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SPC, 65 Years Of Commitment To The Region
Thursday, 16 February 2012, 3:07 pm | Secretariat of the Pacific Community
“The SPC mission is to help the Pacific Island people respond effectively to the challenges they face, and make informed decisions about their future and the future they wish to leave for the generations to follow.” said Dr. Jimmie Rodgers, Director ... More >>
Long-Term Future Of SPC Under Review
Tuesday, 14 February 2012, 12:53 pm | Secretariat of the Pacific Community
The Secretariat of the South Pacific Community (SPC) is poised to review its key strategic direction for the next fifty years. An independent, external review process will take place over the next three months. In Fiji after five days at SPC Headquarters ... More >>
Deep Seabed Minerals Licence For Nauru
Monday, 13 February 2012, 2:58 pm | Secretariat of the Pacific Community
10th February 2012 With the International Seabed Authority (ISA) granting Nauru Ocean Resources Incorporation (NORI), a Nauru registered exploration company, the right to explore for deep seabed minerals in the International Seabed Area (known as “the ... More >>
Independent external review of SPC
Tuesday, 31 January 2012, 6:18 pm | Secretariat of the Pacific Community
Over the next three months, a seven-member team will conduct an independent external review of the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC). More >>
Information Sheets to Better Save Reef Fisheries
Tuesday, 31 January 2012, 1:53 pm | Secretariat of the Pacific Community
Sea cucumbers, lobsters and other fish species are in danger of disappearing from Pacific island fisheries unless they are protected by villagers and local fishermen through measures recommended by a new series of information sheets. Actions such ... More >>
Overfishing of western Pacific bigeye tuna continues
Wednesday, 11 January 2012, 12:56 pm | Secretariat of the Pacific Community
Overfishing of bigeye tuna continues in the western and central Pacific tuna fishery, the world’s biggest tuna fishery, according to the 2010 tuna fishery assessment report released this month by the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC). More >>
SPREP News Early Dec 2011
Monday, 12 December 2011, 12:26 pm | Secretariat of the Pacific Community
Headlines • Niue urges world leaders to leave legacy of action at climate conference • “Pacific Climate Futures” launched in Durban • Pacific at COP17: Nauru President calls for bold action • PACC countries grateful to donors More >>
Updates From Cop17: "Pacific Climate Futures" Launched
Monday, 12 December 2011, 10:45 am | Secretariat of the Pacific Community
The UN Climate Change Conference in South Africa was the backdrop for the launch of two new landmark resources that have a crucial role for the Pacific region. The report Climate Change in the Pacific: Scientific Assessment and New Research as well ... More >>
Updates From Cop17: Grenada Commemorates Four Years As Chair
Monday, 12 December 2011, 10:41 am | Secretariat of the Pacific Community
The Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) gathered in unity yet again last night to commemorate the work of Grenada and all members. Grenada became Chair of AOSIS in 2007. Next year the Chair of AOSIS will be held by Nauru. Fourteen Pacific island ... More >>
Updates From COP17: Niue Urges World Leaders To Leave Legacy
Monday, 12 December 2011, 10:38 am | Secretariat of the Pacific Community
"The politics of climate change is broken into three parts," said the Premier of Niue, Hon. Toke Talagi. "One is to do with the risk assessment of the information being given to us from scientists and whether it is perceived as low, medium or high. ... More >>
SOPAC Russell Howorth Opening Address Speech-GIS Conference
Tuesday, 29 November 2011, 4:20 pm | Secretariat of the Pacific Community
Every effort would be made to ensure that Geographic Information System (GIS) and Remote Sensing are adequately resourced to serve the needs of the Pacific region. The commitment was made by the Director of the SOPAC Division of the Secretariat ... More >>
SPC And GIZ Announce Assistance To Pacific Coastal Fisheries
Friday, 25 November 2011, 1:50 pm | Secretariat of the Pacific Community
Pacific Islanders have long depended on the marine environment as a vital part of their social and economic development. The majority of Pacific Islands are atolls and small islands surrounded by coral reefs, where the principal targets are coastal ... More >>
United States Ambassador Commends SPC
Friday, 18 November 2011, 12:20 pm | Secretariat of the Pacific Community
The United States of America's representative commended the work of the Secretariat of the Pacific Community, calling it the 'premier technical regional organisation in the Pacific' at the 7th Conference of the Pacific Community in Noumea, New Caledonia. More >>
Pacific Food Entrepreneurs Find New Uses For Old Ingredients
Wednesday, 16 November 2011, 2:50 pm | Secretariat of the Pacific Community
SPC Assists With Product Development And Market Access Wednesday 16 November 2011, Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC), Suva, Fiji – Ni-Vanuatu food entrepreneur Votausi Mackenzie-Reur has, quite literally, put her money where her mouth is. A ... More >>
Pacific: Monitoring for responsible seabed mining practices
Tuesday, 15 November 2011, 4:22 pm | Secretariat of the Pacific Community
Careful monitoring before, during and after the impending deep seabed mineral mining off the shores of Papua New Guinea will provide the hard data that will guide the responsible deep seabed mining practices of the future. More >>
Pacific Nations Commit To Ensuring Food And Water Security
Thursday, 10 November 2011, 11:20 am | Secretariat of the Pacific Community
Pacific Island government leaders and ministers as well as their metropolitan counterparts attending the 7th Conference of the Pacific Community in New Caledonia this week recognised the importance of ensuring that food and water security can be maintained ... More >>
PNG And Petroleum– An Indelible Experience
Wednesday, 9 November 2011, 3:05 pm | Secretariat of the Pacific Community
Having spent much of his working life in Papua New Guinea, petroleum geologist Michael McWalter has seen the development of the petroleum industry within PNG, and has come to call that country his home. More >>
Climate Change Impact On Food Hits Home
Monday, 7 November 2011, 4:19 pm | Secretariat of the Pacific Community
The theme of 7th Conference of the Pacific Community - Climate change and food security: Managing risks for sustainable development - is one that hits home for Pacific Island delegates gathered in Noumea, New Caledonia this week. More >>
Pacific Nations Discuss Climate Change Impact On Essentials
Monday, 7 November 2011, 3:28 pm | Secretariat of the Pacific Community
Heads of government, ministers and ambassadors from 22 Pacific Island countries and territories (PICTs) and Australia, France, New Zealand and the USA will gather in Noumea, New Caledonia on Monday for the 7th Conference of the Pacific Community to ... More >>
SPC Brings Youth Unemployment Issue To The Fore
Monday, 7 November 2011, 2:18 pm | Secretariat of the Pacific Community
Pacific government officials and aid donors deliberated on youth unemployment — the number one issue facing young people in the Pacific today — at a key regional development meeting in Noumea, New Caledonia this week. More >>
