Sarah Mecartney
Sarah Mecartney was appointed as the Regional Director, Melanesia at the Pacific Community (SPC), effective 19 February 2024 and is stationed at SPC’s Regional Office in Port Vila, Vanuatu.
Sarah Mecartney brings a remarkable career spanning 25…
Making Passion a Paycheck
Photo: VOU graduates with SPC Deputy Director General Science and Capability, Dr Paula Vivili and VOU Director, Sachiko Soro.
Stat of the week: In Papua New Guinea, 54% of women (15-64 years) experienced physical violence by their partner at least once in their lifetime in 2018
In Papua New Guinea, 54% of women (15-64 years) experienced physical violence by their partner at least once in their lifetime in 2018.
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.
Vanuatu: Investing in resilient urban planning
Luganville survey team members departing to respective sites to conduct survey -Credit: Kaliopate Tavola
Supporting the Oceania Regional Seismic Network (ORSNET)
SPC has been working closely with the Oceania Regional Seismic Network (ORSNET), through the Pacific Resilience Project, to strengthen seismic monitoring and detection, as part of strengthening national and regional multi-hazard early warning systems.…
Opening Statement by the Chair of CRGA 53, H.E. Mr. Collin David Beck
Opening Statement by the Chair, H.E. Mr. Collin David Beck, Permanent Secretary for Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Solomon Islands
at the 53rd meeting of the Committee of Representatives of Governments and Administrations (CRG53)…
Advancing Pacific food systems in the face of climate change
Stat of the week: 9 is the number of PICTs with a national statistical plan that is fully funded
9 is the number of PICTs with a national statistical plan that is fully funded.
Last week, the 6th Heads of Planning and Statistics (HOPS) provided senior-level strategic oversight, recommendations, and decisions on statistical development for the…