiribati’s Broadcasting and Publication Authority, Kiribati Red Cross Society, the Office of Te Beretitenti and from newspapers the Kiribati Independent, Kiribati Update and Kiribati Newstar, have tested their readiness to stay on…
Tuvalu and Kiribati join countries progressing responsible management of deep seabed minerals
Caption: Manganese Nodule deposit.
Mock session prepares Kiribati for report to UN Human Rights Council
A high-level delegation from Kiribati has taken part in a mock human rights reporting session in Suva, Fiji, to prepare for the country’s second Universal Periodic Review by the United Nations in Geneva.