The participants of the Inform South-South Collaboration workshop in Apia, Samoa
Regional participants from Palau, FSM, Kiribati and Samoa attending the Inform data portal training at SPREP, learned a new tool on data collection using a mobile app, KoBoToolbox: a free and open data software for collecting and managing data in resource-constrained environments.
Participants learned how to download the app, built a data collection survey form, store the survey in the cloud, and then went on a data collection exercise (just here at SPREP grounds recording items from trash cans!). During the exercise they entered data on the form using their phones.
Interviews with participants who learned a new tool on mobile data collection using a mobile app, KoBoToolbox - a free and open source software for collecting and managing data in resource-constrained environments. These interviews with regional participants from Samoa, Kiribati and Palau were taken during the South-South knowledge exchange and Inform capacity building workshop held at SPREP headquarters from 8 - 12 April 2019.
Link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQFDPG8g6HY&feature=youtu.be
Solomon Islands has a rich environment with diverse marine and terrestrial biodiversity which is increasingly threatened by human-induced activities, including uncontrolled and poor waste management practices.
The country has a high population growth rate, and an expanding economy heavily dependent on imported products brought about by changes in consumption patterns.
SPREP is leading the charge to make the Pacific Games in July go plastic free in an awareness and outreach initiative aptly called Greening of the Games.
For the first time in its history, the Pacific Games will ban all plastic bags and utensils from all games venues, transport services and accommodation in efforts to influence the behaviour and attitudes of Pacific people to do more to protect the environment.