Zoom - Supporting fishing knowledge and livelihoods in Tuvalu
A fisher with a palu malau puku, a deepwater species
For centuries, the people of Tuvalu have been fishing the waters around their island nation. Their knowledge of local fish and their habits is second to none.
Two projects supported by the Pacific…
Zoom - Protecting South Tarawa’s beaches from erosion
Kiribati’s sandy beaches are a key defence against strong tides, currents and waves. For many years, those beaches have also provided sand and gravel for construction, leading to erosion along parts of the South Tarawa coastline.
Working with European…
Fiji cocoa farms receive recovery assistance
A number of cocoa farms devastated by Tropical Cyclone Winston will benefit from assistance provided by the European Union and Pacific Community in an effort to to boost the productivity of the agricultural sector after the cyclone struck early this year…
Zoom - Seawall safeguard for Awak Elementary School
When the people of Awak in the Federated States of Micronesia found their school was under threat from rising sea levels, they made it a priority to solve the problem
Awak Elementary School provides education for six villages, serving a total population…
EU and Pacific Community award social media campaign winners following success of Europe Day 2016
The European Union (EU) and the Pacific Community (SPC) today awarded two high school students for their efforts in promoting Europe in Fiji and the Pacific using social media during this year's Europe Day celebrations.
Zoom - Marshall Islands Coastal Causeway Project Combats Climate Change
A new causeway built in a remote part of the Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI) has strengthened access between two sections of Woja Island facing severe coastal erosion.
In recent years, the people of Woja Island, Ailinglaplap Atoll, had found it…
Solar initiative contributes to Cyclone Winston recovery
The Pacific Community (SPC) and the European Union (EU) have commissioned the installation of 400 solar photovoltaic home systems to help affected communities in Fiji recover from tropical cyclone Winston.
Scientists benefit from learning exchange with the Pacific Community
Two scientists from the Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI) are completing a short-term training attachment at the Pacific Community (SPC) Centre for Pacific Crops and Trees (CePaCT).
Pacific Community recognised for geospatial innovation in disaster management
The Pacific Community (SPC) has been bestowed the Asia Geospatial Excellence Award this week (17 October) by GeoSmart Asia for the application of geospatial technology in Disaster Management.
New coconut project aims to boost Pacific coconut industry
A regional initiative to improve the competitiveness of small producers in the Pacific coconut industry, strengthen regional integration and intensify production has been launched by the European Union and the Pacific Community (SPC).