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#ResilientPacific | At the 10th International Waters Conference (#IWC10), Pacific Island nations brought critical insights on water security and climate resilience to the global stage. 🚰 More than 45% of Pacific peoples still lack access to basic drinking water, and groundwater resources will play an important role in the future development needs and resilience of island communities. Discover how Pacific communities are driving water solutions and building climate resilience! 👉 https://bit.ly/3XSbrNf... featuring interviews with Pacific Island representatives at the 10th International Waters Conference (#IWC10). Hear firsthand as they share lessons learned, challenges faced, and their experiences at the conference in Uruguay. 💡 Two projects underway in the Pacific, the Managing Coastal Aquifers (MCA) Project, and the Pacific Volcanics Project, are leading the charge in identifying, developing, managing, and protecting these important freshwater resources to enhance the climate resilience of communities. By combining 50+ years of Pacific expertise with cutting-edge science, and innovation, we're securing access, and promoting sustainability, to fresh groundwater resources for our communities and future generations. 🗣️ “It’s about the people, the community, the faces of the children... who are impacted by the changes in climate.” — Lono Leneuoti Tuvalu National Project Coordinator, “Managing Coastal Aquifers" Project (MCAP). #PacificVoices #WaterSecurity #ClimateResilience #IWC10 #SIDS #LessonsLearnt #SustainableFuture 🤝 Global Environment Facility | IW:LEARN

#PacificPeoples | Next up in our #PacificHumanRightsFilmFestival programme is the 'The Alexander Ball' 🎥 An observational documentary celebrating Samoan-Maori-Australian trans woman of colour, Ella Ganza, and the Meanjin ballroom scene as she and her ballroom family prepare for one of the biggest pride events of the year: The Alexander Ball. Join us and our panel of representatives from LGBTQ+ MVPFAFF+ communities across the Pacific to talk about rights and awareness. 🕕 Date, time and location: Wednesday 9th October 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Japan Pacific ICT Theatre, USP, Suva, Fiji. 👫🏽 All welcome and free entry. ℹ️ To find out about the Festival: https://bit.ly/PHRFF 🤝 The University of the South Pacific (USP) New Zealand High Commission, Suva, Fiji #UNOHCHR France in Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga and Tuvalu Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Fiji Airways New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade Save the Children International - Fiji Sida - Sweden #PHRFF #PHRFF2024 #MakeLovoNotWar

#ClimateResilience 🏝 | Une alternative locale à base de frass de la mouche soldat noire aux engrais importés en Nouvelle-Calédonie est en phase de développement par NEOFLY, une entreprise calédonienne de biotechnologie. ✅ Objectif : proposer un modèle vertueux d’économie circulaire pour la Nouvelle-Calédonie par la fabrication d’un engrais organique de qualité premium à base de frass de la mouche soldat noire (Black Soldier fly BSF) Hermetia illucens en contexte insulaire 🏝 Une initiative : ➡ réduisant l’empreinte carbone des filières végétales en contexte insulaire ➡ démontrant la résilience d’un territoire face au changement climatique Le projet PROTEGE financé par l’Union européenne et mis en œuvre par la Communauté du Pacifique (CPS) soutient cette initiative en faveur du développement durable et résilient des économies des Pays et Territoires d’Outre-Mer européens du Pacifique (PTOM) face au changement climatique. 🤝 European Union | Gouvernement de la Nouvelle-Calédonie | Province Sud | ADEME | NEOFLY | bpifrance | Territoires d'innovation Nouvelle-Calédonie

📸 Photography competition extended to 8 November! | 📢 Calling all Pacific photographers to join the celebration of visuals and expression! Do you have a way with photos? An urge to capture the beauty of the world in a single frame? Here is your chance to shine! This #InternationalLiteracyDay, you are invited to share your photos on the regional theme “Enhancing literacy through multilingualism: Promoting peace across the Blue Pacific Continent”. Visit the link below to get the full requirements of the photography competition: https://lnkd.in/gB3rNsuQ 👉 This photography competition is an opportunity for our Pacific people to showcase creativity and capabilities that will strengthen the region’s ongoing initiatives to strengthen literacy standards and to meet the education goals set out under the global Sustainable Development Goal 4. ✨ We look forward to receiving your amazing captures! 🤝 Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Read more about ILD: https://bit.ly/472ragU #PacificEducation

#PacificPeoples | #PacificCultures NANA is a short film that aims to shed light on critical social issues in 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea (PNG), from urban developments to cultural diversity, through compelling storytelling and visuals. 💡 The NANA project, which is being implemented by Tribal Voice PNG Inc; is among the latest recipients of a Euro 125,300 grant (USD 136,023). The grant was awarded under the ACP-EU Enhancing Capacity for the Sustainability of Cultural and Creative Industries in the Pacific project, implemented by SPC, with financial contribution from the European Union in the Pacific and support of the Secretariat of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (ACP-EU project). 🤝 The (ACP-EU) Secretariat of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) - European Union (EU) project supports the development of cultural and creative industries in the Pacific. 🌟 NANA will spotlight social issues in PNG, using case stories developed from community engagement and dialogue. The film will also highlight developments in PNG’s urban areas that have contributed to and exacerbated, the country’s emerging issues, including the increase and impact of merging cultures in cities. Tribal Voice PNG Inc is a creative arts organisation, specialising in information and communication design. It was founded by University of PNG graduates and is supported by national and international experts. Tribal Voice focuses on community advocacy on issues such as education, women and gender, family violence, abuse, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, culture and tourism, youth education, community development, health and safety, drug and alcohol awareness, business and industrial growth, poverty reduction, facilitating partnerships and community development. 🎬 #CommunityAdvocacy #NANAFilm #TribalVoicePNGInc 🎥🌏 📸 Photo captions: Photo 1: Cast of the film, ‘NANA’ Photo 2: Onsite shoot of the film NANA Photo 3: McPolly Koima, Project Manager from Tribal PNG Inc

