SPC

SPC Announces Awards for International Year of Forests
admin | 26 Apr 2011 | [SPC Press Release...
To commemorate the 2011 International Year of Forests (IYF), the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) announced it will offer awards for forest-related activities, along with a poster and essay competition. The competition aims to recognize the contributions of individuals, groups, communities and companies that contribute to the sustainable management and development of forest and tree resources.According to SPC, award categories include: the Forest Entrepreneur Award, awarded to an...
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SPC Works to Improve Internet Governance and ICT Support in Pacific
admin | 26 Apr 2011 | [SPC IGF Press...
 The Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) convened the inaugural meeting of Pacific Internet Governance Forum (Pacific IGF) in Noumea, New Caledonia, from 9-10 April 2011. The meeting aimed to explore ways in which the internet can benefit Pacific communities and how the associated risks and challenges can be best addressed. The meeting resulted in an agreement between SPC and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to collaborate in: promoting information communication and...
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SPC Announces Cooperation with French Polynesia on Disaster Reduction
admin | 25 Mar 2011
17 March 2011: The Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) announced an initiative to assist French Polynesia in mitigating the risk of natural disasters. European Development funds will provide the EUR1.085 million needed for the initiative.Activities under the initiative will focus on reinforcing the safety of populations in two vulnerable areas of French Polynesia. In the Marquesas archipelago, which is exposed to tsunamis, and the Tuamotu archipelago, which experiences cyclonic waves.The...
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