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Gender equality in environmental programmes: Insights from the PEUMP in the Pacific

The gender equality-environmental nexus appeared in the international debate more than two decades ago. Still, a lot needs to be done. The international community gathers to discuss how to achieve gender equality in the context of climate change policies and programmes. This article offers insights...

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Capacity4dev Team created a new Article 14 March 2022
Remittances in the Pacific Islands: Challenges and Solutions

The importance of remittances is widely recognised, and awareness has become even more pronounced as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. A number of global goals have been developed over the years to address the challenges facing remittances. These include Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 10.c. 1...

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Capacity4dev Team posted Information 16 June 2021
Group: Public Group on Migration & Asylum
Seeking a harmonious coexistence between Pacific Islanders and the life below water

Marine resources are the backbone of Pacific Island economies and are fundamental for the livelihood of their inhabitants. However, the region is at the forefront of climate change and is struggling to control illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing practices. The EU is working with regional...

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Capacity4dev Team created a new Article 4 June 2021
New opportunities in the agritourism sector in the Pacific

Agriculture and Tourism are two critical industries for most Pacific economies, and strengthening linkages between the two will provide new income generation and growth opportunities for value chain actors serving the broader tourism market. Linkages between agriculture and tourism increase...

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Isolina Boto posted Information 24 October 2017
Group: Building resilience of small island economies
Vanuatu’s Aelan Chocolate wins NZ awards and world placing for cocoa

Vanuatu’s fledgling Aelan Chocolate makers has had a successful year winning recognition at the inaugural New Zealand Chocolate Awards 2017. The top award also adds to their winning entries into the World Cocoa of Excellence competition in France, where two of their four entries were placed in the...

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Isolina Boto posted Information 24 October 2017
Group: Building resilience of small island economies
EU and Forum sign agreement to tackle gender inequality in Pacific

The European Union and the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat have signed a Financing Agreement to tackle the root causes of gender inequality and violence against women and girls in the Pacific. The more than US$15 million agreement was signed in Apia by European Union Ambassador for the Pacific,...

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Isolina Boto posted Information 7 September 2017
Group: Building resilience of small island economies
A ground-breaking investment into the Pacific Islands Coffee

A significant milestone for the Pacific Islands has been achieved, with a A$ 656,000 impact investment into Vanuatu coffee producer, Tanna Coffee, writes Caleb Jarvis, Trade & Investment Commissioner, PTI Australia. Tanna Coffee produces organic Arabica coffee. They purchase coffee parchment...

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Isolina Boto posted Information 11 May 2017
Group: Building resilience of small island economies
Vanuatu: the World’s First Climate Change Refugees

Given the contemporary discussion about refugees, which focuses primarily on those who have been forced from their homes because of conflict or persecution, it is important to evaluate other push factors for refugees around the world. Here are five facts you should know about Vanuatuan refugees —...

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Isolina Boto posted Information 11 May 2017
Group: Building resilience of small island economies
Linking Farmers & Tourists to Solve Development Challenges in SIDS

Developing the link between agriculture and tourism could be a significant opportunity for small island developing states. Already an expanding sector in several Pacific and Caribbean islands, agritourism can address a range of development challenges – among them low agricultural productivity, high...

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Capacity4dev Team created a new Article 20 January 2017
“Agritourism will boost Vanutau economy if we can link agriculture to tourism" Deputy PM Joe Natuman

“There is has huge potential of benefits that can derive from Agritourism if we could properly ensure the linkages between agriculture and the tourism sector”. The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism, Trade and Industries, Joe Natuman made that statement yesterday in his opening remarks...

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David Walker posted Information 11 November 2016
Group: Building resilience of small island economies