Pacific Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency – A regional entity but a national treasure
On Thursday 26 April, the Pacific Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (PCREEE) marked its first anniversary of operations with a ceremony in Nuku’alofa, Tonga. PCREEE was created as a gateway to promote greener and more efficient energy use…
Fresh groundwater potential discovered in Cook Islands could support communities on remote islands
Conducting electrical resistivity surveys along the airport runway
A backup water source to support the communities of Aitutaki in the Cook Islands to access safe and clean drinking water during drought conditions has recently been investigated.…
Pacific maritime leaders see community based approach as key to improving safety at sea
Participants at the Third Domestic Ship Safety Forum have recommended adopting a community based approach involving end users of domestic ship services to improve safety at sea.
Tonga’s Prime Minister launches the world’s first regional strategy for surveying and geospatial capacity development
The Honourable Prime Minister of Tonga Samiuela ‘Akilisi Pōhiva officially launched the Pacific Geospatial and Surveying Council Strategy 2017-2027 today in the presence of surveying and geospatial specialists from around the region and the globe.
The 10…
Pacific and New Zealand surveying and geospatial professionals join forces for capacity development
The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Pacific Geospatial and Surveying Council (PGSC) and New Zealand Institute of Surveyors (NZIS) today signals new opportunities to enhance geospatial capacity and professional support in the…
Ocean and Tides workshop makes immediate impact on Niue communities
Niuean communities and businesses that rely on the ocean are putting to use tools and knowledge acquired in March during the Australian-funded Ocean and Tides Workshop, hosted by Niue Meteorological Service. Participants from communities, the tourism…
Private-Public sector stakeholder group established in Vanuatu to support maritime safety and energy efficiency
At the conclusion of the three-day workshop held this week in Port Villa, Vanuatu government agencies and commercial shipping operators agreed to establish a consultative focus group of maritime stakeholders to focus on critical issues related to…
Regional energy and resilience officials meet in Suva to discuss energy development in the Pacific
Mr Isoa Talemaibua, Director Budget and Planning of Fiji’s Ministry of Economy delivering his opening address.
The Regional Steering Committee meeting for the European Union funded Pacific Technical and Vocational Education and Training EU PacTVET…
Mobile Emergency Operations Centre will strengthen National Disaster Coordination
The Fiji National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) introduced a new Mobile Emergency Operations Centre this week, providing the office with a valuable tool for community disaster awareness, improved communication between Emergency Operation Centres (EOC…
Cassidy Airport Meteorological Station upgrade supports National Disaster preparedness and response
Kiribati President Taneti Maamau and Madame Teirang Maamau and BSRP Project Manager Taito Nakalevu
The Cassidy Airport Meteorological Station in Kiritimati Island was officially opened today by His Excellency the Honourable President Taneti Maamau…