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Reef management takes centre stage in inaugural Pacific Coral Reef Collective
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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August 14, 2023
10 August 2023, Cairns Australia - Thirty-five coral reef managers from 14 Pacific countries have returned home inspired to continue their work to protect reefs across the region having been in Australia learning from and sharing their knowledge...
A regional commitment to address marine litter in the Pacific
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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January 24, 2023
24 January 2023, Apia Samoa - The scale and rapidly increasing volume of marine litter and plastic pollution is putting the health of all the world’s oceans and seas at risk. Despite current initiatives and efforts, the amount of plastics in the...
Pacific communities placed on El Niño Alert
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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June 26, 2023
22 June 2023, Apia Samoa - Pacific communities are advised to prepare for the potential impacts of an El Niño, with the latest El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) Outlook shifting from El Niño Watch to El Niño Alert. The Alert means there is...
Unlocking the Potential of Pacific Marine Tourism: Paving the Way Forward with Innovative Guidelines
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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March 28, 2024
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) in collaboration with the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) are advancing efforts on a transformative journey to shape the future of marine tourism in the Pacific. Commencing...
Tonga Chairs 3rd SPREP Executive Board Meeting, encourages active engagement from members
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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January 21, 2023
08 September 2022, Apia, Samoa - Tonga has been appointed to Chair the 3rd Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme’s (SPREP) Executive Board meeting taking place on 08 September – 09 September 2022. The Chief Executive Officer of...
Third SPREP Executive Board meeting opens with call to strengthen Pacific’s resilience
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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January 21, 2023
08 September 2022, Apia Samoa - The Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme’s (SPREP) third Executive Board Meeting has opened with a call from the Prime Minister of Samoa, Honourable Fiame Naomi Mata’afa to strengthen the...
Opening remarks by Sefanaia Nawadra, SPREP Director General at the Folau ma le Fa'atuatua - CROP (SPC,SPREP, USP) Journey with Samoa.
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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May 4, 2023
‘Folau ma le Fa’atuatua – CROP (SPC, SPREP, USP) journey with Samoa’ Celebrating Samoa’s 60th Independence Thursday 20th April 2023 5-7pm @ PCCC Opening Remarks Sefanaia Nawadra Salutation Honorable Fiame Naomi Mata'afa, Prime Minister of Samoa...
B.C. taking action to prevent overdoses, make students safer on campus
British Columbia Government News
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September 3, 2024
CANADA, September 3 - Evan Hilchey, associate vice-president, administration, Camosun College – “We know addiction is in our community and Camosun College is committed to creating a kind, compassionate and caring campus culture. The new guidelines...
La Niña impacts felt throughout the Pacific
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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April 24, 2023
Flooding. Droughts. Landslides. Storm surges. Coastal Inundation These were some of the impacts of a triple-dip La Niña event, which was declared for the Pacific last year. A triple-dip La Niña means that the system developed three years in a row....
Pacific islands supported to better manage disaster waste
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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February 19, 2023
Participants from various Pacific countries have benefitted from a virtual Disaster Waste Management workshop designed to allow them to share experiences and lessons learned in disaster waste management. Held on 8 December 2022, the workshop...
Second quarter 2024 results: Despite very strong P&C results and Investments performances, SCOR posts a EUR -308 million net loss in Q2 2024 (EUR -112 million net loss in H1 2024), driven by the 2024 L&H assumption review
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 30, 2024
Second quarter 2024 results Despite very strong P&C results and Investments performances, SCOR posts a EUR -308 million net loss in Q2 2024 (EUR -112 million net loss in H1 2024), driven by the 2024 L&H assumption review Continued very strong...
Ocean Acidification “Simplifies” Coral Structure
Ocean Acidification
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July 5, 2024
Credit: NEOM/ Unsplash A new study of coral reefs in Papua New Guinea shows ocean acidification simplifies coral structure, making crucial habitat less appealing to certain fish species. While much media attention has focused on heat...
Ocean acidification turns fish off coral reefs
Ocean Acidification
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July 4, 2024
Lemon Damselfish and Dascyllus at a shallow coral reef. Credit: Placebo365/iStock. A new study of coral reefs in Papua New Guinea shows ocean acidification simplifies coral structure, making crucial habitat less appealing to certain fish species....
Eramet continues its economic contribution to its main operating territories and confirms the impact of its corporate commitments
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 25, 2024
PRESS RELEASE Paris, June 25, 2024, 5.45 p.m. Eramet continues its economic contribution to its main operating territories and confirms the impact of its corporate commitments Eramet's contribution to the economies of the regions in which it...
Nickel Procurement Market Set for Strong Growth, Exceeding 3.25M MT by 2023, Reveals ELINT Market Research Analysis
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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May 20, 2024
Albuquerque, May 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to an analysis of the global marketplace, the nickel market's growth trajectory is determined by several factors. The Nickel Procurement Market research report by ELINT Market Research has...
France, Overseas France, and French Speaking Africa Airport Baggage Handling System Market Reach $620.6 Million by 2031
EIN Presswire
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June 19, 2024
PORTLAND, OREGAON, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- According to a recent report published by Allied Market Research, titled, “France, Overseas France, and French Speaking Africa Airport Baggage Handling System Market by Type,...
Marine World Heritage managers unite at the Wadden Sea in effort to accelerate conservation success
UNESCO World Heritage Centre
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October 10, 2023
From 5 to 9 October 2023, managers from the 50 marine sites on UNESCO’s World Heritage List gathered to discuss critical challenges and solutions in protecting ocean biodiversity of outstanding universal value to humanity. The conference’s...
Embark on a Journey of Rediscovery in Vanuatu
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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June 6, 2024
Embark on a journey of rediscovery in Vanuatu, where you can reignite your passions and embrace life’s adventures. Whether you’re drawn to swimming, diving, sailing, hiking, cycling, or horse riding, Vanuatu offers endless opportunities to indulge...
FestPAC participation vital for tourism sector
Solomon Islands Government
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June 3, 2024
Solomon Islands’ participation at regional festivals such as the Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture (FestPAC) and Melanesian Arts and Culture Festival (MACFest) is vital for the country’s tourism industry. This was highlighted by the Director of...
Eramet: Adjusted turnover of €761m in Q1 2024
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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April 25, 2024
Paris, 25 April 2024, 7:00 a.m. PRESS RELEASE Eramet: Adjusted turnover of €761m in Q1 2024 Adjusted turnover1 of €761m (-19%) reflecting, as expected, a strong negative price effect (-24%), while the positive volume effect is limited (+2%),...