Samoa advances developments in health information and digital systems
Pacific leads on delivering quality counselling services for survivors of gender-based violence
Kiribati has begun national consultations as part of a regional project to ensure consistently high quality standards for Pacific counselling services provided to survivors of gender-based violence and violence against women and girls.
This week’s…
‘Water-smart’ taro varieties as the future of sustainable agriculture in the Pacific: Insights from CePaCT research
In pursuing sustainable agriculture amidst changing climate patterns, recent advancements in crop research have shed light on potential solutions. Through the project, "Identification of Drought-Tolerant Taro Varieties for the Pacific”, supported by the…
‘Sans frontières’ births, deaths, marriages: cross-agency, cross-border data-sharing advocated in SPC report
Landmark research on the potential to share news of births, deaths and other life events across national agencies and borders has been shared by the Pacific Community, charting a new frontier for civil registration and vital statistics ahead of a…
Pacific Youth Council convening identifies priorities for youth development
As part of a regional convening, the Pacific Youth Council (PYC) and National Youth Council (NYC) representatives from 14 Pacific island countries and territories the need to strengthen collaboration, inclusivity, and…
Youth paving the ways of their future: The Pacific Youth Council
“We are not merely casting away the old, but we are embracing new and unconventional ways of inclusion, collaboration, and support.”
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…
Monitoring disability inclusion: Towards the realisation of rights
Co-authored by Sally Baker (Disability Inclusion Specialist - Pacific Women Lead Quality and Technical Assurance Group) and Arti Devi (Database Officer for Pacific Women Lead at SPC), this blog provides insight into an inclusion tool, a guidance note for…
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…