Fisheries Story: SPC Fisheries legal team launches a benchmark study on the rights of nature worldwide
Did you know that countries like Ecuador or New Zealand have recognised the “rights of nature” in their laws, including rivers, forests, and other ecosystems? The concept of legal personality for elements of nature is also found in New Caledonia's…
Green News: Food system initiatives census in French Overseas Territories
Many stakeholders, initiatives and local communities need to be onboard to build a resilient food system. The PROTEGE project carries out a census and a mapping of initiatives on the promotion of local products from fishing and agriculture. (…
Healthy Tips: A healthy diet is critical to the healthy development of a growing baby
A healthy diet is critical to the healthy development of a growing baby and pregnancy is an opportunity to promote good health and break the cycle of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Maternal pre-pregnancy obesity increases the risk of gestational…
Stat of the week: 9,889 people in Palau have received their second COVID-19 vaccination dose
As of the 11th May 2021, 9,889 people in Palau have received their second COVID-19 vaccination dose. This represents 72% of the estimated eligible population 18+ (13,750 people – SPC mid-year 2021 estimate).
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Fisheries Story: Charles Cuewapuru, a New Caledonian observer, just received training on advanced biological sampling from SPC
Charles Cuewapuru is an experienced New Caledonian observer, who has been working at sea on longliners since 2002. SPC’s FAME Division recently trained him in advanced biological sampling techniques. Since then, Charles has been collecting high quality…
Green News: Adding local organic food to your meal can help improve your diet
Adding local organic food to your meal can help improve your diet, add color to your life and make a real change for biodiversity? Cooking these products is a powerful and easy way to protect Pacific biodiversity, as it helps lower the impact of…
Stat of the week: An estimated 85% of employed people in Guam are employed in the Services sector
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An estimated 85% of employed people in Guam are employed in the Services sector, including trade, restaurants & hotels; transport, storage; financing, real estate; and community & social services.
Fisheries Story: Adaptability is key to sustaining capacity development and technical support for Pacific Island member countries during the COVID-19 crisis
As COVID-19 infections spread across the globe in early 2020 and governments shut down international travel, the Pacific Community’ Coastal Fisheries Programme (CFP) was forced to stop business-as-usual and confront how to deliver its work…
Green News: Pacific Islands are more vulnerable to impacts of climate change
Island nations in the Pacific are more vulnerable to the multiple impacts of climate change than any other region in the world. Reducing global greenhouse gas emissions is needed now to limit the exposure of Pacific islanders to sea level rise, coastal…
Healthy Tips: Let's Celebrate World Hand Hygiene Day
Seconds save lives – clean your hands! Are you washing your hands regularly? Hand Hygiene is one of the most effective actions to reduce the spread of pathogens and prevent infections, including the COVID-19 virus. Wash your hands for 40-60 seconds for…