A conversation with Mark Ero, Entomologist at the Pacific Community
It’s the diverse, and sometimes creepy, world of insects that fascinates SPC's Entomologist Mark Ero when out in the field carrying out research activities. According to him, “They are the world’s miniature marvels, and the most successful…
Opening of new molecular lab boosts Pacific’s crop research capabilities
The SPC’s Pacific Crops and Trees (CePaCT) programme and partners Manaaki Whenua LandCare Research (New Zealand) opened a new plant molecular laboratory today that is the first of its kind in the Pacific.
Podcast S04-E03: Growing 'Green Gold' in the Pacific
Podcast S04-E03: Growing 'Green Gold' in the Pacific
As the Pacific region looks towards a post COVID economy, the potential of cocoa is seen as a valuable resource for small hold farmers. Known by local farmers as green gold, the quality of Pacific…
Advancing our Pacific health services for our Pacific people
I have worked in the Pacific health sector for the past 20 years and continue to witness our region advance and evolve with its health service delivery, resources, and health expertise and progress steadily towards the Healthy Islands Vision.
The…
Powering through the Pandemic: Completion of the region’s largest education assessment
The administration of the 2021 Pacific Islands Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (PILNA) concluded last week, following Fiji’s completion of its main study, which included the completion of assessments for sampled Year 4 and Year 6 students nationwide. A…
Addressing coconut damage and recovery after volcanic eruptions
The volcanic eruption and tsunami in Tonga remind us of the power of nature and the vulnerability of small Pacific Island communities. The immediate consequences of ash and destruction are spectacular, but the longer-term effects and disruption of…
Launch of the Pacific International Year for Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture (IYAFA 2022)
Strengthening health interventions in the Pacific through the years
Capacity building and strengthening of core competencies for public health is a priority of the Pacific Public Health Surveillance Network (PPHSN) since its creation twenty-five years ago.
Throughout the years, the Pacific Community (SPC) together with…
In the aftermath of Tonga's Hunga volcano eruption: A PW Podcast
S04-E01: In the aftermath of Tonga's Hunga volcano eruption
On Saturday 15 January 2022, the Hunga volcano erupted sending a plume of ash and volcanic gas 30 kilometers into the atmosphere and generating tsunami waves across the Pacific. The…
“Keep Fishing Sustainable”: Innovative communication for engaging Wallis & Futuna communities
Besides disseminating information, many awareness campaigns aim to permanently change practices and behaviour. Changing norms can only be conceived together with local communities, often by jointly developing systems and key messaging. As new information…