Niue
04 Sep 2012
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SIDS Policy and Practice
30 August 2012: The 43rd Pacific Islands Forum convened in Rarotonga, the Cook Islands, from 28-30 August 2012, under the theme of “Large Oceans Island States – the Pacific Challenge.” Issues discussed at the meeting included the outcomes of the recent UN Conference on Sustainable Development (UNCSD, or Rio+20), the Oceanscape initiative, climate change, and radioactive contaminants in the Marshall Islands. The 43rd PIF Communique includes the key commitments of Pacific Leaders.
On the outcomes...
04 Sep 2012
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SIDS Policy and Practice
29 August 2012: Seven Pacific Island Countries have exchanged a total of eight Maritime Boundary Agreements, on the sidelines of the 43rd Pacific Islands Forum, which is convening in Rarotonga, the Cook Islands, from 28-30 August 2012. The treaties are expected to provide a more accurate and secure basis for the management of the Pacific Ocean, including in the areas of fishing activity, marine environmental protection, marine research and the management and exploration of natural resources....
04 Sep 2012
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SIDS Policy and Practice
27 August 2012: The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) announced the outcomes of the 21st Smaller Island States (SIS) Leaders Meeting, held in Raratonga, the Cook Islands, on 27 August 2012. The meeting took decisions on the SIS Development Fund, financing for climate change, tourism and trade.
On the SIS Development Fund, Leaders agreed to a programme-based approach for securing additional resources from development partners. On sustainable financing for climate change, Leaders welcomed...
09 Aug 2012
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SIDS Policy and Practice
August 2012: Ministers of Pacific Island Countries have agreed on a regional cultural strategy, titled “Regional Cultural Strategy: Investing in Pacific Cultures 2010-2020.” The Cultural Strategy provides policy guidance for the Pacific, to assist in developing the cultural sector and promoting of Pacific cultures. The Strategy – mandated by the Pacific Plan – was adopted during the 11th Pacific Arts Festival, which convened from 2-11 July 2012, in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
The...
07 Aug 2012
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SIDS Policy and Practice
2 August 2012: The Pacific Plan Action Committee (PPAC) held a meeting ahead of the 43rd Pacific Islands Forum (PIF 43), to monitor progress on elements of the Plan. The 2012 Annual Pacific Plan Progress Report was presented to the Committee.
The Report is based on progress reports from the PIF Secretariat (PIFS) and other members of the Council of Regional Organisations in the Pacific (CROP) as well as international agencies. It addresses issues relating to education, tourism and trade, among...
