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S04 - E10: Pacific Voices at COP27 - '1.5 to stay alive' for the blue pacific continent. from 2022-11-18T03:46:20
The solidarity amongst the pacific islands delegation to conserve our region and protect it from the ongoing impacts of climate change was evident at the United Nations Climate Change co...
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S04 - E09: 50th Anniversary of the Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture - ‘Our future is in our past’ from 2022-11-03T22:45:08
For half a century the Pacific Community has been working in collaboration with pacific islands countries and territories to preserve, protect and promote the regions unique traditions a...
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S04 - E08: Creating the winds of change in Pacific Education from 2022-10-13T22:27:05
In early September 2022, the fourth cycle report of the Pacific Islands Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (PILNA) was launched in Suva Fiji.
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S04 - E07: Building Research Capacity for food security from 2022-08-26T00:22:50
To ensure the region has the capacity and the technical know- how to advance agriculture and aquaculture in the region, a new cadre of experts are being trained through the Australian Ce...
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S04 - E06: The 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent from 2022-08-04T21:28:19
Pacific Islands Leaders met in Suva Fiji in July 2022, where the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent was endorsed. The strategy focuses on seven key thematic areas: politica...
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SO4 - EO5: Safeguarding Pacific Health from 2022-06-15T23:35:41
From the onset of the COVID 19 pandemic, the Pacific Community has worked with donor agencies and partners to strengthen and safeguard the health of Pacific Islanders.
SO4-E04: Island Innovation and Clinton Global Initiative shine spotlight on Pacific Food Systems from 2022-05-29T22:47:49
S04-E03: Growing 'Green Gold' in the Pacific from 2022-04-21T22:48:41
As the Pacific region looks towards a post COVID economy, the potential of cocoa is seen as a valuable resource for small hold farmers. Known by local farmers as green gold, the quality of Pacif...
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S04-E02: A new Pacific champion for gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls from 2022-03-25T02:25:08
The Pacific Community (SPC) has announced the appointment of Mereseini Rakuita as its ‘Principal Strategic Lead – Pacific Women’. Ms Rakuita will champion the organisation’s work on gender ...
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S04-E01: In the aftermath of Tonga's Hunga volcano eruption from 2022-02-14T22:21:35
On Saturday 15 January 2022, the Hunga volcano erupted sending a plume of ash and volcanic gas 30 kilometers into the atmosphere and generating tsunami waves across the Pacific. Th...
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Special Edition Podcast: SPC looks to the future at CRGA 51 and 12th Conference sessions from 2021-12-13T05:43:14
CRGA 51 and the 12th Conference of the Pacific Community saw the adoption of new strategic plan for the organization and a new star on the SPC flag. We highlight some of the key outcomes in this...
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S03-E08: Saving Our Bacon from 2021-11-21T22:08:34
Traditional and cultural ceremonies in the Pacific would not be complete without a feast, which almost always includes pork and pork products. It is difficult to imagine a function witho...
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S03-E07: From the Field to the Fork : Food Systems in the Pacific from 2021-09-17T11:35:24
The importance of securing and ensuring sustainable use of the regions agricultural commodities, fisheries resources and forests was the underlying focus at the Seventh Regional Meeting ...
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S3-E6: Atoll nations establishing water security from 2021-08-09T21:59:53
Building on the successful implementation of the Strengthening Water Security of Vulnerable Island States program, the Pacific Community is assisting member states to improve access ...
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S03-E06: Atoll nations establishing water security from 2021-08-09T21:59:53
Building on the successful implementation of the Strengthening Water Security of Vulnerable Island States program, the Pacific Community is assisting member states to improve access ...
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S03-E05: The Future is Blue from 2021-07-06T05:39:07
More than 16,000 Pacific people work in the Maritime sector. Across the Pacific, local restrictions have severely curtailed access to supplies like fuel for local fishing boats, bringing to ...
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E03-E04: The Future is Blue from 2021-07-06T05:39:07
More than 16,000 Pacific people work in the Maritime sector. Across the Pacific, local restrictions have severely curtailed access to supplies like fuel for local fishing boats, bringing to ...
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S03-E04 (Part One): A preview for the 14th Triennial Conference of Pacific Women from 2021-04-26T06:33:42
The 14th Triennial Conference of Pacific Women and the 7th Meeting of Pacific Ministers for Women will be held from 27-29 April and 4 May respectively. Hosted by French Polynesia, this year...
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S03-E04: A preview for the 14th Triennial Conference of Pacific Women from 2021-04-26T06:33:42
The 14th Triennial Conference of Pacific Women and the 7th Meeting of Pacific Ministers for Women will be held from 27-29 April and 4 May respectively. Hosted by French Polynesia, this year...
