Press Releases
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New Caledonia to host the Pacific Islands Conference on Nature Conservation and Protected Areas in 2025
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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October 27, 2023
At the annual meeting of the Pacific Islands Roundtable for Nature Conservation (PIRT) held in Suva, Fiji, PIRT members welcomed the announcement by the Government of New Caledonia at the recent 31st SPREP Meeting in Apia that it will host the...
New Caledonia launches implementation of ecosystems-based adaptation to climate change project
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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October 24, 2023
Nouméa, New Caledonia - Coastal erosion, drying up of rivers, floods, fires, the declining health of corals and loss of biodiversity are increasingly confronting us as consequences of climate change. Faced with these challenges, ecosystem-based...
Pacific Marine Tourism Guidelines Set to Support Sustainable Tourism Practices
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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June 19, 2024
The Pacific Marine Tourism Guidelines is being developed through a collaboration between the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme and the Pacific Tourism Organisation to inform the sustainable development and management of...
New Caledonia Tourism Appoints Horus Development & Consulting as their representation agency in Singapore
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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August 2, 2023
New Caledonia Tourism Appoints Horus Development & Consulting as their representation agency in Singapore Horus Development & Consulting, specialists in luxury & sustainable tourism and in brand development, has been appointed as New Caledonia...
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,...
Aircalin Launches New Route: Bridging New Caledonia, Fiji, and French Polynesia
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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December 7, 2023
Aircalin, the international airline of New Caledonia, is extending its reach in the Pacific region. Beginning Wednesday, 6 December, Aircalin is introducing a second weekly flight connecting New Caledonia and French Polynesia, with a stopover at...
TVA Proposes to Build Natural Gas Plant in New Caledonia, Seeks Public Comment
Mississippi Economic Development Council
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November 30, 2023
Nov 28, 2023 - Knoxville, TN by: Daily Journal The Tennessee Valley Authority is seeking public input as it conduct an environmental review on the proposed construction and operation of a simple cycle combustion turbine plant in Lowndes County,...
Pitcairn Islands Adopts Inaugural Invasive Species Strategy and Action Plan
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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October 8, 2024
7 October 2024, Pitcairn - The Island Council of Pitcairn has formally adopted the first Territorial Invasive Species Strategy and Action Plan (TISSAP) for the Island on 25 September 2024 which paves way for the protection of the unique...
Encouraging Update on Seabird Conservation in Ua Pou, Marquesas, One Year Post Rat Eradication Efforts
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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October 3, 2024
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...
Forest and Nature Reserves encroachment can lead Taveuni into a crisis
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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October 1, 2024
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...
Unleash Your Inner Adventurer: Mountain Biking in New Caledonia
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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October 22, 2023
Nestled in the heart of the South Pacific, New Caledonia beckons you with its enchanting landscapes and thrilling adventures, offering an escape like no other. If you are searching for a destination that combines the thrill of outdoor activities...
Press Release: Samoa Competition and Consumer Commission (SCCC) Joins the Pacific Island Network of Competition, Consumer and Economic Regulators (PINCCER)
Government of Samoa
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November 7, 2023
Apia, 8 November 2023 – The Samoa Competition and Consumer Commission (SCCC) is delighted to announce its participation as a founding member of the Pacific Island Network of Competition, Consumer and Economic Regulators (PINCCER). This newly...
SPREP’s Fourth Executive Board Meeting ends on a high
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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September 18, 2024
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...
Solomon Islands Successfully Chairs the Committee of Representatives of Governments and Administrations (CRGA) 53 Conference of the Pacific Community (SPC)
Solomon Islands Government
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November 5, 2023
Solomon Islands Successfully Chairs the Committee of Representatives of Governments and Administrations (CRGA) 53 Conference of the Pacific Community (SPC) Solomon Islands successfully concluded its Chairmanship of the 53rd Conference of the...
Solomon Islands attends the Pacific Community’s (SPC) Conference 13 Ministerial Meeting in Noumea, New Caledonia
Solomon Islands Government
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November 5, 2023
Solomon Islands attends the Pacific Community’s (SPC) Conference 13 Ministerial Meeting in Noumea, New Caledonia A delegation led by Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Collin Beck, represented Solomon...
Protecting Sharks and Rays in Pacific Islands waters
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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September 18, 2024
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....
Pacific Leader’s Sustainable Tourism Commitment Continues to Attract Support
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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April 19, 2023
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) is pleased to announce Nauru as the 16th signatory of the Pacific Leader’s Sustainable Tourism Commitment (SOC). As a high-level regional advocacy tool supporting sustainable tourism development, the SOC...
College of New Caledonia reaches tentative agreement with faculty
British Columbia Government News
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October 18, 2023
CANADA, October 18 - The College of New Caledonia (CNC) has reached a tentative agreement with members of the Faculty Association of the College of New Caledonia (FACNC) under the Province’s Shared Recovery Mandate. The tentative agreement covers...
SPREP Members commend progress and work of Secretariat in 2023
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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September 6, 2024
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...
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...