Ivanancy Vunikura: Navigating the Waves of Change
In April 2021, the Pacific Community (SPC) coordinated the 14th Triennial Conference of Pacific Women and the 7th Meeting of the Pacific Ministers for Women, hosted by the Government of French Polynesia. The conference brought together decision-makers,…
Mothers are holders of traditional knowledge
In April 2021, the Pacific Community (SPC) has coordinated the 14th Triennial Conference of Pacific Women and the 7th Meeting of the Pacific Ministers for Women, hosted by the Government of French Polynesia. The conference brought together decision-…
Pacific islands call for coordinated regional approach to ocean observing
Photo credit: SPC/Adrien Lauranceau-Moineau
Representatives from 14 Pacific island country meteorological services and other ocean observing agencies met last week on the occasion of a 4-day Pacific Islands Workshop on Ocean Observations and Data…
Women at the Helm of Ocean Stewardship
In April 2021, the Pacific Community (SPC) coordinated the 14th Triennial Conference of Pacific Women and the 7th Meeting of the Pacific Ministers for Women, hosted by the Government of French Polynesia. The conference brought together decision-…
Let’s up lift efforts to restore our Pacific lands as we mark Desertification and Drought Day
Degraded land in Labasa, Fiji
As the UN and communities worldwide mark Desertification and Drought Day, the Pacific Community’s Land Resources Division (LRD) is strengthening its support for the sustainable restoration and management of Pacific countries…
Pacific Organic Farmers Call for Innovative Solutions to Sustainable Food Systems Effort
Innovative approaches to manage natural resources to strengthen food security and poverty alleviation and contribute to the wellbeing of the Pacific people was called for by the Pacific organic movement during a virtual dialogue last week.
The Dialogue…
Stats of the week: Family Remittance - Recovery and resilience through digital and financial inclusion
Remittances to Fij grew by 34.6% between Q4 2019 and Q4 2020.
This week we celebrate International Day of Family Remittance: Recovery and resilience through digital and financial inclusion.
A healthy Pacific population for a healthy future
My name is Dr Berlin Kafoa and in June 2021 I became the new Director for the Public Health Division at the Pacific Community (SPC). The Public Health Division (PHD) supports SPC’s members through the provision of assistance in public health surveillance…
Fiji food safety prioritised in new online training
Increasing food safety initiatives in Fiji has been prioritized under a new online course offered by the Pacific Community (SPC) in partnership with the Fiji Ministry of Agriculture (MoA).
The Paravet Meat Inspection Hygiene and Food Safety training…
Regional heads chart way forward for the livestock sector
Strengthening disease surveillance in livestock and emergency response in the region was highlighted at the consultation of the Pacific Heads of Veterinary and Animal Production Services (PHOVAPS) network on Friday, May 28.
The Consultation on Animal…