PacificUrbanPlatform

Knowledge & information platform set up in 2014 to support implementation of development agendas in the Pacific.

[Melbourne Centre for Cities @networkedcities]

The Pacific Urban Forum - #PUF6 - is about to begin at the Pacific Islands @ForumSec in Suva.

If you're interested in urban issues and the #BluePacific, not to be missed - join virtually here:
https://t.co/1dUWussxIC

[Serene Ho @_sereneho]

Been a super productive trip for the @RHoniara team, strengthening #partnerships with communities, #governments, local organisations and SINU. Loads to do as we move into #implementation phase. @AlexeiPT @ata_tara @MittulVahanvati @RMIT_CUR @RMIT @networkedcities

[Omar Siddique @OmarS_UN]

Today's high level review of #SDG progress at #Pacific SDG forum zoomed in on #SDG11 w/ #Fiji #Kiribati #Australia #Samoa #marshallislands. #pacific #islands need all of government & society policies to seize opportunities offered by #cities and #urbanization to #localize SDGs

[Pacific Community @spc_cps]

🍃 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀

The University of Melbourne has launched fully funded #ClimateAction scholarships for students from Pacific Island nations to support their local communities in addressing #climatechange. 🎓 #Education #Youth #YouthEmpowerment

▶️ https://t.co/fmMRIsidjO

[PacificUrbanPlatform @TheUrbanPacific]

Two years after #PUF5 was hosted by the @FijianGovt in Nadi, join us for a virtual update on progress towards sustainable urbanization in the #BluePacific, with input from government, civil society, development partners & academia.

Registration free and open to the public:

[UN-Habitat @UNHABITAT]

The Decade of Action aims to spark an unstoppable force to reach the
#GlobalGoals.
✅ Let’s mobilize everyone, everywhere to take action
✅ Let’s demand urgency and ambition
✅ Let’s supercharge ideas to solutions
Read more �� https://t.co/3Wgalehjc6

[UN-Habitat @UNHABITAT]

Are you interested in promoting guiding & sharing city-focused research & innovation, driving partnerships and implementation in your region? This is your opportunity to be a regional curator in the #Innovate4Cities conference Apply here👇👇
https://t.co/IRVY9KfhOn
#ClimateAction

[UN-Habitat @UNHABITAT]

Are you a local government, research institutions, or a city innovator? Would you like to support accessible, innovative, and equitable city #ClimateAction? The #Innovate4Cities conference team is seeking curatorial teams from all regions of the globe.
👷➡️https://t.co/IRVY9KwSFV

[Ilija Gubić @IlijaGubic]

Students in #Australia check @gggi_hq & @FutureEarthAus fellowships https://t.co/5OiQMQAxDD Research on #Rwanda #urban issues. Includes: #biogas, #transport, #landuse #solarenergy Colleagues w academic network in Australia pls share @GGGIPacific @AlexeiPT @RMIT @TheUrbanPacific

[GGGI Pacific @GGGIPacific]

GGGI is seeking an energy expert to develop a renewable energy and energy efficiency guide for small-scale tourism bungalow operators in Vanuatu. This is a 25-day consultancy assignment, deadline is 9 August 2018.

https://t.co/5Sue4iBu7p

[Bernhard Barth @bernhard_barth1]

Visiting @FijiRIS partner communities in #Labasa today. Flooding a key issue. One resident needing a stool to indicate the level of recent floods. #SDG11, #SDG13

[Fiji Resilient Informal Settlements @FijiRIS]

The first Project Management Committee was held today agreeing on the work plan, safeguards, risk strategy, knowledge management strategy and next steps of engagement with the partner town councils #Lami, #Lautoka, #Nadi, #Sigatoka and community planning with @LiveAndLearnInt

[Climate & Energy College @ClimateCollege]

Almost one quarter of Pacific urban dwellers live informally, but how do they cope when a climate disaster hits?

Tomorrow @AlexeiPT is giving a seminar at the College on Informal Climate Resilience in Pacific Cities.

Come along or join us online! https://t.co/fVhhilFXKC

[Bernhard Barth @bernhard_barth1]

First in a series of regional consultations on @UNHABITAT and @UNESCAP “Future of Asia and Pacific Cities Report 2019” kicked off in the Pacific with an all-women panel. Country experiences from #PNG, #Samoa, #Fiji and #Vanuatu.

[Resilient Honiara @RHoniara]

Climate Resilient Honiara Project Management Committee held with, PS Waleanesia, MLHS, Prof. McEvoy of @RMIT, @bernhard_barth1, key #Climate and #Urban partners. Agreeing work plan, partners, safeguards and Knowledge Management, Advocacy and Communication among others

[PacificUrbanPlatform @TheUrbanPacific]

@gggi_hq @GGGIPacific @FrankRijsberman @KSyngellakis @nrms686 We are welcoming all new partners working on #sustainabledevelopment in the #Pacific. Together we can progress.

[PacificUrbanPlatform @TheUrbanPacific]

Home-based, short term @UNHABITAT consultancy for those understating urban issues in Kiribati. https://t.co/8PFVaLLCzz Apply (by e-mail) by June 21.

[United Nations ESCAP @UNESCAP]

#Ocean cities need integrated frameworks to drive change in #AsiaPacific SIDS. Ministers & reps from Vanuatu, Tuvalu, Kiribati, Fiji, PNG, Solomon Islands and Maldives participate in our #ESCAPwuf9 event today.

[PacificUrbanPlatform @TheUrbanPacific]

At #WUF9 H.E. Andrew Manepora’a, Minister for Lands, #Housing and Survey of #SolomonIslands addressing #slumupgrading issues at @UNHABITAT event. For more information on some of the #slum #upgrading #initiatives visit: https://t.co/WdumVr1mSB @wuf9kl2018 @EUPasifika

[PacificUrbanPlatform @TheUrbanPacific]

No more excuses for no action - the time for slum upgrading is now! Strong message by Powes Parkop Governor of #PortMoresby capital of Papua New Guinea. #Pacific delegates at #WUF9 making strong case for #NewUrbanAgenda implementation. @UNHABITAT @wuf9kl2018 @EUPasifika