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S03-E03: Inside the Salad Bowl from 2021-04-07T21:48:44
Sigatoka Valley is known as the 'Salad Bowl' of Fiji proving a majority of the islands fresh fruits and vegetables. But this highly fertile region also attracts hungry pests eager to tak...
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S03-E02: Finding Tokelau's underground treasure from 2021-03-05T04:10:44
Tokelau is one of the smallest and most remote nations in the world, consisting of three coral atolls in the middle of the Pacific Ocean where clean drinking water is scarce. Listen
S03-E01: Reflection on 2020- COVID challenges and impacts from 2021-02-04T01:44:43
Bula, bon jour, and welcome to a new season of the Pacific Way Podcast.
In this season opener, we take a journey back to 2020 and look at how, we as people of the pacific are working to o...
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CRGA 50: Australia and SPC continuing partnership from 2020-11-18T00:09:18
Australia and the Pacific Community (SPC) have renewed their longstanding partnership, reaffirming their commitment to supporting the sustainable development of the Pacific.
Australia wil...
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S02-SE: Strengthening food security, access to clean drinking water & renewable energy access for Pacific people from 2020-09-01T01:37:37
The European Union (EU) and the Pacific Community (SPC) have today launched three new projects that will help address the social and economic impacts of COVID-19, whilst supporting longer-term e...
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S02-SE: First Flight for the Pacific Humanitarian Pathway from 2020-08-14T03:22:56
The recently introduced Pacific Humanitarian Pathway on COVID-19 (PHP-C) was in focus this month with the first flight of medical supplies departing Nadi, Fiji bound for Port Moresby in PNG. The...
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S02 Special Edition: SPC's Women in Agriculture Campaign from 2020-07-31T23:40:20
The two-week Women in Agriculture Campaign concludes today with an awards ceremony recognising the hard work of Women who have contributed more than 15 years of service towards the Pacific Commu...
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S02 Special Edition: Tilapia fish farms casting wider nets from 2020-07-13T02:26:32
Ensuring Food security in the midst of COVID-19 has become a priority across the Pacific, with limited imports increasing the demand for local staples. However, the instinct for survival and sel...
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S02 Special Edition: Seeds for Life from 2020-05-29T01:22:03
This week the Pacific Community (SPC) handed over 350kg vegetable seeds and 400 tissue culture plants to the Fiji Ministry of Agriculture (MOA). The event was part of Pacific Seeds for Life (PS4...
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S02 Special Edition: Report from the Head of Fisheries Meeting from 2020-05-25T20:53:46
Some reflections on this years Head of Fisheries Meeting, held virtually under the cloud of COVID-19.
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S02 Special Edition: COVID-19 in the Pacific from 2020-04-19T00:31:45
The arrival of COVID-19 in the Pacific is changing the way the region works. In this edition of the Podcast we hear how SPC is adjusting to the crisis, while ensuring that its core work continue...
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S02-E10: No cyclone will chase us away from 2020-02-21T02:10:19
Niue suffered significant damage during cyclone Heta in January 2004, sustaining winds greater than 240km/h, classifying it as a category 4-5 cyclone. The Niue Hospital and dwellings near the sh...
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S02-Special Edition: EU commits 3 million euros for health security in the Pacific from 2020-02-19T03:23:06
The European Union (EU) has provided EUR 3 million (FJD 7.2 million) to the Pacific Community’s to strengthen health security in the Pacific.
The Public Health Surveillance Network Servic...
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S02-09: Keeping watch on the ring of fire from 2020-02-09T22:23:52
Papua New Guinea sits on the 'ring of fire' and has a history of volcanic activity. A volcanic eruption can be devastating to local communities, so the government is working with SPC's Building ...
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S02-08: Escape to Santo from 2020-01-24T03:21:23
The eruption of the Manaro volcano in Vanuatu caught many off guard and forced thousands residents of villages in the area to evacuate. Vanuatu is now working to ensure they are bett...
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S02-07: Preparing youth for disaster in Samoa from 2019-12-20T09:28:33
While strong public awareness efforts about disaster preparation are underway across the Pacific, how can officials be certain they are reaching the regions most vulnerable populations? Would a ...
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S02-06: Using drama to battle domestic violence from 2019-12-09T22:33:34
Our weekly podcast comes a bit early this week as we mark the end of 16 Days of Activism with a program about how the Solomon Islands is using drama to tackle the issue of domestic violence.&nbs...
