I nvasive species  are the leading driver of biodiversity loss in the Pacific, undermining food security, freshwater systems, and climate resilience. For Vanuatu, where forests cover more than one-third of the land and provide vital resources for communities, tackling invasive plants has become a national priority. Earlier this September, Vanuatu’s Department of Forestry  joined a regional forest management initiative aimed at mapping and controlling invasive species with sup

The western side of Viti Levu has shaped much of who Elenoa Likutotoka Biukoto is today, from school days and shared playgrounds to a career that helps Pacific countries and territories understand their land and ocean from space. “My name is Elenoa Likutotoka Biukoto, and I am currently the Earth Observation Technical Officer for the Earth and Ocean Observation Team. I am from Lawaki, Nairai, Lomaiviti and have maternal links to Nawairuku, Nalawa, Rakiraki.” From these roots,

Published on SPC's website and the Fiji Times. A young Fijian geospatial scientist trains Pacific women to map their vanua and seas,...

This press release was originally published on SPC's website. The Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States...

This press release was originally published on SPC's website . Faced with an uncertain future due to rising sea levels, Tuvalu has taken...

This article was published on SPC's website. This time in Research In Focus, we sit with Timaima Sovaki, Wood Processing Technician at...

This article was published on SPC's website. Could you describe your academic background and how it led you to pursue your internship at...

This article was published on SPC's website. Tautua nei mo se taeao manuia - Serve now for a better tomorrow - Samoan proverb. In this...

Report finds importance of preparing for disaster key to Tonga's response two years on from the 1-in-1000-year eruption and global...

The original blog in its format can be found here. In a rapidly advancing technological landscape, Tonga's Ministry of Agriculture, Food...

Original article in its format is published here. Digital Earth Pacific is being co-developed with Pacific countries across the region,...

Original article in its format is available here Finding resources that can build cyclone-resilient homes, water systems for communities...

Original article in its format is available here The Pacific Community (SPC) prides itself on expertise sharing and collaboration,...

Original article in its format is available here On Saturday, February 20, 2016, Tropical Cyclone Winston, an extremely destructive...

As a non-Pacific Islander, I was always captivated by the allure of arts and culture in the Pacific region. I found the motifs intricate,...

You recently got appointed the Regional Director of the Polynesia Regional Office (PRO). How did your background prepare you for the new...

We hear about the gender gap and the constant battle for equality. Despite the gains towards bridging this gap, gender inequality remains...

As a 15-year-old girl, ‘Ana Malia Falemaka was aware of the limitations and injustices adolescent girls face in Tonga. The discriminatory...

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) is a crucial aspect of any development programme, ensuring progress towards desired impacts...

On World Refugee Day, we’ll be awarding our 10,000th scholarship! With the support of our valued partners, including Education Above All,...