#PacificPeoples | 🌺 Melania Tora will be a guest speaker TONIGHT at the screening of the Fiji film Parenting in the Smart Age! 📍Kicking off at 6PM at the Japan ICT Theatre at USP, but stop by at 5:30PM for a FREE buffet, and stay after the screening for an engaging Talanoa around the topic of the film. 👫 All welcome and free entry! 👉 To find out about the Festival: https://bit.ly/PHRFF 🤝 The University of the South Pacific New Zealand High Commission, Suva, Fiji United Nations Human Rights Ambassade de France aux Fidji - France in Fiji Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade Save the Children Fiji Fiji Airways Sida - Styrelsen för Internationellt Utvecklingssamarbete #PacificHumanRightsFilmFestival #PHRFF#PHRFF2024

#PacificPeoples | 📱 How has parenting changed since the introduction of smartphones and social media? 🎥 Join us to watch ‘Parenting in the Smart Age’ this evening, Monday 7 October at 6 pm at Japan-Pacific Multipurpose ICT Lecture Theatre at USP in Suva, Fiji. 💻 With increasing concerns around the Pacific about the cultural and emotional impacts of media and technology in the information age, join us as we talanoa with regional professionals, parents and children to explore strategies for the navigation of online spaces in a safer more mindful way. 👫🏽 ALL WELCOME! ℹ️ To find out about the Festival: https://bit.ly/PHRFF 🤝 The University of the South Pacific (USP) New Zealand High Commission, Suva, Fiji #UNOHCHR France in Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga and Tuvalu Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Fiji Airways New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade Save the Children Fiji Sida #PacificHumanRightsFilmFestival #PHRFF #PHRFF2024 #MakeLovoNotWar

#ResilientPacific | The #PARTneR-2 and Integrate Pasifika teams were in #Tonga for their final joint mission under the Pacific Risk Tools for Resilience Phase II Project. Guided by the National Emergency Management Office - NEMO Tonga (NDRMO), the team is conducting collaborative capacity building alongside the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA New Zealand) on the open-sourced tools, of #RiskScape (focusing on multi-hazard risk analysis) and the Pacific Resilience Nexus (PRN) platform as an integrated data infrastructure. Various ministries in Tonga are taking this opportunity to strengthen their knowledge and build capacity, empowering informed decisions on addressing natural hazard risks through the use of these tools; focused on country prioritized use cases of coastal inundation and tropical cyclones. ℹ️ Building on the PARTneR-2 initiative, Integrate Pasifika also seeks to strengthen peer-to-peer exchanges, fostering the sharing of knowledge and information at both national and regional levels. An initial aspect of this are the country consultations conducted, in order to understand the information & knowledge management landscape in Tonga. 🤝 The trainings and consultations have been made possible through funding from the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade (MFAT).

#PacificPeoples | 🎥 A full house of more than 300 people were inspired by the screening of Pacific Mother at the opening ceremony of the 4th Pacific Human Rights Film Festival at Damodar City, in Suva, yesterday evening. The audience had a chance to discuss the importance of reclaiming traditional birthing knowledge with the @Pacific Mother team, Film Director Katherine McRae, and Film Producer Migiwa Ozawa. Don’t miss the next screenings! Find out more: https://bit.ly/PHRFF 🤝 The University of the South Pacific, New Zealand High Commission, Suva, Fiji, United Nations Human Rights, Ambassade de France aux Fidji - France in Fiji, Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Fiji Airways, New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade, Save the Children Fiji, Sida - Styrelsen för Internationellt Utvecklingssamarbete #PacificHumanRightsFilmFestival #PHRFF #PHRFF2024 #MakeLovoNotWar

#PacificStats | This World Teachers’ Day, 5 October, we highlight the importance of qualified teachers in upper secondary education. ✏️🎓 In 2022, Nauru 🇳🇷 achieved a remarkable 100% of qualified teachers, showing their commitment to quality education. Tuvalu 🇹🇻 had less than 60% of qualified teachers in the same year, demonstrating the challenges in education infrastructure in the Pacific. Investing in qualified teachers is crucial for nurturing future generations and ensuring equitable access to education. They truly have one of the most important jobs in the world! 🍎 Explore more on educational insights through our Education Dashboard, part of the Pacific Data Hub (pacificdata.org). 📚 📊 Education Dashboard: https://lnkd.in/fVe2cDy 🔢 This dataset: https://bit.ly/3XOf9HD #PacificData #WorldTeachersDay #PacificEducation #StatOfTheWeek