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Incorporating circularity for effective management of hazardous waste in the Pacific
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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October 2, 2024
1 October 2024, Port Vila – Hazardous waste generated through industrial activities, energy production, healthcare, agriculture, and from the transport sector is a major waste stream in the Pacific. The challenges faced by the Pacific due to its...
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...
Bina Harbour Processing Plant Project costs SB$1.6 billion to develop
Solomon Islands Government
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September 11, 2024
Bina Harbour Processing Plant Project costs SB$1.6 billion to develop The Bina Harbour Processing Plant project in Malaita Province is estimated to require a capital investment of SB$ 1.6 billion to develop. The Minister of Fisheries and Marine...
Ocean Dialogue unites voices on collaborative action for shared ocean priorities
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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October 15, 2024
Partnerships must become the norm, not the exception. This was emphasised at the Ocean Dialogue convened during the inaugural Global Nature Positive Summit (GNPS) held in Sydney, Australia this week. The dialogue brought together First Nations...
UNITAR Regional Workshop in Fiji Kicks Off for Pacific Leaders to Enhance Skills on Sea and Human Security
UN International Training and Research Center
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October 1, 2024
1 October 2024, Nadi, Fiji – On 1 October 2024, The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) welcomed over 70 participants from government institutions, NGOs, and the private sector from 8 Pacific small island countries to the...
International SOS and Iqarus Strengthen Their Presence in Australia
EIN Presswire
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September 22, 2024
Further solidifying their support to key government agencies across the Pacific International SOS and Iqarus will be at the ICMM World Congress in Brisbane. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, September 23, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- To further solidify their...
International SOS and Iqarus Strengthen Their Presence in Australia
EIN Presswire
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September 22, 2024
Further solidifying their commitment to supporting key government agencies across the Pacific International SOS and Iqarus will be at ICMM in Brisbane. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, September 23, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- To further solidify their joint...
Role of Indigenous communities recognised at world’s first-ever ‘nature positive’ summit
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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October 11, 2024
08 October 2024, Sydney, Australia - The critical role of Indigenous peoples in addressing the triple planetary crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, and plastic pollution was recognised at the inaugural Global Nature Positive Summit (GNPS)...
SPREP Members commend progress and work of Secretariat in 2023
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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September 6, 2024
5 September 2024, Apia Samoa – The Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) continues to strengthen efforts to build a resilient Pacific environment. During the past 31 years, amidst many challenges, SPREP has continued to...
Comer Announces Third Hearing on China’s Political Warfare and the Federal Government’s Failure to Address CCP Influence Operations
House Committee on Oversight and Reform - Washington D.C.
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September 17, 2024
WASHINGTON—House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced a hearing titled “Defending America from the Chinese Communist Party’s Political Warfare, Part III.” This is the third hearing in the Committee’s...
Pacific Islands region waste management challenges under the microscope at Fourth Clean Pacific Roundtable
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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August 6, 2024
5 August 2024, Funafuti Tuvalu - Officials and delegates at the Fourth Clean Pacific Roundtable (4CPRT) have been urged to develop tailor-made waste disposal and management measures that are of practical use and application to circumstances in...
Fourth SPREP Executive Board Meeting opens in Samoa
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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September 5, 2024
Island and Ocean Ecosystems Climate Change Resilience Environmental Monitoring and Governance Waste Management and Pollution Control General News 4 September 2024, Apia Samoa – The crucial role played by the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional...
Press Release – Fourth SPREP Executive Board Meeting opens in Samoa
Government of Samoa
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September 3, 2024
4 September 2024, Apia Samoa – The crucial role played by the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) to ensure a resilient Pacific environment sustaining our livelihoods and natural heritage in harmony with our cultures...
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...
Fourth Clean Pacific Roundtable advances journey towards Cleaner Pacific
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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August 28, 2024
9 August 2024, Funafuti Tuvalu – The Fourth Clean Pacific Roundtable (4CPRT) guided by the theme “Clean Environment. Resilient Oceans. Healthy Communities” has closed with a renewed focus to strengthen regional cooperation, collaboration,...
Pacific Invasive Species Battlers Embrace GEDSI and Traditional Knowledge
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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August 25, 2024
14 August 2024, Rarotonga, Cook Islands - Regional participants attending the sixth Pacific Invasive Learning Network (PILN) meeting reaffirmed the importance of applying Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) and traditional...
Pacific Islands gather in Funafuti for first-ever Plastic Dialogue
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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August 8, 2024
7 August 2024, Funafuti Tuvalu - With the community of nations deadlocked in international negotiations to conclude a global instrument to end plastic pollution by the end of 2024, a first-of-its-kind Plastic Dialogue was convened today in...
PRESS RELEASE – New Zealand supports Samoa to strengthen security and safety at Fale’olo International Airport and CHOGM venues
Government of Samoa
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August 15, 2024
(Thursday 15 August 2024) In preparation for Samoa’s hosting of CHOGM in October, New Zealand has been working with the Government of Samoa to strengthen security measures, and to ensure the safety of CHOGM delegates and visitors. Today, at...
Tuvalu hosts Fourth Clean Pacific Roundtable
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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August 5, 2024
3 August 2024, Funafuti Tuvalu - The Government and the people of Tuvalu have embraced the opportunity to host the Fourth Clean Pacific Roundtable (4CPRT) at the Rt. Hon. Dr Sir Tomasi Puapua Convention Centre (TPCC), Funafuti, from 5 – 9 August...
How the Kingdom of Tonga is dealing with the scourge of End of Life Vehicles
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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August 7, 2024
6 August 2024, Funafuti Tuvalu - The mountain of End of Life Vehicles (ELVs) is an imposing challenge for the Kingdom of Tonga. Statistics show that the main island of Tongatapu has accumulated more than 30,000 ELVs over the years – and with more...