We NEED the #SDGs because: 🦜species loss (68% since 1970) 🌲vanishing forests (11.9 million hectares/year) 🔥climate change (^1.6°F since 1906) 👶🏽babies dying (15k/day) The SDGs need us because: 👩🏾‍💻 we all have something to contribute‼️ 🌍17 goals; 169 targets, 3,399 days left

For any #COVID19 vaccine to work, the majority of men, women and children across the globe need to be willing to take it. But mistrust in vaccines is on the rise. Help share science-based information that saves lives: bit.ly/2ZvyuRk

Indigenous peoples are at disproportionate risk in public health emergencies such as #COVID19. Follow UNPFII for updates on the #coronavirus crisis and its impact on indigenous communities. bit.ly/2JpLgHH

UNICEF-procured vaccines arrived in to Samoa on a World Food Programme flight this week to support the Government of Samoa in its routine immunization programme. Together with Pacific Island governments, we are continuing to reach children during the #COVID19 pandemic with life-saving vaccines.

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To coincide with United Nations Decade of Ocean Science, International Association of Universities (IAU) IAU HESD & Universitetet i Bergen call for papers for a publication on #SDG14: Life below water. Deadline for abstracts: 15 Nov! Hilligje van't Land, PhD @UiBrector_Olsen UNESCO Ocean Ariel Troisi Ngedikes Olai Uludong @VidarHelgesen Peter Thomson bit.ly/387Ln8r

Environmental Data for decision making in the Pacific.

More highlights from the Fiji Red Cross Society Community Emergency Response Team Training in the Western, Northern and Central/Eastern Division. #BeDisasterReady

UNSG on State of the Planet - we now have been notified!! webtv.un.org/live/watch/ant… SIDS DOCK™ Blue Guardians FAO working with SIDS, LDCs and LLDCs SIDS GBN AOSIS Island Policy Lab at the University of Delaware Island Innovation 🏝️ SDG Pacific UN Sustainable Development Group 🇺🇳 Satyendra Prasad Pacific Community Fiji in the U.S.A, Canada and Mexico Tuvalu Mission UN Fiji One News Pacific Islands Forum @FijianGovt

Yes! Check out this publication by SPREP Pacific Community and Intl. Alliance to Combat Ocean Acidification "Mainstreaming OA Into National Policies- A Handbook for Pacific Islands" Pacific Data Hub The University of the South Pacific SDG Pacific Pacific Regional Climate Centre Regional Pacific NDC Hub Pacific Islands Forum sprep.org/sites/default/…

Find out how researchers across the Commonwealth, such as Blue Charter alumnus 𝗥𝘂𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝗩𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮 in #Fiji, are driving change in their communities through research leadership and knowledge exchange👇 bit.ly/2Ll687L The University of the South Pacific 🇫🇯 #SDGs #oceans

As Tropical Cyclone Ana has intensified into a category 2 system over night, the Fiji Red Cross Society trained volunteers around Fiji are currently assisting the nearby communities evacuate to higher grounds. We urge the general public to take safety precautions. #FRCS_TCAna_Response

9⃣8⃣ solar panels were handed over by UN Development to the #FSM Dept. of Environment, Climate Change & Emergency Management under the UN Development & The Gov't of Japan funded Enhancing Climate Resilience Project. This will power the HF/VHF radio system in 🇫🇲 towards improved disaster preparedness.

As we respond and recover better from #COVID19 there is a growing demand by countries, industries and communities – for a new type of infrastructure that is green, digital, inclusive and helps us deliver the #SDGs.

We have reached 1,000 followers! A sincere thank you to all friends and supporters of the #Tuvalu Permanent Mission to the #UnitedNations - Fakafetai lasi 🌏🇹🇻🐬🇺🇳🐟🌴💙🥳

New agreement signed by IUCN Oceania & SPC to strengthen conservation & sustainable development in the Pacific - a key milestone for the benefit of the entire region, ahead of the World Conservation Congress #COP15 #COP26 and beyond. Learn more: spc.int/updates/news/m…

The Fiji Red Cross Society (FRCS) teams have arrived safely in Nabouwalu jetty, Vanua Levu with relief supplies. These supplies are being unloaded and will be delivered to the respective FRCS Branches to distribute to #TCAna and #TCYasa affected communities. #FRCS_TCAna_Response

Did you know that almost 20 years ago, in 2002, a first Pacific Islands Regional Ocean Policy and Implementation Plan was developed? And in 2010 a Framework for Pacific Oceanscape emerged? To know more click on bit.ly/2Zqm6kt

Excellent video from The Ocean Foundation highlighting the global efforts of OA scientists, policy makers & community leaders to combat OA. "OA science must be practical, affordable & accessible. Further, we must strengthen the connection between OA and climate policy." @MarkJSpalding

When we empower women, we empower families and communities. By training 20 women from the Kadavu, Lau and Lomaiviti — we’re contributing to this journey. From financials literacy to breaking cultural barriers — we’re giving these women an opportunity to become entrepreneurs.