SPREP
10 Dec 2011
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SIDS Policy and Practice
9 November 2010: The South Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP), in the framework of the regional project “Pacific Adaptation to Climate Change” (PACC), held a sub-regional training on socioeconomic assessment in Kosrae, Federated States of Micronesia, from 21-23 September 2010.
The training was the first of a series of three sub-regional trainings to cover the three thematic areas of coastal management, food production and food security, and water resource management.
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10 Dec 2011
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SIDS Policy and Practice
16 November 2010: The Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) has issued a draft report on the future of climate financing in the Pacific region, calling for review comments.
The draft report identifies options for more effective delivery of climate funds to Pacific countries, including a possible Pacific regional fund for climate change.
The report makes recommendations for a technical backstopping facility in the region to help countries access funds for climate...
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28 Oct 2011
The Global Island Partnership (GLISPA) is a global entity working to help islands around the world conserve and sustainably utilize their invaluable natural resources.
GLISPA was created to help bridge local and global island initiatives, build upon existing networks and programmes and share knowledge among all islands. It was formed following the Mauritius International Meeting in 2005 following a request from the Presidents of Palau and the President of the Seychelles for a global partnership...
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27 Oct 2011
The rational of this initiative is to enable the exchange of ideas, experiences and best practices between SIDS in the Pacific and the Caribbean, in order to find suitable solutions and replicate best practices for addressing the various threats posed by climate change and natural disasters.
The expected outcome is to strengthen safety and resilience of Pacific and Caribbean SIDS’ communities to a range of natural hazards by facilitating and supporting a South-South cooperation...
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24 Aug 2011
The objectives for this meeting are to: provide an opportunity for Pacific countries to reach a consensus on common positions; enhance negotiation skills of country delegates; develop a strategy for effective participation at COP 10; and develop a "One Pacific Voice" at COP 10 through side events and exhibitions showcasing success stories and sustainable land management.
