Workshop on UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development
Scientific models and tools for strengthened resilience action in Tuvalu
“Tropical Cyclone Pam largely affected Vanuatu which was more than 1000 KM away from Tuvalu, and yet our islands were flooded by the massive waves the cyclone generated,” Tauala Katea Director for Tuvalu Meteorological Services shared with participants…
Atoll Adaptation Dialogue
One day scientific focused session on key areas relevant to countries and a determination of what the next steps are in terms of progressing the case of atoll nations at national, regional and international levels
Cook Islands maritime industry calls for action to reduce greenhouse emissions
The Cook Islands Ministry of Transport, together with national ship operators, port operators and stakeholders have called for greater initiative in energy efficient operations to reduce greenhouse gasses. The call was made at the first National Workshop…
Vanuatu Ocean Policy and Ocean Services Stakeholders Workshop
SPC in partnership with VMGD organises and hosts the Vanuatu Ocean Policy and Ocean Services Stakeholders Workshop comprising of a 3-day Ocean and Tides Workshop (technical training) and a 2-day ocean stakeholder consultation seeking to identify critical…
Search and Rescue (SAR) Facility Opens in Samoa
Hon Tuilaepa Aiono Sailele Malielegaoi, Prime Minister of Samoa
The Prime Minister of Samoa, Hon Tuilaepa Aiono Sailele Malielegaoi officially opened a state-of-the-art Search and Rescue Facility on Friday, last week. The first of its kind…
Emergency Operations Centre triggers safety mode of riverbank dwellers
Sevuloni Dewai was among the early birds in the hinterland of Naitasiri Province for a much-anticipated event down the Wainimala River.
He was on the first bus out of the mountainous ranges on the border with Fiji’s largest province of Ba near the…
Solomon Islands recruits its first oceanographer
The Solomon Islands Meteorological Services has recently recruited an oceanographer, a first amongst National Meteorological Services (NMS) in the Pacific. This milestone reaffirms the Solomon Islands’ commitment to the Pacific Island Meteorological…
SPC maritime experts reflect on their experience in Remote Sensing Summer School
Using our earth to understand the impact climate change and disasters have on the Pacific and its islands is critical. At the Pacific Community’s (SPC) Geoscience, Energy and Maritime Division (GEM) this understanding and knowledge underpins all of…
Development minerals report will help guide sustainable use of Fiji’s georesources
These minerals we use to build our homes, schools, roads, water systems and just about every type of infrastructure you can think of, are critical for the Pacific. We use them to treat our soil and increase agricultural yields, to protect our coastlines…