GEBCO’s gridded bathymetric data sets are global terrain models for ocean and land. The grids are available to download or access through Web Map Services.
Imagery reproduced from the GEBCO_2019 Grid, www.gebco.net
https://www.gebco.net/data_and_products/gridded_bathymetry_data/
This dataset shows the global distribution of coral reefs in tropical and subtropical regions. It is the most comprehensive global dataset of warm-water coral reefs to date, acting as a foundation baseline map for future, more detailed, work. This dataset was compiled from a number of sources by UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) and the WorldFish Centre, in collaboration with WRI (World Resources Institute) and TNC (The Nature Conservancy).
Following captures noted announcement on tarriff adjustments effective 1st March 2019.
The graph below shows how Tonga Power Limited (TPL) was holding its tariff since 2017 to February 2019, whilst diesel fluctuates over the same period.
Source: Tonga Power Limited
The following captures the Tuvalu Electricity Corporation (TEC) annual electricity statistics from 2014 to 2017
Work is part of the SOPAC Regional assitance to the countries on wind advisory.
Data sets and related data products and services provided by SEDAC managed by the NASA Earth Science Data and Information System (ESDIS) project. SEDAC is one of the Earth Observing System Data and Information System (EOSDIS) Distributed Active Archive Centers (DAACs), part of the ESDIS project.
About SEDAC. http://sedac.ciesin.columbia.edu/about, Retrieved 27 Oct 2020.
The amended Code of the Federated States of Micronesia states in section 104 that the exclusive economic zone is contiguous to the territorial sea. The inner boundary of the exclusive economic zone of each island or atoll is the seaward boundary of the territorial sea, and the outer boundary is a line, every point of which is two hundred nautical miles seaward of the nearest point on the baseline.
The Marine Zones (Declaration) Act 2011 repeals the Marine Zones (Declaration) Act 1983. It states that the territorial sea of Kiribati comprises those waters having, as their inner limits, the baseline of Kiribati and, as their outer limits, a line measured seaward from that baseline, every point of which is at a distance of twelve (12) nautical miles from the nearest point of the baseline.
Savina Nongebatu, a disability inclusion and gender equality advocate in Solomon Islands and member of the Pacific Women Shaping Pacific Development advisory board, reflects on journey of the program. She shares what, in her view, have been the successes, challenges and work ahead to progress gender equality in the Pacific.
This interview was conducted as part of the production for the Pacific Women Legacy Video: https://youtu.be/NIXyH2L6BHA
Sokotia Kulene, Director of the Tuvalu Gender Affairs Department (GAD), reflects on the work of GAD and the role that the Pacific Women Shaping Pacific Development has played in supporting such work. He shares what, in his view, have been the successes, challenges and work ahead to progress gender equality in Tuvalu.
This interview was conducted as part of the production for the Pacific Women Legacy Video: https://youtu.be/NIXyH2L6BHA
What makes an effective gender transformative approach, especially in Papua New Guinea? Pacific Women Shaping Pacific Development shares learning from 10 years of programming as well as key elements of successful gender transformative change identified by partners in Papua New Guinea. This video is available both in English and Tok Pisin.
Anamalia Falemaka and Ursula Tai reflect on: what an empowered woman looks like; their role model for women’s empowerment; the barriers to empowerment they see; and their vision of empowerment The video was produced alongside ‘Working for Change’ for the Pacific Women Regional Learning Forum on Women's Economic Empowerment.
Asita Molotii started her professional life fixing transmitters and receivers. Today, she is ‘working where [her] interest lies’ as Director of the Gender Affairs Department of the Tuvalu Ministry of Health, Social Affairs and Gender.
Her hope for her country is to ensure that development reaches everyone.
Pulafagu Toiafa’s passion has guided her on a journey. She started as broadcaster, undertook studies in sociology, history and politics then worked in government. In 2004, the post of coordinator for the Tuvalu National Council of Women caught her eye. She applied and has been in the role since.
Petsyio Koau is Program Manager at the Tuvalu Family Health Association (TUFHA). She’s driven by the passion to raise awareness and empower women and youth as well as see TUFHA grow into a well-recognised organisation in Tuvalu.
She shared this video message from the inaugural Tuvalu National Women and Youth Forum, held from 9–13 December. The forum focused on many issues: ending violence against women and girls; advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights; and increasing women’s participation in leadership and ‘Falekaupule’ decision making roles.
Christina “Kiki” Stinnett, President of CWC, reflected on the first six months of operations of the Tongen Inepwineu Counseling Center (TICC) as part of the commemorations. Pacific Women, through its Support Unit, is pleased to support CWC with the production of this video message to mark the occasion.
Pacific Women is proud to join the Fiji Women's Fund and Australian Humanitarian Partnership in supporting Fiji Disabled Peoples Federation and its affiliates to provide additional assistance to Fijian people with disabilities during the dual crises of COVID-19 and tropical cyclone Harold.
‘Attending trainings, I know that my actions speak louder. I am standing here as a deaf person to show you that having many skills has changed my life and I can contribute to my family’s income,’ shares Clera Tegu.
As part of commemorations for International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Pacific Women through Pacific Girl is proud to present this video featuring Ms Tegu. She is one of the many girls in the Solomon Islands who are being supported to develop their confidence, skills and knowledge through the Young Women’s Christian Association’s (YWCA) Girls Rise Up! program.
In a first for the Pacific, several country-specific video animations are available about the safety of women and children in their homes during the current COVID-19 pandemic response. This is the Nauru country animation.
The animations address domestic and family violence which typically increases during times of crisis such as COVID-19.
In a first for the Pacific, several country-specific video animations are available about the safety of women and children in their homes during the current COVID-19 pandemic response. This is the Federated States of Micronesia, Chuuk state animation.
The animations address domestic and family violence which typically increases during times of crisis such as COVID-19.