Vaka Moana: A Safe Pacific Ocean
Register now to our virtual lab on a Safe Pacific Ocean to learn more about the four pillars of early warning systems and maritime safety in the region.
Speakers from different Pacific island countries will share their experiences from recent weather…
Meet Jérome Aucan, Head of the Pacific Community Centre for Ocean Science (PCCOS)
What is PCCOS? Why is ocean science important? What does PCCOS hope to achieve? These are the questions answered by Jerome Aucan, Head of PCCOS.
Maritime zone training strengthens Fiji’s ocean governance
This week, nine technical officers from Fiji’s Maritime Affairs Coordinating Committee received specialised software training to map and define the extent of Fiji’s maritime zones, including extended continental shelf areas.
Waste not, want not: Unusual fuel for Pacific green energy needs
Waste not, want not: Unusual fuel for Pacific green energy needs
Around the world rapid development and population growth have outpaced the capacity to deal with the waste produced. In parallel, large sections of communities…
A conversation with Elian Bangtor, a Pacific Early Career Ocean Professional from Vanuatu
Photo Credit: Matt Curnock / Ocean Image Bank
Opening Remarks at the Extended Continental Shelf Software (ECS) Training for Fiji Government 28 March 2022, Suva Fiji
Acknowledging the presence of Mr Manasa Lesuma, the Permanent Secretary of Defence, Policing and National Security; His Excellency, Dr Brian Jones, British High Commissioner to Fiji; Members of the Fiji Maritime Affairs Coordination Committee; colleagues…
World Meteorological Day 2022
World Meteorological Day showcases the essential contribution of National Meteorological and Hydrological Services to the safety and wellbeing of society and is celebrated with activities around the world.
Ground-breaking ceremony of the Fiji GCCA+ SUPA project
The Soasoa drainage catchment is largely reclaimed land that is used for coastal agriculture and is dominated by sugarcane farming. In the recent past, these areas have been exposed to more frequent seawater inundation and flooding events that cause…
World Water Day 2022
GROUNDWATER - MAKING THE INVISIBLE VISIBLE
Groundwater is invisible, but its impact is visible everywhere.
Out of sight, under our feet, groundwater is a hidden treasure that enriches our lives.
Almost all of the liquid freshwater in the world…
More than 5million Pacific people don’t have access to basic drinking water: this needs to change
This World Water Day is about reflecting on the critical importance that groundwater plays in the lives and livelihoods of communities all over the world.
In the Pacific, too many communities continue to lack access to safe and resilient…