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…
Five days focussing on Education
A week-long focus on the educational challenges and advancements of the Pacific.
As a region, the Pacific has been making strides in strengthening the quality of education with the vision to empower the Pacific people to live free, healthy and…
Stat of the week: French is spoken in 4 Pacific Island Countries and Territories
Did you know? In the region, French is spoken in 4 Pacific Island Countries and Territories: French Polynesia, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, and Wallis & Futuna.
20th March is French Language Day. French is spoken by more than 300 million people. (Source:…
The Largest Pacific Regional Forum on National Human Rights Institutions concluded with an outcomes document
SPC and the New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries organised a workshop to improve Fiji’s export efficiency and access to New Zealand markets
Last week, the Pacific Community (SPC) in collaboration with the New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) facilitated a workshop to discuss effective systems that protect fresh produce export commodities from pests and…
SPC strengthens animal disease preparedness and surveillance capacity in Samoa
Livestock officers in Samoa are boosting their surveillance and data processing skills through a new SPC initiative that partners with the Samoa Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MAF) and the New Zealand Ministry of Primary…
Challenges to teacher wellbeing
This content was originally published on ACER website.
Recent study reveals that teachers in the Pacific Islands are experiencing challenges to their mental health and wellbeing.
It is increasingly understood that the mental health and wellbeing of…
A Kiwa Initiative side event on “Integrating Conservation and Human Rights”
This content was originally published on the KIWA Initiative website
Transforming Public Health in Vanuatu
Strengthening Health Interventions in the Pacific – Data for Decision-Making (SHIP-DDM) programme in Vanuatu.