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Call for Applications: UNITAR Women’s Leadership in Disaster Risk Reduction for World Tsunami Awareness Day 2025
UN International Training and Research Center
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August 13, 2025
The programme is open to motivated people living in or from Pacific Island countries and territories or the Asia-Pacific, who are: An adult of 18 years or older Eager to learn about the leadership skills required for disaster risk reduction...
ADB, Cook Islands Enhance the Resilience of Rarotonga Airport Operations
Asian Development Bank
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December 13, 2024
MANILA, PHILIPPINES (13 December 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a $2 million grant agreement with the Government of the Cook Islands to boost support for an ongoing project, which is improving Cook Islands resilience to...
Visitor Spending and Visitor Arrivals Declined in July 2025
State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism
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August 28, 2025
Posted on Aug 28, 2025 in News For Immediate Release: August 28, 2025 HONOLULU—According to preliminary statistics from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), total visitor arrivals and total visitor spending in July...
Role of Indigenous communities recognised at world’s first-ever ‘nature positive’ summit
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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October 11, 2024
08 October 2024, Sydney, Australia - The critical role of Indigenous peoples in addressing the triple planetary crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, and plastic pollution was recognised at the inaugural Global Nature Positive Summit (GNPS)...
Visitor Spending Increased Despite Fewer Visitor Arrivals in June 2025
State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism
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July 31, 2025
Posted on Jul 31, 2025 in News For Immediate Release: July 31, 2025 HONOLULU—According to preliminary statistics from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), there were 857,102 total visitors to the Hawaiian Islands...
PIONEERING ELECTRIC VEHICLE COURSE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED
Government of Samoa
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April 9, 2025
[PRESS RELEASE – 9 APRIL 2025] – The first ever certified local course for electric vehicle (EV) mechanics has been completed, with the participants receiving their certificates today in a ceremony held at the National University of Samoa (NUS)....
SIX VILLAGES IN SAVAII RECEIVE FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY-LED ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS
Government of Samoa
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April 1, 2025
[PRESS RELEASE Apia, SAMOA 01 April 2025] – The Global Environment Facility (GEF) Small Grants Programme (SGP) is once again supporting local communities who are at great risk from climate change due to their fragile ecosystems. Community-based...
Navigating Disaster Management: Lessons from the Merapi Eruption in Indonesia
UN International Training and Research Center
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December 2, 2024
After gaining experience as a disaster management analyst, Fega worked on several projects related to disaster response and management. In 2023, encouraged by her colleagues, Fega joined the UNITAR Women’s Leadership in Tsunami-based Disaster Risk...
Global Destinations Join Together to Launch 100 Innovations for Sustainable Travel
EIN Presswire
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September 26, 2024
Collaborating to Accelerate the Future of Responsible Travel with Proven Innovations from 35+ Countries AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, September 27, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As World Tourism Day begins, Destination Think proudly unveils 100 Travel...
Address by Prime Minister Hon. Fiame Naomi Mataafa at the Farewell reception for the outgoing UN Resident Coordinator
Government of Samoa
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February 18, 2025
SAMOA, February 18 - Taumeasina Island Resort, Tuesday 18 February 18:30pm Talofa lava and good evening to you all. I am happy to join you this evening to bid farewell to Mr. Themba Kalua, who has served with dedication and commitment as the...
Clicktripz Fuels Global Tourism Collaboration in the 100 Travel Innovations Campaign
EIN Presswire
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November 12, 2024
Driving Change in Travel: Partnership Enhances Visibility of Sustainable Tourism Innovations AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Clicktripz, one of the world’s largest travel ad networks, is making a significant...
7k Metals Announces Mega 1-Kilo Grand Canyon Silver Coin
EIN Presswire
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November 15, 2024
First of its kind in the industry IDAHO FALLS, ID, UNITED STATES, November 15, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- 7k Metals is set to make a big impression with the upcoming release of one of its largest and most unique coins to date: the 1-kilo Grand...
Banyan Software Acquires Healthcare Technology Leader, Medtech Global
EIN Presswire
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February 19, 2025
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND, February 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Banyan Software, a global software investor with a growing footprint in Australia and New Zealand, has acquired Medtech Global, a leading provider of health technology to the...
World Tourism Day: 100 Solutions Shaping the Future of Sustainable Travel
EIN Presswire
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September 27, 2024
Global Destinations Unite to Showcase Travel Innovations Spanning Six Continents AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, September 27, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On World Tourism Day, Destination Think proudly unveils 100 Travel Innovations, a groundbreaking...
One Pacific – One People, One Ocean at CBD COP16.
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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October 22, 2024
16 October 2024, Apia, Samoa – The Pacific islands contain rich and vast biodiversity, and they hold responsibility over large proportions of global ecosystems, including about a third of all oceans and seas within national jurisdictions. However,...
Ocean Dialogue unites voices on collaborative action for shared ocean priorities
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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October 15, 2024
Partnerships must become the norm, not the exception. This was emphasised at the Ocean Dialogue convened during the inaugural Global Nature Positive Summit (GNPS) held in Sydney, Australia this week. The dialogue brought together First Nations...
Arrival of African Tulip Beetles in Tonga for Natural Enemies - Natural Solutions Programme
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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October 9, 2024
8 October 2024, Tongatapu, Tonga - The African tulip tree (Spathodea campanulata) is recognised as one of the world’s 100 worst invasive alien species and ranks among the top 30 terrestrial invasive plants. Initially introduced to many Pacific...
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....
Official Keynote Address for the Seventh Pacific Meteorological Council (PMC-7) Director General, SPREP
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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September 23, 2024
Opening Salutations: Pastor Thomsom Aki, Vice Chairman of the Vanuatu Christian Council. Honorable John Dahmasing Salong, Minister responsible for the Ministry of Climate Change Adaptation, Meteorology, Geo-Hazards, Environment, Energy and...
Immersive Study Tour Commences on Invasive Species Management to Empower Pacific Battlers
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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September 20, 2024
17 September 2024, Auckland: A regional study tour, set to be a learning and knowledge exchange-based programme, that provides participants with a unique chance to delve into invasive species management and acquire essential skills for leading...