Communicating our Development Priorities: Women's stories of Sustainable Development
“Our stories need to be told. Policy makers need to be aware of how activities impacting on the environment are affecting our livelihoods. They need to take a holistic view at society to see how policies are actually impacting every single member of…
100 days to go before Festival of Pacific Arts in Guam
Tomorrow marks 100 days until the world gathers in Guam to witness the Pacific Island region’s diverse and spectacular cultural heritage on show at the 12th Festival of Pacific Arts.
‘Pacific Community’ name adopted
Expect to see and hear a lot more about the Pacific Community.
This follows the decision that the ‘Secretariat of the Pacific Community’ should be known simply by its formal name, the ‘Pacific Community’.
Pacific scientist in China to present taro supply breakthrough
A scientist from the Pacific Community (SPC) is in Nanning Guangxi, China, this week to present important research on new methods for improving the supply of taro planting material.
Improved production methods are important for food security and taro…
Performing artists undertake business skills training and association building
Close to 30 Fijian cultural producers are participating in specialised training designed to build on their existing trade skills and provide support for the launch of a national industry association for performing artists.
Dr Audrey Aumua appointed as head of the Pacific Community’s Fiji operations
Dr Audrey Aumua has been appointed as Deputy Director-General of the Pacific Community (SPC), based in Suva, Fiji.
Dr Aumua will lead SPC’s programmes based in Suva, and will be the Director-General’s representative in Fiji.
Pacific Community to attend France-Oceania Summit in Paris
The President of France, His Excellency François Hollande, has officially invited the Pacific Community (SPC) to take part in the Fourth France-Oceania Summit in Paris on 26 November 2015.
New York opportunity for Pacific artisans
Cultural Producers from Fiji, Samoa and Solomon Islands now have a rare opportunity to showcase their Pacific talent and products at next year’s Artisan Resources @ NYNOW Tradeshow in the United States of America.
Cyclone Pam response
“The Pacific Community is close-knit and our thoughts and prayers are with the governments and people of Kiribati, Tuvalu, Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands.” SPC Director General, Dr Colin Tukuitonga, 14 March 2015
We continue to mobilise our…
Powerful sense of unity and hope emerges from climate dialogue
Despite a dire yet powerful picture painted by Pacific leaders about the emerging climate crisis in the region, a High-level Dialogue on Climate Change between Pacific leaders and the French President has ended with optimism and joint commitment for…