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Nation-wide consultations continue as Solomon Islands moves closer to banning single-use plastics

Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) · September 1, 2023

Solomon Islands will soon become the latest Pacific Island country to enforce a ban on single-use plastics in its efforts to address the plastic pollution crisis. A series of national consultations have been ongoing to inform, engage and receive...

Noumea Convention parties strengthen resolve to protect Pacific’s natural resources and marine environment

Government of Samoa · August 31, 2023

SAMOA, August 31 - 31 August 2023, Apia Samoa – The almost full attendance by parties of the first face-to-face meeting of the Noumea Convention, since 2019 when COVID-19 hit and devastated communities around the world, has signalled our...

VCNO Delivers Remarks at SENEDIA's Defense Innovation Days

U.S. Navy · August 29, 2023

Well, good afternoon, Kim. Thank you very much for that kind introduction. I really do want to take a minute to thank Chairman Reed, who originally encouraged me and gave me this invitation to be part of this year's conference, and for his...

Working together to build resilience across our Pacific

Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) · July 31, 2023

The Pacific Adaptation to Climate Change and Resilience Building (PACRES) project is scheduled to convene its fourth and final Project Steering Committee Meeting and the Intra-ACP Lessons Learned in Climate Change and Disaster Resilience Workshop...

PRESS RELEASE: Outgoing Director of Office and UNESCO Representative to the Pacific States, Ms Nisha, Bids Farewell to Samoa after Nearly Seven Years

Government of Samoa · August 25, 2023

“UNESCO is honoured to be hosted by Samoa since the inception of its Office for the Pacific States in 1983. It has been an enduring partnership between the Member State and the Organization through the years and one that will prove its relevance...

Tonga Tourism Industry Embraces Digital Transformation with Pacific Digital Champions Training

Pacific Tourism Organisation · August 23, 2023

Tongan tourism industry leaders and key stakeholders solidified their dedication to embracing digital transformation. This commitment took shape during their participation in the Pacific Digital Champions training program from 15th-16th August,...

Pacific Met Week ends with Namaka Declaration strengthening commitment to Pacific Met Services

Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) · August 23, 2023

18 August 2023, Nadi Fiji - The Pacific Met Week, comprising of the Sixth Pacific Meteorological Council Meeting (PMC-6), the First Development Partners and Donors Engagement Meeting and the Third Pacific Ministerial Meeting on Meteorology...

Tuvalu Embraces Digital Transformation with SPTO’s Pacific Digital Champions Training Program

Pacific Tourism Organisation · August 22, 2023

The Tuvalu Department of Tourism and its stakeholders embraced the opportunity to progress digital transformation, through the Pacific Tourism Organisations (SPTO) Pacific Digital Champions training program. Funded by the New Zealand Government...

Pacific youth capacity strengthened at inaugural Loss and Damage dialogue

Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) · July 27, 2023

Youth representatives from across the Pacific have had the opportunity to learn firsthand about the issue of loss and damage from experts and experienced climate change negotiators during the inaugural Pacific Small Island Developing States (SIDS)...

State of the Climate in South West Pacific Report

Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) · August 18, 2023

18 August 2023, Nadi Fiji – Weather-related disasters and climate change impacts are unravelling the fabric of society in the South-West Pacific. Sea level rise threatens the future of low-lying islands whilst increasing ocean heat and...

Call for solidarity to strengthen Met services at Third Ministerial Meeting on Meteorology

Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) · August 18, 2023

18 August 2023, Nadi Fiji - Ministers attending the third Ministerial Meeting on Meteorology (PMMM-3) in Nadi, Fiji, have been urged to stand in solidarity to strengthen weather, climate, water, ocean and related development services in the...

Link between weather reports and aviation safety highlighted at PMC-6

Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) · August 15, 2023

15 August 2023, Nadi Fiji - Weather reports, forecasts and charts issued by Meteorological Services are critical to the aviation industry. That’s what members of the Pacific Meteorological Council heard from a user of meteorological products at...

Knowledge Sharing – unveiling remarkable achievements, valuable lessons, and opportunities for the Inform Project

Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) · August 14, 2023

The Inform Project Regional Meeting provided a platform to highlight notable achievements and valuable lessons learned throughout its implementation period. Held on 20 – 21 June, in Nadi, Suva, the meeting presented an array of opportunities that...

New Battler Series aimed at managing invasive species at points of entry published

Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) · August 10, 2023

18 July 2023, Apia Samoa - A newly published Battler Series has been added to the Pacific’s arsenal in efforts to restore island resilience through invasive species management. The Clean Boats, Clean Ports Framework, is the 18th Battler Series...

Secretary-General appoints Mr. Themba Kalua of Malawi as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Samoa

Government of Samoa · August 10, 2023

The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed Mr. Themba Kalua of Malawi as the United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator in Samoa, with the host government’s approval. Based in Apia, Samoa, Mr. Kalua will head the Samoa...

Papua New Guinea becomes the 19th signatory of the Pacific Leader’s Sustainable Tourism Commitment

Pacific Tourism Organisation · August 10, 2023

The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) has welcomed Papua New Guinea as the most recent signatory of the Pacific Leader’s Sustainable Tourism Commitment (SOC), which consolidates support for collective action on the implementation of the Pacific...

Curtain falls on the final PACRES Steering Committee and Lessons Learned Meeting

Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) · August 9, 2023

4 August 2023, Nadi, Fiji. Following a week of comprehensive and informative sessions and dialogue, partner countries and delivery partners brought the fourth and final Steering Committee meeting and Lessons Learned workshop for the European Union...

Greening the 2023 International Va’a Federation World Distance Championship

Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) · August 9, 2023

04 August 2023, Apia Samoa - A partnership between the Government of Samoa, the Samoa Outrigger Canoe Association (SOCA) and the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) to make the International Va’a Federation World...

PACRES Countries reflect on their challenges and Lessons Learned

Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) · August 7, 2023

3 August 2023, Nadi, Fiji. Implementing countries for the European Union Intra-ACP GCCA+ Pacific Adaptation to Climate Change and Resilience Building (PACRES) project have spotlighted their challenges and recommendations for best practice at the...

Pacific Tourism Data Initiative is transitioning to a new home with the Pacific Tourism Organisation

Pacific Tourism Organisation · August 3, 2023

The Pacific Tourism Organisation is pleased to announce the transition of the Pacific Tourism Data Initiative (PTDI) from its current home at the New Zealand Tourism Research Institute (NZTRI) based at the Auckland University of Technology (AUT)...