2023 UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP 28)
The 28th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 28) to the UNFCCC will convene from 30 November to 12 December 2023. It will take place in the United Arab Emirates.
BRINGING THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY TOGETHER AT THE CROSSROADS…
Casting nets of inclusion: Voice of equity for resilient Pacific fisheries
In the heart of the Pacific, the bustling halls of the Pacific Community (SPC) in Noumea, New Caledonia echoed with the vibrant voices of coastal fisheries and aquaculture experts. Representatives from the 20 Pacific Island countries and territories…
Virtual Talanoa: Strengthening Ocean Leadership through Intergenerational Learnings
Empowering Pacific ECOPs through Knowledge Exchange: Join Our Virtual Event with Early Career Ocean Professionals (ECOPs).
Nearshore fishing techniques: A manual for community fishers in the Pacific Islands
What is nearshore fishing?
This manual has been written to help Pacific Island fishers increase their chances of success by targeting fish in the nearshore area. But what exactly is meant by “nearshore”?
The nearshore zone starts from outside the reef or…
Echoes of Oceania: The sound of successful community-based fisheries management resonates across the Pacific Islands
A new platform to support community-based fisheries management practitioners in the Pacific Islands has been launched (https://cbfm.spc.int/). It aims to enhance the resilience of coastal fisheries by creating a space for effective knowledge sharing and…
Honouring Pacific traditions: "Beyond the Reef" Toolkit – the first of its kind for sustainable coastal fisheries
Beyond the Reef: A Journey Towards Sustainable Coastal Fisheries
The Pacific Community has developed a training toolkit on nearshore fishing practices focusing on the more resilient pelagic species beyond the reef edge. The toolkit includes a written manual, a series of training videos entitled “Fish and Tips” and a…
Sixth SPC Regional Technical Meeting on Coastal Fisheries and Aquaculture (RTMCFA6)
The 6 th SPC RTMCFA will discuss and address some of the main technical issues affecting coastal fisheries and aquaculture in support of better evidence-based resource management, the equitable access to resources, and to enhance the sustainable…