8 June marks the UN World Oceans Day. Since 2008, the world has celebrated this observance to raise awareness on the ocean’s role and driving global systems that make the Earth habitable for humankind.
Humanity needs leadership and solidarity to defeat COVID-19
This UNDP Annual Report takes a look at the results we achieved with countries and communities through 12 intense months.
Exposure: Sharing the voices of people from Solomon Islands.
An elliptical tanker, and a rescue fire truck are set to enhance the Palau Government’s capacity for preparedness and response to emergencies.
An essential report showcasing Vanuatu's progression and commitment in fulfilling its obligation as a Party to the UNFCCC, has been formally submitted.
International Women’s Day is celebrated every year to acknowledge the contributions and achievements of women around the globe. The UN Development Programme recognizes that women’s full participation and decision-making in political, economic and public life is a pre-requisite of democracy and peace, and essential for achieving the global SDGs by 2030.
Food security is everyone’s business
In Pacific Small Island Developing States such as Fiji, food security in terms of accessibility and affordability to food is a key challenge. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in Fiji in early 2020, the UNDP Accelerator Lab Pacific had employed community immersion with individuals and households living in rural areas of Fiji, and undertaken system mapping sessions with partners and experts to understand the impacts of COVID-19 on food security.
Blue financing for community-led marine conservation in Fiji
While we celebrate World Oceans Day and reminded of humanity’s shared resource that is the ocean and the personal connection that we have with the sea, we are also reminded that the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has stretched beyond the terrestrial realms, but into our waters as well. Last year, the COVID-19 crisis caused a collapse of the tourism industry, a whopping 84 percent decline in visitor arrivals in Fiji and a decrease in fisheries resulting in a 5.8 percent contraction in Pacific Small Island States (SIDS) Gross Domestic Product.
Why transparency is fundamental to Climate Action
The COVID-19 pandemic has taught people across varying fields many lessons. Access to up-to-date and reliable scientific data helps policy makers make informed decisions, especially in times of crisis. When a country can collect, analyze, and present climate data, they can assess its individual circumstance, its needs, and priorities, as well as the progress (or lack of progress) they have made on addressing climate change. Therefore, having solid climate data allows countries to make tailored, effective, and realistic climate policies, action plans, and assess the supported needed.
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10 countries
Country & regional support
5 countries
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9,110
GNI per capita (PPP $) for Fiji: highest in the Pacific
6.8%
Pacific women in parliament
