Research in Focus: Sprouting personalities: Semi, an advocate for crop genetic diversity
Deep in this forest that houses 2,400 plant and tree accessions and over 1,500 varieties of taro (edible aroids) is Semi Cakaunitavuki, a Senior Laboratory Technician in Germplasm Health at the Centre for Pacific Crops and Plants (CePaCT). Every day he…
Opening Remarks by Martin Chong at the Regional Community-Based Fisheries Management (CBFM) Workshop
Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed colleagues, and valued community members,
Welcome to our important gathering today, where we focus on the critical role of Community-Based Fisheries Management (CBFM) in sustaining the vibrant coastal fisheries that…
Grants for Pacific cultural and creative industries
“We cannot protect what we don’t understand.” As traditional navigator Kaiafa Ledua delivered these remarks at a press conference on 16 April 2024, he and 11 other cultural and creative project representatives left a…
Climate-smart strategies: sustainable coffee development in Papua New Guinea
A sustainable coffee development in Papua New Guinea (PNG), led by the Climate Change and Development Authority (CCDA) in collaboration with the Regional Pacific Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) Hub, was the topic of a consultation held in Port…
Developing resilience through professionals
PRFRP members (Fiji) based participants
Collaborative maritime framework set to transform Pacific island maritime sector
Despite being surrounded by vast oceans, Pacific Island countries and territories (PICTs) encounter significant challenges in their maritime transport sector. Maritime safety is crucial in the Pacific, where remote islands rely heavily on it for…
Strengthening animal health in the Pacific
Up to 30 animal health, biosecurity, and livestock officers from Fiji and the Cook Islands have gained vital knowledge and experience following a 16-week Para-veterinary training organised by the Pacific Community in collaboration with their…
Challenging perspectives around disability
On Thursday, 18 April, at the Pacific Community (SPC) headquarters, a special event will be held. Together various stakeholders from New Caledonia, Wallis and Futuna, French Polynesia, Tonga and Fiji, will debate on the topic: “Let’s change our…
How Arthur Mills reversed his life-threatening illness
Collaboration between NDC Hub and PCREEE enhances Marshallese Energy Policy for a sustainable future
The Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI) will embark on a transformative journey towards a more sustainable and resilient energy future through a collaborative effort between two SPC-hosted regional centres of excellence - the Regional Pacific NDC Hub and…