Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on October 3, 2024 - 22:23 GMT

Encouraging Update on Seabird Conservation in Ua Pou, Marquesas, One Year Post Rat Eradication Efforts

30 September 2024, Ua Pou, French Polynesia: - Following eradication efforts implemented in 2023, a monitoring mission has confirmed that the three islets of Ua Pou, in French Polynesia, are now rat-free. This achievement will provide a safe haven for …

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Published on October 2, 2024 - 09:11 GMT

Incorporating circularity for effective management of hazardous waste in the Pacific

1 October 2024, Port Vila – Hazardous waste generated through industrial activities, energy production, healthcare, agriculture, and from the transport sector is a major waste stream in the Pacific. The challenges faced by the Pacific due to its unique …

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Published on October 1, 2024 - 07:48 GMT

Forest and Nature Reserves encroachment can lead Taveuni into a crisis

The development of Taveuni’s agriculture has increasingly been at odds with the need to protect and conserve its natural environment. As encroachment into the Taveuni Forest Reserve and Ravilevu Nature Reserve for agricultural production of dalo and yaqona …

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Published on October 1, 2024 - 07:48 GMT

Des nouvelles prometteuses pour la conservation d’oiseaux marins à Ua Pou, aux Marquises, un an après l’intervention d’éradication ...

30 septembre 2024, Ua Pou, Polynésie française – A la suite de la dératisation qui a été menée en 2023, une mission d’observation apporte la confirmation de l’absence de rats sur les 3 îlots de Ua Pou, en Polynésie française. Cette réalisation offrira un …

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Published on October 1, 2024 - 07:47 GMT

Changing the narrative – experts discuss how circularity can improve waste management in the Pacific

1 October 2024, Port Vila – Waste management and recycling experts from around the region have gathered in Port Vila, Vanuatu this week to convene the Circular Economy workshop which will focus on changing the narrative on how the region approaches waste …

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Published on October 1, 2024 - 00:48 GMT

SPREP signs ‘Bridge to Busan’, encourages Pacific countries to join

Bridge to Busan, Cleaner Pacific, INC-5, end plastic pollution

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Published on September 27, 2024 - 07:41 GMT

Harnessing natural solutions to achieve sustainable development in Vanuatu

16 September 2024. Port Vila, Vanuatu - The importance of effectively harnessing the power of nature to help solve sustainable development challenges, such as climate change, food security and disaster risk reduction, was explored at the Aligning Ecosystem …

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Published on September 26, 2024 - 22:04 GMT

Vanuatu and SPREP strengthen collaboration with Strategic Partnership Framework

17 September 2024, Port Vila, Vanuatu – The Government of Vanuatu and the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) have committed to working together for a resilient Vanuatu environment by signing a Strategic Partnership Framework. …

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Published on September 26, 2024 - 00:35 GMT

Pacific Invasive Species Battlers Certified in Agrichemical Risk Management

Auckland, New Zealand, 18 September 2024: Invasive species management practitioners who are currently attending the Pacific Regional Invasive Species Management Support Service (PRISMSS) coordinated regional study tour in Auckland are now better equipped …

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Published on September 23, 2024 - 01:48 GMT

Official Keynote Address for the Seventh Pacific Meteorological Council (PMC-7) Director General, SPREP

Opening Salutations: Pastor Thomsom Aki, Vice Chairman of the Vanuatu Christian Council. Honorable John Dahmasing Salong, Minister responsible for the Ministry of Climate Change Adaptation, Meteorology, Geo-Hazards, Environment, Energy and Disaster …

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Published on September 20, 2024 - 00:27 GMT

Immersive Study Tour Commences on Invasive Species Management to Empower Pacific Battlers

17 September 2024, Auckland: A regional study tour, set to be a learning and knowledge exchange-based programme, that provides participants with a unique chance to delve into invasive species management and acquire essential skills for leading fieldwork …

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Published on September 18, 2024 - 23:38 GMT

Protecting Sharks and Rays in Pacific Islands waters

Main image credit: Luke Gordon A recent assessment using the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species indicated that more than one-third of sharks, rays, and chimaeras are threatened with extinction. Work …

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Published on September 18, 2024 - 08:53 GMT

One Pacific journey to the CBD-COP16 underway

9 September 2024, Apia, Samoa – The One Pacific journey to the Sixteenth Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP16) is now underway in Apia, Samoa. Pacific delegates have convened at the Secretariat of the Pacific …

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Published on September 18, 2024 - 08:52 GMT

Samoa Launches its Fourth National State of Environment Report and National Environment Sector Plan

A significant step was made by Samoa to address the nations pressing environmental challenges for a sustainable future with the launch of two milestone documents. The Fourth State of Environment (SOE) Report 2023 and the updated National Environment Sector …

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Published on September 18, 2024 - 08:51 GMT

SPREP’s Fourth Executive Board Meeting ends on a high

Island and Ocean Ecosystems Climate Change Resilience Environmental Monitoring and Governance Waste Management and Pollution Control General News 6 September 2024, Apia Samoa - The Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme’s (SPREP) Fourth …

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Published on September 12, 2024 - 02:38 GMT

Remarks by Sefanaia Nawadra, SPREP Director General Upon the Occasion of the Donation to SPREP from the Government of the People's ...

Your Excellency Fei Mingxing, Ambassador to Samoa Our SPREP Members Colleagues Ladies and Gentlemen It is a privilege to acknowledge the generous assistance and contribution of the Government of the People’s Republic of China to SPREP. It is even more …

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Published on September 12, 2024 - 02:38 GMT

Remarks by Your Excellency Fei Mingxing, Chinese Ambassador to Samoa Upon the Occasion of the Donation to SPREP from the ...

To Jointly Work Toward a More Resilient Pacific Mr. Sefanaia Nawadra, Director General of SPREP, Ladies and gentlemen, Talofa lava. Today, on behalf of the Chinese Government, I am very pleased to present a donation of US$200,000.00 to the Secretariat of …

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Published on September 12, 2024 - 02:38 GMT

Welcoming Remarks, Hon Minister, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Samoa, Pacific Preparatory Meeting of the 16th ...

Director General of SPREP Permanent Secretary, Directors and CEOs Senior Government Officials Distinguished Delegates Ladies and Gentlemen Talofa lava and warm greetings to you all. It is my honour to welcome you to Samoa for the Pacific Preparatory …

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Published on September 12, 2024 - 02:38 GMT

Opening Remarks by Sefanaia Nawadra, Director General SPREP at the Pacific Preparatory Meeting of the 16th Conference of the ...

Welcome Attending the pre-COP are representatives from: 14 PICs from environment departments, as well as agriculture, fisheries and forestry – in person; Australia and New Zealand as metropolitan SPREP members – in person, PIRT partners including TNC, CI …

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Published on September 6, 2024 - 05:33 GMT

SPREP Members commend progress and work of Secretariat in 2023

5 September 2024, Apia Samoa – The Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) continues to strengthen efforts to build a resilient Pacific environment. During the past 31 years, amidst many challenges, SPREP has continued to …

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