Welcome to Pacific Perspectives, a new section for opinion pieces and commentary by SPC experts. We are recognised for our multi-disciplinary scientific and technical expertise, skills and direct Pacific experience.  Many of our staff are thought leaders in their field.  Our Pacific Perspectives posts will cover a wide range of sustainable development issues and solutions.

Meet the young geographer who is making waves in marine science and sustainable ocean management

Meet the young geographer who is making waves in marine science and sustainable ocean management. 

Granting a voice to diverse SOGIESC communities: Tonga Leitis Association leads law reform efforts for inclusive justice

By Josephine Kalsuak and Kalpana Prasad   In a world where stigma and discrimination persist, supporting individuals with diverse sexual orientations remains far from the norm. However, breaking the barriers of prejudice, the Pacific Community's (SPC)…

World Oceans Day 2023: integrating climate change in ocean management for a resilient Blue Pacific

The ocean is under immense pressure from climate change and human activities. Ocean warming, deoxygenation or sea level rise are altering physical and biological conditions in the ocean, affecting the composition of entire ecosystems, including their…

Stat of the week : In Nauru, renewable energy is 3% of total energy (electricity) in 2019.

In Nauru, renewable energy was 3% of total energy (electricity) in 2019. The earth is our home, and we must take care of it every day to ensure a desirable future.  

Boosting sampling skills in preparation for the fifth cycle of the Pacific’s Literacy and Numeracy Assessment

In preparation for the 2025 Pacific Islands Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (PILNA), sampling officers from around the region convened for the Sub-regional PILNA sampling workshop to build capacity on sampling designs and processes.

Unleashing the Power of Networks: Pacific's Journey in Mangrove Oyster Aquaculture

By Toky Rasoloarimanana   The International Tropical Rock Oyster Workshop took centre stage in Darwin, Australia last week. Hosted by Northern Territory Fisheries and The Pacific Community (SPC) Fisheries Aquaculture and Marine Ecosystems FAME Division,…

Supporting the transition of New Caledonia’s agriculture to a more sustainable and resilient model in the era of climate change

Article published in the Revue juridique, politique et économique de Nouvelle-Calédonie. Issue 41 | 2023/1.  

The Kiwa Initiative launches new projects and receives additional contributions from its donors to strenghten climate resilience in the Pacific Region

The Kiwa Initiative launches new projects and receives additional contributions from its donors to strenghten climate resilience in the Pacific Region

Committing to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement in the Pacific region through Nationally Determined Contributions

Article published in the Revue juridique, politique et économique de Nouvelle-Calédonie. Issue 41 | 2023/1.  

Technical training with Palau supports ocean management through defined maritime zones

Palau officials, Mr David Idip and Mr Takamatsu Emesiochel of PALARIS with Malakai Vakautawale, Molly Powers-Tora, and Andrick Lal of SPC  
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