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#DEPacific | LAST CHANCE! 📣 Calling all enthusiasts in #Geoscience and Remote Sensing! 🌏 The 45th International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (#IGARSS2025), themed "One Earth”, brings together experts, researchers, and industry leaders under one roof. The conference will be held in Brisbane from 3-8 August 2025 #Australia. The aim? To explore collaborative solutions to the world's most pressing environmental challenges through cutting-edge remote sensing technology. The Pacific Community's Digital Earth Pacific Programme is convening a community contributed session called: Applications of Earth Observations in the Pacific. Don’t miss the chance to gain visibility for your work in the #Pacific and connect with leading minds in the field! 📌 Submission Deadline: January 10, 2025 📌 Submission link: https://bit.ly/4iDceew 📌More info: https://bit.ly/4iCYuR0 #OneEarth #EO #PaperSubmission #DEPacific #EarthIntelligenceforAll

#StatOfTheWeek | In observance of World Braille Day on 4 January, we highlight seeing disabilities in the Pacific. 👓 In 2021, 1.16% of the population in Tonga 🇹🇴 (aged 5+) identified as having a seeing disability. This is a reminder of the importance of accessibility and inclusion for individuals with visual impairments. 🙋🏾 Let’s continue to raise awareness and support those who rely on Braille and other tools for greater independence and equality. For more insights on disabilities in the Pacific, visit the Disability Dashboard on the Pacific Data Hub (pacificdata.org). 🔎 Disability Dashboard: https://bit.ly/4gMASYy 🕶️ This dataset: https://bit.ly/401Qf9E #WorldBrailleDay #PacificData #PacificStats #Inclusion #Accessibility Pictured, a person reading Braille by juliaf on Freeimages.com.

🌟 𝐈𝐤𝐚-𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐢: 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐟𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 🌊 This technique is a cultural cornerstone of Pacific Island communities, combining age-old methods with sustainable practices to target resilient species like tuna. Catch Episode 3 of "Fish & Tips" for an in-depth look at Ika Shibi fishing. Our comprehensive 𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐡 & 𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬 include: 📽️ Three seasons of videos packed with insights from Pacific fishing pros. 📖 A detailed manual on essential and advanced nearshore fishing techniques. 👩🏫 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮'𝐫𝐞 𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫, 𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫, 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬. 📥 Access the complete set here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gXN_gJ7c 🤝 European Commission | Government of Sweden Sida | New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade | Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | USAID #FishingTraditions #SustainableFisheries #PacificFisheries

#PacificFisheries | (...) Over the four days, discussions transcended geographical boundaries, focussing instead on shared challenges and solutions. 🐟🌏 By the second day, a palpable camaraderie had emerged among participants in the different breakout group discussions, many of whom had known each other for years. Laughter and storytelling punctuated breaks while long-time collaborators warmly welcomed newcomers into the fold. 🗣️ Discussions ranged from field realities, like the size of fishing baskets and waste management, to strategic solutions for sustaining livelihoods. During a breakout session, Tuaine Turuna from the Cook Islands Ministry of Marine Resources shared, “This is the only platform where we can openly discuss what’s happening on the ground. It’s raw, honest, and incredibly valuable.” (...) 🤝 New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade | Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade #coastalfisheries #aquaculture

#OceanLiteracy | The annual tide calendars have been released and in 2025 there is coverage for all of Tuvalu and 15 new locations. American Samoa and Tokelau are two of the new locations for 2025. Designed and produced in the region by the Pacific Community’s Geoscience Energy and Maritime Division in partnership with the Bureau of Meteorology, Australia, the calendars are an annual product of the Climate and Oceans Support Program in the Pacific. Find out more about the importance of ocean related information is to island communities. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gmavynXG

#ResilientPacific | Building Capacity for Water Quality Testing in Nauru and Tokelau! In the face of growing water scarcity challenges, the Managing Water Scarcity through Water Resources Management project, funded by the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (NZ MFAT), is empowering Pacific communities with the tools and knowledge to make evidence-based decisions on water quality management. Recent training sessions in Nauru and Tokelau have equipped local stakeholders with modern tools and practical skills, ensuring sustainable water resource management. Read the full story and learn more about this impactful project: https://bit.ly/3VSio0p

#ResilientPacific | Six Majuro School Drinking Water Stations Opened! Six new drinking water stations have been opened in Majuro schools, providing clean and safe water for students. This achievement, made possible through a partnership between the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Environmental Protection Authority (RMIEPA), the Ministry of Education, and the Pacific Community (SPC), was funded under the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) Water Scarcity Project. This initiative is a major step towards improving health and well-being in the community. Access to clean water is essential for a healthy future, and this project is making a real difference in the lives of young learners. Read the full story and learn more about this impactful project: https://bit.ly/49Y3dsv

#StatOfTheWeek | On this International Day for Epidemic Preparedness, we reflect on the Pacific's ongoing battle against COVID-19. 🌡️ As of December 2023, the region had cumulatively reported 513,479 cases. This highlights the significant impact of the pandemic in the Pacific, underscoring the need for continued vigilance and preparedness to manage future health crises. 🔍 For more insights on health data in the Pacific, visit the Pacific Data Hub (pacificdata.org). 📊 Dataset: https://bit.ly/3VMCVnf 📷 Pictured: COVID-19 testing in Kiribati by SPC's Evlyn Mani. #PacificData #PacificStats #COVID19

#DisabilityInclusion ♿ | Make your content inclusive by using contrasting colours, readable fonts, and subtitled videos. These small changes ensure accessibility for persons with disabilities and help create #EqualOpportunities for everyone. 💡 #DisabilityAwareness 📄 https://lnkd.in/g9TFF2D9

#PacificECOPs | Last month Pacific Early Career Professionals from across the Pacific gathered in Nadi to drive sustainable ocean solutions. This event, organized by the Pacific Community Centre for Ocean Science (PCCOS), provided a space for ECOPs to connect, collaborate, and contribute to the region’s ocean management priorities. 👉 Dive into the full story and see how these efforts are shaping a sustainable future: https://bit.ly/3ZOdnHu