Kiribati calls for a strong global commitment to Upstream Measures to solve the plastic crisis
➡️https://t.co/7GEJtAUaMD
#INC2#plastictreaty#cleanpacific
Are you a comms & marketing specialist interested in a unique opportunity to volunteer for the ACFID Code of Conduct Committee & contribute to the development of high ethical standards & effectiveness in the Aust intl development sector?
Closes 27 Jan
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Is Pacific debt constraining development?
Climate change will continue to impact on Pacific governments' ability to invest in public services.
You can read more on the topic in this blog written by ACFID's Aarti Betigeri https://t.co/SlaN0SxD4O
Delegates will gain insights into the perspectives of Pacific partners who are working as PSEAH focal points in this session with @WorldVisionAus@dfat@oxfampacific & ACFID, & hear the perspectives and priorities of Government in this space
#ACFID2022 https://t.co/VA1g57IjDA
Humanitarian crises are increasing globally, impacting over 300 million people in Ukraine as well as Yemen, Afghanistan, Myanmar, Somalia and the DRC.
Responding to these humanitarian crises doesn't just happen; it is the result of long-term planning by govts & NGOs.
ACFID welcomes the ALP’s plan to establish a blueprint for the not-for-profit sector to help boost operational capabilities. The sector is 8% of Aus economy, 10% of the workforce & the first line of support for many Australians. It needs support, planning & strategic investment.
“But the development reversals created by COVID-19 will last over a decade. Our Pacific relationships are not temporary – and our funding model needs to reflect this." (2/2)
Read our full release:
https://t.co/oiSd3CUxOD
ACFID responds to Australian aid budget 2022-23.
Our CEO, Marc Purcell:
“We welcome the new assistance to the Pacific to battle the COVID-19 downturn. Australia’s support remains vital and this front-loaded investment in the Pacific’s economic recovery is what’s needed" (1/2)
[PUBLICATION] #climatechange has not stopped for COVID19. Ice sheets and glaciers worldwide have lost mass, the global ocean has warmed and global mean sea-level is rising. 🌊 More details on the "United in Science Report 2020" ▶️ https://t.co/mOrc4SO4oH
Meet the inaugural three scholarship recipients for the Pacific Regional Sports Research Scholarships at @UniSouthPacific Koini Vuli (Fiji), Kiali Molu (Tuvalu) & Taburimai Tewaki (Kiribati) met up with our CEO last week at the USP Research Office. https://t.co/t3Cf6hXlhm
This week in Fiji @ofcjustplay regional trainers from around the Pacific learned how to use the Sport 2 Life approach to help young people make better, more consistent, long-term healthy lifestyle choices. @UNICEFPacific @OFCfootball
“Vanuatu should be congratulated on being the first country in the world to undertake a VNR peer review, but it is not at all surprising considering the history the Pacific has in innovative monitoring of development achievement” @dfat Deb Livermore @ #HLPF VNR innovation lab
The closing of the 2019 Pacific Islands Sport Policy Roundtable is marked by expressions of commitments and agreement to bolster #SportandDevelopment linkages. #PacificGames
The 2019 Pacific Update will be hosted by the Development Policy Centre and the University of South Pacific’s School of Economics on 3-5 July at The University of the South Pacific’s Laucala Campus in Suva, Fiji. https://t.co/x30n7oJ0It
On the eve of the Pacific Economic Ministers Meeting at @ForumSEC in Fiji, 15 CSO representatives from the region are preparing for dialogue on 9 May. Their participation as thought leaders on inclusive policy development is supported by @EUPasifika under EDF 11
@UNDP_Pacific in 🇫🇯Fiji Resident Representative a.i. Vineet Bhatia opening the Regional Rule of Law Conference in Nadi, Fiji. https://t.co/ljx881Wd8e gratitude @dfat🇦🇺 supporting this conference and the development of the Regional Mapping @sdg16@sdgpacific