Paravet course boosts Niue’s animal health care capabilities
Six paravet trainees have passed their final assessment and are on their way to becoming fully certified paravets, marking a significant advancement in Niue’s animal health capabilities and veterinary sup
Regional NDC Hub highlighted at UNFCCC SB60
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)'s 60th sessions of the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technologic
Launch of Pacific Partnership to End Violence Against Women and Girls Phase II: Advancing our mission to end Violence Against Women and Girls
Surrounded by over 200 partners in Suva and virtually, the Pacific Partnership to End V
Commissioning of coconut nursery in Papua New Guinea: A boost for farmers’ access to high-yield planting materials
The International Trade Centre (ITC) and the Pacific Community (SPC), in partnership with Kokonas Indastri Koporesen (KIK), are proud to announce the commissioning of a coconut nursery in Pinu village
Enhancing Pacific climate resilience: Insights from NDC Hub climate finance training
In the Pacific islands, the adverse effects of climate change pose significant challenges to communities. Recent discussions have centred on improving access to finance to bolster climate resilience in the region.
Now available: SPC Regional Health Guidelines App
Health workers across the Pacific region can now access Regional Health Guidelines via their smart devices. The SPC Regional Health Guidelines App is available to download for free through the App Store and Google Play and once installed, the guidelines…
‘Water-smart’ taro varieties as the future of sustainable agriculture in the Pacific: Insights from CePaCT research
In pursuing sustainable agriculture amidst changing climate patterns, recent advancements in crop research have shed light on potential solutions. Through the project, "Identification of Drought-Tolerant Taro Varieties for the Pacific”, supported by the…
Research in Focus: Sprouting personalities: Semi, an advocate for crop genetic diversity
Deep in this forest that houses 2,400 plant and tree accessions and over 1,500 varieties of taro (edible aroids) is Semi Cakaunitavuki, a Senior Laboratory Technician in Germplasm Health at the Centre for Pacific Crops and Plants (CePaCT). Every day he…
Opening Remarks by Martin Chong at the Regional Community-Based Fisheries Management (CBFM) Workshop
Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed colleagues, and valued community members, Welcome to our important gathering today, where we focus on the critical role of Community-Based Fisheries Management (CBFM) in sustaining the vibrant coastal fisheries that…
Grants for Pacific cultural and creative industries
“We cannot protect what we don’t understand.” As traditional navigator Kaiafa Ledua delivered these remarks at a press conference on 16 April 2024, he and 11 other cultural and creative project representat