Green News: preservation of watersheds in New Caledonia
A watershed is a geographic location where all the water drains towards the same stream or river, sea or groundwater table. Watersheds face a wide range of threats, both man-made and natural, e.g. economic activities, climate change, tropical cyclones,…
Using intercropping plants to reintroduce biodiversity on farm plots
French Polynesia is conducting trials with intercropping plants to better manage biological pests while limiting the use of fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides. Julie Grandgirard, an entomologist at the French Polynesia Agriculture Department who is…
Tonga strengthens its medical laboratory handling services through certification of key officers
Tonga strengthens its medical laboratory handling services through certification of key officers
Green News: Pacific Islands biodiversity is one of the world's most precious resources
Green News series: Pacific Islands biodiversity is one of the world's most precious resource
Pacific Islands biodiversity is one of the world's most precious resource and yet, one of the most fragile. Hosting up to 75% endemic species and…
Signature of a partnership agreement between France and the Pacific Community
Photo: Mr. Jean-Yves Le Drian, France’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, and Mr. Stuart Minchin, Director General of the Pacific Community (SPC)
Launch of the guide to organic cattle farming in New Caledonia
Securing food and water resources for the Pacific’s most remote communities showcased in documentary series launched today
Installation of water systems in Kapingamarangi, FSM, one of the most remote and inaccessible places in the Pacific
A series of stories featuring ways to address drought and climate change in remote North Pacific Islands is being launched today.
The ‘…
An innovative helicopter data acquisition campaign on water resources in Poum
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No cases, but Nauru continues to train for potential COVID-19 outbreak
The Pacific region has been spared from the mass outbreaks of COVID-19 that have taken place throughout the world over the last year. But while Pacific nations can be rightly proud of their quick actions to control the disease, they are not…