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S02-05: From Decca to London from 2019-12-05T21:24:49
New water and electricity supply schemes have been officially opened on Kiritimati Island, providing greener energy sources and improving access to clean drinking water for the local hospital an...
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S02-SpecialEdition: NZ Pacific Reset from 2019-12-03T23:21:56
New Zealand’s strong commitment to supporting sustainable development in the Pacific was highlighted during a small ceremony this week, which marked the official extension of its partnershi...
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S02-04: Pacific Surveying from 2019-11-28T21:59:44
Understanding where we are and where things are in relation to us has always been important. Anyone who has ever used a smartphone app to locate themselves or search for driving directions...
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S02-03: Safety at Sea from 2019-11-21T21:40:09
For centuries, pacific people have traveled across the vast oceans using traditional canoes and other means of transportation. Today hundreds of thousands of people are dependent on sea and ship...
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S02-02: NCDs in the Pacific from 2019-11-14T22:23:17
NCDs are now the leading cause of death, disease and disability in the Pacific and diabetes prevalence is 3 to 4 times higher than elsewhere in the world. Left unchecked, NCDs will cause serious...
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S02-01: New Future for Tilapia Farmers from 2019-11-11T22:39:27
A local tilapia fish farmer is inspiring change in Fiji. With some investment and a little training, the farm has become a model operation, showing the way for other farmers to see success in ti...
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CRGA 49 and 11th Conference- A sustainable future for the Blue Pacific from 2019-06-28T02:06:52
Representatives of the 26 countries and territories that govern the Pacific Community (SPC) have gathered in Noumea, New Caledonia for the 49th meeting of the Committee of Representatives of Gov...
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CRGA 49 and 11th Conference- SPC and SPREP Agreement from 2019-06-21T00:54:32
Representatives of the 26 countries and territories that govern the Pacific Community (SPC) have gathered in Noumea, New Caledonia for the 49th meeting of the Committee of Representatives of Gov...
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CRGA 49 and 11th Conference- Partners and Donors from 2019-06-20T05:16:25
Representatives of the 26 countries and territories that govern the Pacific Community (SPC) have gathered in Noumea, New Caledonia for the 49th meeting of the Committee of Re...
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CRGA 49 and 11th Conference- Interactive Sessions from 2019-06-19T01:08:31
Representatives of the 26 countries and territories that govern the Pacific Community (SPC) have gathered in Noumea, New Caledonia for the 49th meeting of the Committee of Representati...
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CRGA 49 and 11th Conference First Day from 2019-06-18T06:15:21
Representatives of the 26 countries and territories that govern the Pacific Community (SPC) have gathered in Noumea, New Caledonia for the 49th meeting of the Committee of Representati...
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PW Special Edition: Resilient Voices PRM19 from 2019-05-02T20:46:12
The inaugural Pacific Resilience Meeting (PRM) under the theme, ‘Youth Futures in a Resilient Pacific’ took place in Suva, Fiji this week. The event showcased inspiring examples of youth action,...
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PW Special Edition: International Women's Day from 2019-03-08T04:10:31
Fiji Minister for Women, Hon. Mereseini Vunidawa joins SPC's Deputy Director General Audrey Aumua, and FWCC Coordinator Shamima Ali, for a discussion on the advancement of gender equality in the...
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PW Special Edition: Women in Science from 2019-02-19T02:54:52
To mark the 4th Annual International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the Pacific Way team spoke to a few of the Pacific Community women who are leading the way in scientific work for the regi...
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S01-05: Resilience in the face of Disaster: from 2019-01-14T02:53:24
In the Pacific adapting to climate change is already a way of life. Learn how the people of the Marshall Islands are dealing with drought conditions as they face of future of climate extremes. &...
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S01-04: Changing Lives in the Atolls from 2018-12-04T03:16:46
On the atolls of Kiribati, finding and maintaining safe drinking water is an ongoing challenge. A growing population and the pressure of climate change are making this challenge even more difficult.
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S01-03: Dividing the Earth from 2018-10-30T04:22:22
In this episode of Pacific Way we learn about Pacific women breaking new ground in Surveying, including one who's very name means to 'Divide the Earth'.
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S01-02: Empowering Pacific Women from 2018-09-25T21:54:51
Between 2015 and 2016 the Republic of the Marshall Islands was severely impacted by a prolonged drought. The production of handcrafts was one of the activities heavily impacted.
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S01-01 The Happy Chicken from 2018-02-28T04:45:41
After cyclone Pam, the people of Tanna Island are rebuilding their lives with a focus on strengthening resilience and sustainability.
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