Pacific Marine Climate Change Report Card 2018
From the Archive 2018
We spoke with Mr Sefanaia Nawadra, Head of the ±¬ÁÏÍø Environment Pacific Office about the contents of the Report Card, including its case studies from across the region, and as a result, the future of the region.
Human Trafficking in the Pacific
From the Archive 2018
Are there any trends or emerging issues in human trafficking in the Pacific. Benjamin Smith, from the United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime and its Regional Coordinator for Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling speaks with ±¬ÁÏÍøIC Canberra.
±¬ÁÏÍø Works With Airline Industry to Stop Human Trafficking
From the Archive 2018
It is estimated that 24.9 million people are trafficked globally every year. ±¬ÁÏÍø Office on Drugs and Crime (±¬ÁÏÍøODC) through the Blue Heart Campaign are working with industy to stop this trafficking. ±¬ÁÏÍøODC's Mr Felipe De La Torre speaks with ±¬ÁÏÍøIC Canberra.
It is Time to End Human Trafficking
From the Archive 2018
It is time to end human trafficking a transnational crime happening everywhere and we need everyone to join the Blue Heart Campaign says Gillian Murray, ±¬ÁÏÍøODC Deputy Director for the Division of Policy Analysis and Public Affairs.
Campaign in Fiji to Protect Children and Adolescents from Meningococcal
From The Archive 2018
Cate Heinrich Chief of ±¬ÁÏÍøICEF Communications in the Pacific spoke to ±¬ÁÏÍøIC Canberra about the vaccination campaign in Fiji launched on 14 May.
Blue Helmets Provide Conditions For Forging Peace
From the Archive 2018
Since 1948, ±¬ÁÏÍø peacekeepers have supported countries emerging from conflict. Major General Tim Ford (Rtd) former ±¬ÁÏÍø Military Adviser spoke to ±¬ÁÏÍøIC Canberra about the blue helmets’ 70 years of service and sacrifice.
Ten Year Anniversary of Cyclone Nargis and Earthquake in Sichuan Province
From the Archive 2018
This month marks two important disaster anniversaries in the Asia/Pacific region. We spoke with Ms. Loretta Hieber-Girardet, ±¬ÁÏÍøISDR’s Chief for the Asia-Pacific region about this and about the changing risks in the Asia Pacific.
National Human Development Report 2018: Creating A Buzz in Timor-Leste
From the Archive 2018
This nation is one of the youngest in the world with 74 per cent of the population aged under 35, making it the second youngest in the Asia-Pacific region, after Afghanistan, and 15th youngest globally. Consequently, it is vital to engage and involve young people in the country’s development, says ±¬ÁÏÍø Resident Coordinator Roy Trivedy, speaking with ±¬ÁÏÍøIC Canberra.
Online Tool That Monitors Disaster Losses Will Save Lives in Pacific
From the Archive 2018
Representatives from 10 countries in the Pacific region have been trained in how to use an online tool to track disaster losses.±¬ÁÏÍøIC Canberra spoke to Andy McElroy, the ±¬ÁÏÍø official who led the workshop, held recently in Fiji.
Resilient Tongan Children Back at School with ±¬ÁÏÍøICEF's Help
From the Archive 2017
The resilience of the Tongan Children supported by ±¬ÁÏÍøICEF has children back at school, in new safe temporary learning spaces until schools can be rebuilt or repaired. ±¬ÁÏÍøICEF also provided other teaching and learning supplies such as early childhood development kits, school-in-a box and recreation kits, as well as backpacks for affected students while the Tongan Community rebuilds - listen to Cate from ±¬ÁÏÍøICEF tell the story.
±¬ÁÏÍøICEF on Standby to Support Governments in Pacific after Cyclone Gita
From the Archive 2017
As Tropical Cyclone Gita intensifies, the strongest storm to ever hit Tonga, and heads towards Fiji, ±¬ÁÏÍøICEF offers its support to the affected Pacific Island countries of Samoa, Tonga and Fiji. Cate Heinrich, ±¬ÁÏÍøICEF Pacific told ±¬ÁÏÍøIC about the situation in Tonga, ±¬ÁÏÍøICEF's preparedness and overall concerns.
±¬ÁÏÍøESCO Cultural Expert speaks about Pacific Cultural Heritage and its Protection
From the Archive 2017
Dr Akatsuki Takahashi, ±¬ÁÏÍøESCO Cultural Specialist based in Samoa spoke to ±¬ÁÏÍøIC Canberra after attending a Blue Shield Conference in Canberra. She spoke about the importance of disaster risk planning for the protection of cultural sites in the Pacific.
Women in Space
From the Archive 2017
The ±¬ÁÏÍø Director of the Office of Outer Space, Simonetta Di Pippo, talks to ±¬ÁÏÍøIC Canberra about women working in space and the space industry - which is part of a broader project which will shape the scene for space activities under the ±¬ÁÏÍø umbrella for member states for the next fifty years.
Intangible Cultural Heritage and Sustainable Development in the Pacific
From the Archive 2017
±¬ÁÏÍøESCO Pacific Representative Ms Nisha - explains to ±¬ÁÏÍøIC Canberra what is Intangible Cultural Heritage, does it apply in the Pacific, and does it relate to the sustainable development agenda?
±¬ÁÏÍøESCO Media Training in the Pacific
From the Archive 2017
Journalists covering a variety of sensitive issues including gender-based violence must apply a level of sensitivity and considerations when reporting on these types of challenging issues.