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Pacific Invasive Species Battlers Armed to Target Widespread Weeds with Natural Enemies
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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July 29, 2024
Natural enemies play a crucial role in the biological control of widespread weeds, offering an environmentally sustainable alternative to chemical herbicides. When prioritising weeds for biological control, several critical criteria must be...
PRESS RELEASE – Regional Workshop on Skills Development Underway in Samoa
Government of Samoa
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July 9, 2024
9 July 2024 APIA, Samoa – The Regional Workshop on Skills Development commenced yesterday (8 July) in Apia, Samoa. This workshop is part of an ongoing commitment to ensure that the PACER Plus Agreement and Arrangement on Labour Mobility are...
The United Nations Resident Coordinator for the UN Multi-Country Office in Samoa presents his Credentials to the Honourable Prime Minister of Samoa.
Government of Samoa
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August 18, 2023
SAMOA, August 18 - Apia, Samoa- 18 August, 2023| Mr. Themba Kalua, the newly appointed United Nations Resident Coordinator (UN RC) for the United Nations Multi-Country Office (UN MCO) for the Cook Islands, Niue, Samoa and Tokelau presented his...
Joint Media Release – Promoting a just green transition for the benefit of all
Government of Samoa
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July 19, 2024
19 July 2024 Apia, Samoa – A just green transition is not just a buzz phrase of the moment. It is in fact a critical issue that every country needs to consider in light of the current climate crisis. This is especially so for small island...
Niue touts Ocean Conservation Credit as innovative climate change solution at COP27
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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January 20, 2023
17 November 2022, Sharm El-Sheikh, COP27 - The small island of Niue in the middle of the vast Pacific Ocean has demonstrated climate change leadership at COP27, showcasing a home-grown innovative solution to raise funds for climate adaptation and...
Niue Ocean Wide Trust spotlighted at COP15
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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January 20, 2023
14 December 2022, Montreal Canada - As negotiations to finalise a global framework to conserve the world’s biodiversity continue in Montreal Canada, Niue, a small Pacific country with unique waters and home to globally significant marine...
Niue advocates for capacity building, financial support for SIDS at plastics treaty negotiations
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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January 20, 2023
02 December 2022, Punta del Este - Niue has called on the international community for capacity building, knowledge and technology transfer, and financial support that prioritises Small Island Developing States (SIDS). This will facilitate the...
The Kiwa Initiative announces new contribution from Australia and launches new call for regional projects to strengthen climate resilience in the Pacific
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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July 17, 2024
Noumea, New Caledonia, July 15th, 2024 Today, the Kiwa Initiative – Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for climate resilience, launches a new call for regional projects (including at least two of the 18 eligible Pacific Island countries and/or...
L’Initiative Kiwa annonce une contribution supplémentaire de l’Australie et lance un nouvel appel à projets régionaux pour renforcer la résilience climatique dans le Pacifique
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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July 17, 2024
Nouméa, Nouvelle-Calédonie, 15 juillet 2024 Aujourd'hui, l'Initiative Kiwa - Solutions fondées sur la Nature (SfN) pour la résilience climatique, lance un nouvel appel à projets régionaux (incluant au moins deux des 18 Etats et/ou territoires...
Does your tongue look like this?
College of Naturopathic Medicine
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May 28, 2024
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Call for Project Concepts: Enhancing Gender Equality Outcomes in the Pacific Developing Member Countries
Asian Development Bank
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July 10, 2024
Background Gender issues vary across the Pacific developing member countries (DMCs) because of various intersecting factors such as levels of economic development; social, cultural, and gender norms; population size and migration trends; as well...
Address by the Prime Minister Hon. Fiame Naomi Mata’afa on WHO – 75th Anniversary Celebration Thursday 13th July, 2023
Government of Samoa
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July 13, 2023
SAMOA, July 13 - Minister of Health, HonValasi Luapitofanua Toogamaga Tafito SeleseleDr. Kim Eva Dickson, WHO Representative for American Samoa, Cook Islands, Niue, Samoa and Tokelau,Visiting colleagues from the WHO Regional and subregional...
Pacific Tourism Organisation and Vanuatu Tourism Office Collaborate on Data Analytics Capacity-Building Workshop in Port Vila
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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July 7, 2024
As the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) in-country visits continue, the SPTO team, in collaboration with the Vanuatu Tourism Office (VTO), was in Port Vila from July 1 to July 5 to conduct a week-long capacity-building workshop. The workshop...
Hawai‘i Hosts FestPAC for the First Time and Strengthens its Bonds with Island Nations
Governor of State of Hawaii
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July 2, 2024
Posted on Jul 1, 2024 in Main Governor Josh Green, M.D., First Lady Jaime Kanani Green, and festival organizers had the honor of hosting the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture (FestPAC) in Hawai‘i for the first time in the festival’s...
Saunoaga a le Palemia le Afioga Fiame Naomi Mataafa i le fa’ailogaina o le 100 Tausaga o Avele i Samoa (12 Iuni, 2024 i le 8:00 am) Luma Maota o le FMFMII, Eleele Fou
Government of Samoa
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June 12, 2024
SAMOA, June 12 - Lau Susuga i le Taitai o le Sauniga – Lau Susuga Ioane Petaia Lau afioga i le Sui Palemia ma Minisita o le Kapeneta Lau afioga Sir Tom & Lady Masters – Kiorana and greetings to you Le afioga i le Peresetene ma le mamalu o tulaga...
Pacific Tourism Organisation Partners with FSM-Yap to Drive Data Excellence for Sustainable Development
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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June 21, 2024
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) in collaboration with the Yap Visitors Bureau (YVB) conducted a week-long in-country workshop (June 10-14) focused on data initiatives and the Digital Measurement and Benchmarking Dashboard under the Pacific...
PRESS RELEASE – Meeting Discusses PACER Plus Benefits and Future
Government of Samoa
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May 20, 2024
SAMOA, May 20 - 21 May 2024 APIA, Samoa – The seventh Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations (PACER) Plus Joint Committee meeting concluded on Friday, 17 May in Apia, Samoa. Hosted from 16-17 May 2024, this important gathering brought...
Pacific Marine Tourism Guidelines Set to Support Sustainable Tourism Practices
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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June 19, 2024
The Pacific Marine Tourism Guidelines is being developed through a collaboration between the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme and the Pacific Tourism Organisation to inform the sustainable development and management of...
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Colorado Secretary of State
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June 17, 2024
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PRESS RELEASE – PASO ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2024, SAMOA RE-ELECTED AS CHAIRPERSON
Government of Samoa
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June 10, 2024
Apia, Samoa/Press Release/10 June 2024 – The Pacific Aviation Safety Office (PASO), welcomed representatives from Member States and a special delegation from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to its Annual General Meeting, held...