Niue
29 Feb 2012
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SIDS Policy and Practice
22 February 2012: The Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) convened a workshop that aimed to assist Pacific Island countries and territories in strengthening the production of valuable crops, through better management of pests and diseases.
The woorkshop, which convened from 19-24 February 2012, in Sigatoka, Fiji, also marked the launch of a joint SPC, Australian Center for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR), University of Queensland, and The World Vegetable Centre project aimed...
28 Feb 2012
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SIDS Policy and Practice
13 February 2012: The first training for the Clean Pacific Campaign highlighted waste minimization options and issues related to marine pollution and the disposal of electronic/electrical goods, asbestos and hazardous chemicals. Hosted by the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP), the workshop was part of SPREP’s designated campaign for 2012, which is encouraging improved management of waste and pollution in the Pacific.
The workshop took place in Nadi, Fiji,...
28 Feb 2012
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SIDS Policy and Practice
20 February 2012: The Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) has announced the publication of a guide to help Pacific reporters produce news items on electronic and electrical waste (e-waste) issues. The guide highlights the legal, social, economic, health and environment implications of e-waste, and suggests activities to enable the news room to explore story ideas on the issue.
The guide was produced in partnership with the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural...
16 Feb 2012
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SIDS Policy and Practice
6 February 2012: The Pacific Adaptation to Climate Change (PACC) project, under the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP), has completed its series of Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) workshops, with a third and final workshop held in Apia, Samoa, from 6-9 February 2012. The final workshop focused on the coastal sector.
The workshop brought together participants from 14 member countries – Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Marshall Islands, Nauru,...
15 Feb 2012
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SIDS Policy and Practice
10 February 2012: The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) hosted a planning workshop for Pacific Plan Desk Officers to encourage collaboration between Smaller Island States (SIS) and the work of PIFS. The Pacific Plan is the Pacific Island Countries (PICs) cooperative framework for addressing economic growth, sustainable development, good governance and security.
The workshop, held from 7-10 February 2012, in Suva, Fiji, highlighted activities within PIFS Programmes and other agencies...
