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All sectors unite in Choiseul for climate change adaptation

Thursday, 24 January 2013, 6:27 pm | Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Pr

24 January, 2013 - The people of Choiseul Province of the Solomon Islands have watched climate change affect resources that are vital to their livelihoods. To help combat this, a new project to strengthen natural ecosystems will help enhance their food ... More >>

Pacific Islander Wins Award for Turtle Conservation

Monday, 7 May 2012, 4:50 pm | Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Pr

Mr George Petro, of the Vanuatu NGO and Theatre Group Wan Smol Bag , has been recognised internationally for his tireless efforts in turtle conservation in his country. More >>

Second Edition of Pacific Climate Change Framework Launched

Friday, 16 September 2011, 2:02 pm | Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Pr

The Second Edition of the Pacific Islands Framework for Action on Climate Change 2006 – 2015 was launched in Samoa at the 22nd Annual meeting of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme. More >>

Pacific: Little People, Environmental Giants

Thursday, 15 September 2011, 3:23 pm | Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Pr

Environmental governance in the Pacific was a topic for panelists at the Pacific Environment Forum in Samoa. One of the topics for this panel was “empowering young people to be environmental leaders in environmental management; youth perspective” ... More >>

PACC Review meeting concludes on a high note

Saturday, 13 August 2011, 1:50 pm | Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Pr

12 August, Port Vila, Vanuatu - The second annual review meeting for the Pacific Adaptation to Climate Change (PACC) Project came to a conclusion today at the Lelagon Hotel, Port Vila Vanuatu. More >>

Micronesia endorses Pacific Adaptation to Climate Change

Wednesday, 10 August 2011, 5:28 pm | Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Pr

Support for the Pacific Adaptation to Climate Change (PACC) Project to be ingrained as a strategy alongside the Micronesian Challenge Framework was endorsed at the 15th Micronesian Chief Executives’ Summit. More >>

Residents of Epi Island, Vanuatu to have all weather roads

Tuesday, 9 August 2011, 2:58 pm | Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Pr

By 2013 the 3,000 residents on the island of Epi in Vanuatu will have access to all villages through a new road and the relocation of the island’s main airstrip, as part of the Pacific Adaptation to Climate Change (PACC) project. More >>

Pacific Adaptation to Climate Change Review meeting underway

Tuesday, 9 August 2011, 12:25 pm | Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Pr

A week long review meeting for the Pacific Adaptation to Climate Change (PACC) is officially underway at the Le Lagon Conference Room in Port Vila, Vanuatu. More >>

Pacific discussions towards a green economy begins

Thursday, 21 July 2011, 3:06 pm | Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Pr

The Pacific discussions on green growth commenced today with an Open Forum which aims to promote discussion and awareness of the issues that surround the theme of Rio+20, “green economy in the context of sustainable development and poverty alleviation”. More >>

World Environment Day Message

Saturday, 4 June 2011, 4:19 pm | Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Pr

World Environment Day Message Marine training to prevent invasive species at ports Pacific Invasive Learning Network Soundbites electronic newsletter (link) Statement by David Sheppard Director of the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment ... More >>

Agreement strengthens partnership

Saturday, 28 May 2011, 12:54 pm | Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Pr

Agreement strengthens partnership between Pacific and Caribbean 5/26/2011 Rosalie Nongebatu - Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation More >>

Pacific Renewable Energy documentary series

Saturday, 14 May 2011, 5:18 pm | Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Pr

11 Pacific island countries will be telling their stories on Renewable Energy through a series of documentaries commissioned by the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP). These stories will mainly focus on the successes and ... More >>

Niue hosting the biggest Pacific climate change conference

Friday, 11 March 2011, 12:49 pm | Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Pr

Over 100 people will gather next week in Alofi, Niue to discuss an issue that is at the forefront of the region - climate change. More >>

Pacific Islands Roundtable For Nature Conservation

Wednesday, 14 July 2010, 5:17 pm | Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Pr

The Pacific Islands Roundtable for Nature Conservation calls upon Pacific Island countries to commit to investing in natural solutions to reduce the impacts of environmental and climate change as a matter of urgency. More >>

 
 
 
 
 

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