Striding forward together towards the future
October 6, 2024 is a significant milestone for Japan, marking 70 years since its commencement of Official Development Assistance (ODA) in 1954. Over these seven decades, as a major global partner, Japan has extended its
SAFE Pacific: Empowering Small Island Nations for Safer and Stronger Trade
Small ACP (African, Caribbean, Pacific) states boast a rich diversity of cultures and resources, giving them significant potential for greater trade and market opportunities. International trade plays a crucial role in
Building Resilience Together: Climate and Disaster Risk Reduction in the Pacific
As global debates on climate finance, loss and damage and urgent climate action continued at the COP29 Climate Talks, the Pacific region remains on the frontlines of climate change. For Pacific communities, climate
Navigating HR Challenges in the Happiest Nation on Earth
This year, Vanuatu proudly claimed the top spot on the Happy Planet Index for the second time since its inception in 2006, surpassing 149 other countries. This ranking reflects our nation’s commitment to well-being,
Goodman Fielder International (Fiji): Innovation, investment and progress
Goodman Fielder International (Fiji) has unveiled a world class poultry hatchery in Waila, which will ensure the supply of locally grown protein for many years to come. Phase one of the state-of-the art project, which
Women Establish Businesses in their Communities
UN Women Supports 12 Sub-Grantees through the WRD Project femLINKpacific is proud to announce our 12 sub-grantees who are making a significant impact in their communities through the UN Women Women’s Resilience to
Melanesian Wreck Retrieval Solution for Fiji
Papua New Guinean marine services business, Pacific Towing (PacTow), is readying itself for more projects in Fiji and broader Melanesia. Already well known for its salvage of sunken cargo vessel, Southern Phoenix, from
Making everyday better in the Pacific: Insights into Fiji’s Building & Construction Industry
The new Fiji I have returned to is a different place. Aside from the reminders in the daily papers of the skills migration, drug crisis and the ever-present geopolitical tensions in the region, there are areas that are
Pacific Education Research Bank: Advancing Educational Research and Knowledge Sharing
In celebration of this year’s International Literacy Day, the Pacific Community’s (SPC) Educational Quality and Assessment Programme (EQAP) and the SPC-coordinated Pacific Data Hub are proud to unveil the
Hey Dave, I’ve got an idea for you
Sure, ChatGPT can write a poem about your pet in the style of T.S Eliot, but generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots have a potentially more useful role to play in idea generation according to a new study by
MILESTONE interest rate for FNPF members
We are excited to announce a significant milestone for the Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF) and our members. We have achieved a record interest rate crediting of 8% for our members, the highest in the last two
PNG’s Fishing Industry Association: A global leader in responsible sourcing in the seafood industry
After successfully meeting the commitments it has made around tuna fisheries sustainability, traceability and sourcing, the Papua New Guinea Fishing Industry Association (FIA) has similar ambitions for its mud crab
Sustainability in the mix
In a massive leap for sustainable construction, researchers at the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at UTS have created concrete that can heal its own cracks. When cracks begin to emerge in non-conductive
Equity in Fisheries: Balancing Conservation & Livelihoods in the Pacific Islands
The Pledge of Allegiance ends with the phrase “with liberty and justice for all.” U.S. fishermen, who, as children, would recite this every morning before starting school, have come to question this phrase. Today,
Charting a Decade of Success: Unveiling the Funds Investment Triumphs Over the Last 10 Years
Originally established as a retirement fund, the FNPF has diversified its offerings to include housing, medical, and education assistance for its members, all while remaining steadfast in fulfilling its primary mission.
Women Promote Resilience in their Communities
Women’s Resilience to Disasters (WRD) is an initiative to strengthen women’s resilience to disasters and threats, which is inclusive of climate change and COVID-19. There are two main objectives for the WRD
UTS and TPG pioneer network sensing for real-time flood intelligence
University of Technology Sydney researchers are leading a trial of technology that could help protect communities during severe weather events by harnessing artificial intelligence and the mobile phone network to
Safeguarding Ocean Health in the Blue Pacific: Awaken New Depths
As we celebrate the beauty and importance of our Oceans on 8 June we are reminded of the Blue Pacific’s profound connection to the natural world and the urgent need to safeguard our environment. For the Pacific,
Kiribati Youth Master New Life Skills
Early Warning Systems & Climate Science Communication Born and raised in Kiribati with a passion for ocean conservation and youth mobilisation for ocean-based climate action, Tiein Taebo assists with the
Taking PNG specialty coffee to the world
Every drink of coffee enjoyed today carries stories untold. Stories of hardship, risk and sacrifice that wouldn’t normally be found on product packaging. Stories that help us better appreciate the journey and the
Decades of commitment, development and continuous improvement of Pacific’s qualifications: What’s next?
Looking at the improved mobility of Pacific people across the region makes me reflect on structures and systems that allowed it to be a reality, something that was very difficult to achieve a decade ago. Mauri, I am
Sweet Tales of Melanesia
A quiet revolution is underway in Melanesia where chocolate makers and cocoa exporters have started producing high quality Pacific cocoa beans and products for export to the world’s top
Amplifying Voices of Women to Accelerate Progress
Amplifying Rural Women’s Voices At femLINKpacific, we are dedicated to amplifying the voices of rural women leaders across Fiji. We believe that every woman deserves a platform to be heard, and that their voices hold
