… Producer (IPP) to generate 30 to 40 MW of power near Lae, and reflects the requirements of a 25-year Power Purchase … inability of the Ramu grid to provide reliable power, and the PNG Government's long-term objective of increasing … reliable baseload power to households, industries and resource projects on the Ramu grid, whichruns from Lae and …
… hundreds or thousands at fixed sites during specific lunar and seasonal periods for the purpose of spawning (Domeier and Colin, 1997). Not surprisingly, fishers have often taken … There is now a growing awareness among marine biologists and coastal managers of the need to understand the biological …
Elsevier, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
… agreed Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). China and India, together accounting for nearly 40 percent of the world's population and ranking among the fastest-growing countries, account for … of this progress, along with the "tiger" economies of East and South-East Asia. Due to the tyranny of averages, the …
UNDP/Government of Solomon Islands/GEF
… with a very weak economy, a rapidly growing population and a government system struggling to cope with the delivery … people are custodians to globally significant terrestrial and marine biodiversity that is at risk of being … In recognition of the importance of environmental management and conservation the country ratified the United …
UNDESA
… is prepared in response to the need to contribute to and facilitate implementation of national support to the … an initiative of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) that serves as a prenatal to the … conferences on the subject, literature on environmental management and sustainable development from international …
SPREP-SBPCP
… values of the Big Bay Forests,on the island of Santo, and to generate income by forming enterprises which enable … Environment Unit to form a partnership with the landowners and village residents to provide technical support, training … arise, and according to how the landowners and village management committee wish to proceed. 2 copies|Available …
IUCN & UNEP
… area But scientific assessments indicate that biodiversity and ecosystem integrity are continuing to decline at an … areas are being recognized as essential for nature and biodiversity conservation in order to maintain the basic ecosystem services and functions that sustain human life as we know it. They …
Smithsonian Institution
… This paper attempts to provide a comprehensive listing and analysis of Kiribati plant names, along with the corresponding Latin, English, and selected Pacific-island vernacular names for plant … islands of Kiribati: Banaba (Ocean Island) to the west and the Line and Phoenix Islands to the east. A brief …
Pacific Data Hub
… was awarded by the Pacific Pow er Association (PPA) in Fiji to carry out a project called “Quantification of Energy …
University of the South Pacific (USP)
… pollution in ports of nine Pacific Islands Countries and Territories (PICTs) and related risks while a ship is visiting a port and the … American Samoa. Port Moresby of Papua New Guinea, Suva of Fiji, and Tarawa of Kiribati. Under the SPREP study (Marine …
Pacific Data Hub
… logistical problems for any necessary post-disaster relief and response efforts. The 2011 census estimated the resident … initial disaster response to the outer islands expensive and further burdens already-constrained public finances. The … of tropical cyclones (TCs): in the two months of February and March 2005, TCs Meena, Nancy, Olaf, Percy, and Rae swept …
Pacific Data Hub
… The economy and population in Taiwan grew rapidly in the 20th century, … of heavy metals, BOD, COD, organic/inorganic nitrogen, and phosphorous have, as a result, caused environmental … by long-range transport such as dust storms, haze, and water-borne radiation, locally sourced pollutants were …
Pacific Data Hub
… scientists are called on to study ocean acidification and its effects. The ‘minor' phylum Bryozoa shows … which blanket the southern shelves of New Zealand and Australia, may serve as biological saturometers, …
Pacific Data Hub
… Goals 2018 is a visual guide to the trends, challenges and measurement issues related to each of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. The Atlas features maps and data visualizations, primarily drawn from World … related to: poverty, hunger, health, education, gender, water, energy, jobs, infrastructure, inequalities, cities, …
Pacific Data Hub
… of green growth that underpins its cultural, societal and environmental values. Vanuatu has a narrow economic base and is highly dependent on the tourism and agriculture … will continue to suffer from poor access to clean water, health services and education, and lack of …
Pacific Data Hub
… w SIEA customer offices established in Gizo, Auki, Kirakira and Munda … • LAN extended to Auki, Gizo, Tulagi, Kirakira and Noro • Asset Review completed … • New Fuel Contract negotiated • Soltuna PPA signed and implemented • Outside Plant Review completed … • Management Development training provided, both local and overseas • Extended radio coverage to FM stations … … …
Pacific Data Hub
… which is located in the middle east of the Lau Basin and has an area of about 36,000 km2. Principal works of the … surveying, carried out at 10 knots by using GPS and MBES ,Magnetic surveys, sampling for the baseline … survey,continuous deepsea observation, bathymetric mapping and acoustic reflection imaging to identify the precise …
Pacific Data Hub
… w SIEA customer offices established in Gizo, Auki, Kirakira and Munda … • LAN extended to Auki, Gizo, Tulagi, Kirakira and Noro • Asset Review completed … • New Fuel Contract negotiated • Soltuna PPA signed and implemented • Outside Plant Review completed … • Management Development training provided, both local and overseas • Extended radio coverage to FM stations … … …
Pacific Data Hub
… Energy sector working with Renewable Energy (RE) sources and Renewable Energy Technologies (RETs). The Certificate 2 … Energy sector working with Renewable Energy (RE) sources and Renewable Energy Technologies (RETs). The Certificate 3 … must elect to study in one of the following fields: Energy Management, Biomass, Hybrid Wind, Micro Hydro Power, Solar. … …
Pacific Data Hub
… This Thematic Brief provides information and analysis about climate change issues affecting women and girls in the Pacific Islands region. It has been … Women). The three key messages provide background to women and climate change issues in the Pacific. They demonstrate …