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World Malaria Day 2026: Vanuatu’s Progress And The Power Of Zero Malaria Deaths
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 10:19 pm | UNDP
The experience of malaria-free islands offers valuable lessons for other provinces: elimination is achievable when communities are informed, services are accessible, and partnerships are strong. More >>
“What Are We Going To Do With So Much Water?” Addressing Water Security In The Remotest Atolls Of The Marshall Islands
Friday, 20 March 2026, 2:53 pm | UNDP
For families in Utrik, it is a question that signals something new — not just security, but new hope and opportunities: water for gardens, for small businesses, for healthier homes, and for stronger communities. More >>
Fiji’s HIV Epidemic Escalates
Wednesday, 10 December 2025, 3:14 pm | UNDP
New rapid assessment highlights urgent gaps in access to safe injecting equipment, HIV prevention, and stigma-free care among people who inject drugs More >>
AI Risks Sparking A New Era Of Divergence
Wednesday, 3 December 2025, 2:46 pm | UNDP
The report "The Next Great Divergence: Why AI May Widen Inequality Between Countries", highlights that while AI opens important new avenues for development, countries begin transition from highly uneven positions to capture benefits & manage risks More >>
Pentecost Island Celebrates Graduation Of The First Certificate I In Electrotechnology Training
Friday, 14 November 2025, 3:33 pm | UNDP
The intensive 41-day / 336-hour training, delivered over three learning blocks, equipped participants with practical skills in electrical safety, wiring, solar system applications, troubleshooting, and digital tools. More >>
UNDP And FCCC Sign Landmark Agreements To Advance Gender Equality And Rural Electrification In Fiji
Monday, 11 August 2025, 8:01 am | UNDP
The MOU signing ceremony formalised FCCC’s commitment to implementing the Gender Equality Seal for Public Institutions – a globally recognised certification initiative led by UNDP. T More >>
Fiji Police Reaffirm Commitment To Human Rights In The Reform Of The Use Of Force Policy
Thursday, 10 July 2025, 4:25 pm | UNDP
The review of the Use of Force Policy led by the Policy and Research Team of the Fiji Police headquarters included the adoption of a new operational guidance and training tool – the Tactical Options Framework – which was introduced by the ... More >>
A Pacific Call To Action On World Environment And Oceans Day
Sunday, 8 June 2025, 7:46 am | UNDP
Plastic waste is choking our oceans, harming biodiversity, contaminating food chains, and undermining livelihoods. In the Pacific, where the ocean is both a source of sustenance and spiritual identity, the cost is deeply personal. More >>
Strengthening Maritime Safety In Kadavu: Boat Master Licence Training Empowers Coastal Communities
Thursday, 3 April 2025, 5:01 pm | UNDP
The training was delivered in two phases: the first held from 17 to 21 March at Nasegai, and the second from 24 to 28 March in Kavala, reaching participants from the tikina of Nabukelevu, Ravitaki, Sanima, Naceva, Tavuki, Yale, Nakasaleka, and Ono. More >>
Feasibility Study For PNG's Future ECITES: Strengthening Biodiversity Protection And Legal Trade At Border
Monday, 17 February 2025, 12:11 am | UNDP
This advanced automated technology aims to simplify the management of legal trade while enhancing efforts to protect biodiversity and combat illegal wildlife trafficking. More >>
From Pollution To Solution: Fiji’s Vision For A Sustainable Pacific
Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 6:31 pm | UNDP
The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change is leading efforts to combat plastic pollution. Embedded in its National Development Plan (2025-2029) is a vision to position Fiji as a global sustainability leader. More >>
UNDP Delivers 3,000 Emergency Antiretroviral Drugs To Fiji’s Ministry Of Health To Support HIV Surge Response
Thursday, 9 January 2025, 4:26 pm | UNDP
This delivery is in support of Fiji’s ongoing response to the recent surge in HIV infections, ensuring continued treatment access for those living with HIV. More >>
A Quiet Revolution In Greening Global Trade
Tuesday, 19 November 2024, 6:38 pm | UNDP
As COP29 approaches, it is notable that the journey to a sustainable future can be made in incremental steps. ASYCUDA is considered one of these important steps - it is a practical tool that shows how small, scalable solutions can make a real impact ... More >>
Investing In Women Through Collective Action: A Call To Redefine Leadership In Fiji By Munkhtuya Altangerel
Thursday, 8 August 2024, 9:30 am | UNDP
The call for gender equality may be resonating louder than ever before, yet its echoes often fall on deaf ears. We may stand on the precipice of change yet remain at the starting blocks when it comes to seeing concrete action. More >>
Green Climate Fund Approves US$22.6 Million For Tonga Coastal Resilience Project
Thursday, 18 July 2024, 6:22 pm | UNDP
This initiative aims to build the long-term resilience of vulnerable coastal communities and transformative adaptation to the direct impacts of climate change in Tonga. More >>
Recognizing LGBTIQ+ Equality Heroes: Nominate For The International Pride Awards
Saturday, 15 June 2024, 3:27 am | UNDP
The deadline to submit your nominations for the International Pride Awards is on 30 June. More >>
Regional Conference Focuses On Digital Technology And Anti Corruption Efforts In The Pacific
Wednesday, 29 May 2024, 8:23 pm | UNDP
A three-day conference has commenced in Fiji, with discussions focused on the role that Information and Communication Technology (ICT) can play in the fight against corruption across the Pacific. More >>
Australia To Support Second Phase Of Governance For Resilient Development In The Pacific
Thursday, 9 May 2024, 1:59 pm | UNDP
With Pacific Island countries experiencing the increasing impacts of climate change and disasters – alongside subsequent economic and social development challenges – Australia has furthered its support to climate action in the Pacific by committing ... More >>
UNDP Disrupts Global Television Airwaves With Shocking Weather Forecasts From The Future To Mobilize Climate Action
Friday, 22 March 2024, 6:38 pm | UNDP
The Weather Kids campaign, created in partnership with the World Meteorological Organization and The Weather Channel, calls for urgent climate action for the next generations. More >>
COP28:8: Amplifying Pacific Voices For Climate Action
Tuesday, 28 November 2023, 11:23 am | UNDP
In the heart of the Pacific Ocean, a silent crisis unfolds. Amidst the Pacific’s pristine waters and lush greenery, countries are slowly disappearing, their very existence threatened by the continued impacts of climate change. This is not a distant ... More >>
