Keeping Papua New Guinea's borders safe from the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle invasion: Protecting the 'Tree of Life'
As the plant protection officer for the New Guinea Island region in Papua New Guinea (PNG), Thecla Gauf and her colleagues work hard to keep their region safe from invasive pests like the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB), which is wreaking havoc in…
Agrifoods tour addresses Pacific food systems challenges
The tour delegates at Vanilla Vine Sunshine Coast
Representatives from the government and the private sector from Fiji, New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Tonga, and Vanuatu toured agrifoods clusters on Australia’s Sunshine Coast from 6 to 9…
Pacific Geoparks: Empowering communities for a more sustainable tourism future
When tourists think of the Pacific, they typically envisage a homogeneous destination of the sun, sand, sea, and palm trees. This romanticised perception hugely undervalues the reality of what the Pacific region offers and the heart of the region - its…
Human rights school clubs building inclusive communities for future generations in the Marshall Islands
Echoes of Oceania: The sound of successful community-based fisheries management resonates across the Pacific Islands
A new platform to support community-based fisheries management practitioners in the Pacific Islands has been launched (https://cbfm.spc.int/). It aims to enhance the resilience of coastal fisheries by creating a space for effective knowledge sharing and…
Pacific region's quest for climate justice gains momentum
The Pacific region's quest for climate justice has reached a pivotal moment as countries prepare their submissions to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for an Advisory Opinion on climate change.
Honouring Pacific traditions: "Beyond the Reef" Toolkit – the first of its kind for sustainable coastal fisheries
The Pacific Community (SPC) is proud to present an innovative resource that brings together several safe, sustainable nearshore fishing techniques based on traditional knowledge.
Empowering Pacific children: Recap of 2020 CRC84 and looking ahead to upcoming 2023 CRC Visit
The launch of Digital Earth Pacific during the 53rd meeting of the Committee of Representatives of Governments and Administrations and the 13th Conference
(L-R): Ms Rhonda Robinson, SPC GEM Director, Hon.
LRD Research in Focus: Meet Sarlesh Kumar – Field Coordinator for the Pacific Awareness and Response to the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Project
1- Could you briefly describe your academic or professional background and how it has led you to pursue research within SPC?