It’s time to wake up to the importance of ocean health
The recent UN Ocean Conference in Lisbon focused on solutions to conserve and sustainably manage the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development — the heart of SDG14 - life below water.
Pacific Leaders take Pacific solutions to the United Nations Oceans Conference
Pacific solutions to the global ocean crisis took centre stage at the recent United Nations Ocean Conference.
Leaders urged to keep culture a development priority
Pacific Island leaders gathered in Suva, Fiji this week to mark the opening of the Na Wekaqu Noqu iYau (My Relationships are my Heritage and Wealth) Multimedia Exhibition and launch of the Pacific Regional Culture Strategy 2022-2032.
New Zealand announces 10million in climate financing to secure Pacific food crops for future generations
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced NZ10million in new funding to support the Blue Pacific seed bank and genetic resources at the Pacific Community (SPC) Centre for Pacific Crops and Trees (CePaCT).
Solomon Islands Independence Day
Malaita, Solomon Island -credit: Wikimedia commons, Leocadio Sebastian
The Pacific Community – a new name for a new millennium: The Pacific Community at 75
SPC’s sixth decade was one of its most dynamic. It gained a new identity but more importantly became more responsive, placing a premium on operating transparently and being accountable to members and development partners.
SPC's 75th Anniversary: New Framework to build resilience to climate change and disasters in the Pacific Islands
The Pacific Community turned 75 on the 6th of February 2022. As we mark 75 years of the Pacific Community’s Service to the region, on the 6th of each month we will feature a key moment in history for the organization.
United States of America Independence Day
Photo: Wikimedia Commons, King of Hearts