Facing a growing population, disasters and climate change, Pacific Water and Wastewater Ministers’ Forum calls for a strengthened regional engagement on water security
Pacific leaders have emphasised the need for action to strengthen water security and resilience across the region, at the 6th Pacific Water and Wastewater Ministers’ (PWWM) Forum, held in Fiji.
Ocean Science Fact: Did you know 90% of earthquake occur around the “Ring of Fire”?
Did you know 90% of earthquakes occur around the “Ring of Fire”?
2023 Tide Prediction Calendars released; focus on Women in Ocean
Tide Prediction Calendars for 25 Pacific locations were distributed this week to National Meteorological Services and ocean stakeholders around the region.
Keynote Address by His Excellency, Mr. David Kolitagane - Celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
Keynote Address by His Excellency, Mr. David Kolitagane, Office of the High Commissioner of Fiji to the Commonwealth of Australia
Celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
Sydney, Australia – 9th…
Ocean Science Fact: Tectonic plate boundaries
Did you know that there are 3 types of tectonic plate boundaries?
Nakalawaca Village’s solar-boat voyage to improve gender equality
A solar-powered boat project in Fiji’s Nakalawaca Village has improved the productivity of local fisherwomen while also changing villagers’ mindsets to realise many women are skilled boat operators.
“The women of Nakalawaca village in Fiji…
Bridging the Education Gap with Resilience Qualifications
Photo: Orientation for TVET professionals on Resilience Qualifications held in Nadi in October this year.
There is a growing need for resilient professionals in the Pacific to tackle pressing challenges of climate change. This need spans across all…
Pacific Scientists Sharing Knowledge to Improve Ocean Products for Decision Making
Ocean management is a vital question for all Pacific Islands because of its importance to our people, environment, and economy. In order to support Pacific Island Countries and Territories, the Pacific Community Centre for Ocean Science (PCCOS) planned…
Disaster and climate smart town plans helping ensure safer communities in Vanuatu
Disaster and climate informed town plans have been handed over today to the Government of Vanuatu designed to inform the development of safer communities in the face of climate change and disaster risk.
Globally, Vanuatu is recognised as the most…
Oceania Geospatial Symposum (OGS) 2022
The first Oceania Geospatial Symposium (OGS) will take place in Noumea from the 28th of November to the 4th of December.