When we empower women, we empower families and communities. By training 20 women from the Kadavu, Lau and Lomaiviti — we’re contributing to this journey. From financials literacy to breaking cultural barriers — we’re giving these women an opportunity to become entrepreneurs.
Excellent video from @oceanfdn highlighting the global efforts of OA scientists, policy makers & community leaders to combat OA.
"OA science must be practical, affordable & accessible. Further, we must strengthen the connection between OA and climate policy." @MarkJSpalding
Did you know that almost 20 years ago, in 2002, a first Pacific Islands Regional Ocean Policy and Implementation Plan was developed? And in 2010 a Framework for Pacific Oceanscape emerged?
To know more click on https://t.co/YAoxJ328dg
New agreement signed by @IUCN_Oceania & SPC to strengthen conservation & sustainable development in the Pacific - a key milestone for the benefit of the entire region, ahead of the World Conservation Congress #COP15#COP26 and beyond.
Learn more: https://t.co/Rzimj0RUde
The Fiji Red Cross Society (FRCS) teams have arrived safely in Nabouwalu jetty, Vanua Levu with relief supplies. These supplies are being unloaded and will be delivered to the respective FRCS Branches to distribute to #TCAna and #TCYasa affected communities.
#FRCS_TCAna_Response
Find out how researchers across the Commonwealth, such as Blue Charter alumnus @rufino_varea in #Fiji, are driving change in their communities through research leadership and knowledge exchange👇
https://t.co/puzVLJEgYz
@UniSouthPacific 🇫🇯 #SDGs#oceans
As we respond and recover better from #COVID19 there is a growing demand by countries, industries and communities – for a new type of infrastructure that is green, digital, inclusive and helps us deliver the #SDGs.
We have reached 1,000 followers! A sincere thank you to all friends and supporters of the #Tuvalu Permanent Mission to the #UnitedNations - Fakafetai lasi 🌏🇹🇻🐬🇺🇳🐟🌴💙🥳
As Tropical Cyclone Ana has intensified into a category 2 system over night, the @FijiRedCross trained volunteers around Fiji are currently assisting the nearby communities evacuate to higher grounds.
We urge the general public to take safety precautions.
#FRCS_TCAna_Response
9⃣8⃣ solar panels were handed over by @UNDP to the #FSM Dept. of Environment, Climate Change & Emergency Management under the @UNDP & @JapanGov funded Enhancing Climate Resilience Project. This will power the HF/VHF radio system in 🇫🇲 towards improved disaster preparedness.
More highlights from the Fiji Red Cross Society Community Emergency Response Team Training in the Western, Northern and Central/Eastern Division.
#BeDisasterReady
Looking for environment info? Check out the #Pacific Environment Portal https://t.co/LgABunyhZH developed by the regional UNEP-GEF Inform project executed by #SPREP. It's an an easy way to find, access and reuse regional and national environment data.
UNICEF-procured vaccines arrived in to Samoa on a @WFP flight this week to support the @samoagovt in its routine immunization programme.
Together with Pacific Island governments, we are continuing to reach children during the #COVID19 pandemic with life-saving vaccines.
A critical conversation on disaster risk financing for our #BluePacific as part of the PRP Webinar Series. We must be prepared; we must understand our risks & we must be ready for future disaster/climate change impacts with effective financial strategies #GEMDiv#ResilientPacific
Indigenous peoples are at disproportionate risk in public health emergencies such as #COVID19.
Follow @UN4Indigenous for updates on the #coronavirus crisis and its impact on indigenous communities. https://t.co/BbVZ4usYz8
We NEED the #SDGs because:
🦜species loss (68% since 1970)
🌲vanishing forests (11.9 million hectares/year)
🔥climate change (^1.6°F since 1906)
👶🏽babies dying (15k/day)
The SDGs need us because:
👩🏾💻 we all have something to contribute‼️
🌍17 goals; 169 targets, 3,399 days left
For any #COVID19 vaccine to work, the majority of men, women and children across the globe need to be willing to take it.
But mistrust in vaccines is on the rise.
Help share science-based information that saves lives: https://t.co/6AOuHa9lGv