New research paper reveals land to sea connection for restoration and conservation in data-poor regions
Protecting coastal communities, Vanuatu International Waters Ridge to Reef Project Rapid Coastal Assessment survey team in action.
The Journal of Conservation Biology just published a new study about the interactions between land-use and…
Green News: Nature can provide cost-effective long-term solutions
Nature can provide cost-effective long-term solutions, like vetiver grass, to adapt to #climaterisks. With its net of deep roots, which grow up to a length of 2 meters in the first year, vetiver grass helps address erosion in places where soil can easily…
Ivanancy Vunikura: Navigating the Waves of Change
In April 2021, the Pacific Community (SPC) coordinated the 14th Triennial Conference of Pacific Women and the 7th Meeting of the Pacific Ministers for Women, hosted by the Government of French Polynesia. The conference brought together decision-makers,…
Mothers are holders of traditional knowledge
In April 2021, the Pacific Community (SPC) has coordinated the 14th Triennial Conference of Pacific Women and the 7th Meeting of the Pacific Ministers for Women, hosted by the Government of French Polynesia. The conference brought together decision-…
Pacific islands call for coordinated regional approach to ocean observing
Photo credit: SPC/Adrien Lauranceau-Moineau
Representatives from 14 Pacific island country meteorological services and other ocean observing agencies met last week on the occasion of a 4-day Pacific Islands Workshop on Ocean Observations and Data…
Women at the Helm of Ocean Stewardship
In April 2021, the Pacific Community (SPC) coordinated the 14th Triennial Conference of Pacific Women and the 7th Meeting of the Pacific Ministers for Women, hosted by the Government of French Polynesia. The conference brought together decision-…
Let’s up lift efforts to restore our Pacific lands as we mark Desertification and Drought Day
Degraded land in Labasa, Fiji
As the UN and communities worldwide mark Desertification and Drought Day, the Pacific Community’s Land Resources Division (LRD) is strengthening its support for the sustainable restoration and management of Pacific…
Pacific Organic Farmers Call for Innovative Solutions to Sustainable Food Systems Effort
Innovative approaches to manage natural resources to strengthen food security and poverty alleviation and contribute to the wellbeing of the Pacific people was called for by the Pacific organic movement during a virtual dialogue last week.
The Dialogue…
Stats of the week: Family Remittance - Recovery and resilience through digital and financial inclusion
Remittances to Fij grew by 34.6% between Q4 2019 and Q4 2020.
This week we celebrate International Day of Family Remittance: Recovery and resilience through digital and financial inclusion.
A healthy Pacific population for a healthy future
My name is Dr Berlin Kafoa and in June 2021 I became the new Director for the Public Health Division at the Pacific Community (SPC). The Public Health Division (PHD) supports SPC’s members through the provision of assistance in public health surveillance…