Fungus that controls deadly beetle taking effect on Vanuatu islands
Stat of the week: Pacific Food Trade
42% (825,438 Tonnes) of Pacific Imports in 2018 were Cereals.
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The Pacific Community urges vigilance on coconut pest as Vanuatu recovers from destructive cyclones
Stat of the week: The Pacific has counted more than 498 274 cumulated cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic
The Pacific has counted more than 498 274 cumulated cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic. This health crisis touched everyone in the world and the Pacific has not been spared.
Unfortunately, scientists expect more pandemics in the future…
Food trade database developed through regional network and partnerships for future food system sustainability
Unlocking Data Assets: Encouraging Re-use and Access to Survey Microdata
Peter Ellis, Director of the Pacific Community's (SPC) Statistics for Development Division, reflects on the multi-million-dollar assets that are surveys; how to encourage their re-use; and developing questions to deal with today's pressing issues like…
Kiribati strengthens energy efficiency capacity
Kiribati has joined other Pacific Islands countries and territories (PICTs) to enact legislation to facilitate an accelerated transition to renewable energy and energy efficiency.
To’oto’otumua Glory Fuimaono: The Lawyer Championing Samoa's Coastal Fisheries with Heart and Dedication
When speaking to Glory Fuimaono, the first thing that strikes you is her calm demeanour and quiet confidence; she radiates an air of trust and integrity. Glory, a Samoan woman, has risen through the ranks to become one of the most critical figures at the…
Stat of the week: In American Samoa, 71% of Terrestrial Key Biodiversity Areas are covered by protected areas in average in 2021
In American Samoa, 71% of Terrestrial Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) are covered by protected areas in average in 2021.
This is one of the highest rate reported in the Pacific. KBAs are the most important places in the world for species and their habitats…