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The preparation of the Oceania SoPACA report will be led by IUCN in collaboration with global and regional partners...IUCN is seeking the services of a suitably qualified and experienced consultant to (i) prepare the management effectiveness chapter; and (ii) provide technical editing for the ent

A new resource for short, quick pops of information has been developed by the Inform Project to help those working in the Pacific enhance their speeches, media interviews, soundbites, presentations and general message-sharing on Pacific islands environmental data.

This job exists to lead on Output 1 of the project to: Develop the methodology for tracking impacts of adaptation projects in the Pacific; Establish the Impacts Database for adaptation projects in the region, build capacity on its usage and incorporate it within the structure of the Pacific Clima

The regional Inform project is holding a meeting this week to review progress towards building national and regional capacity to improve environmental decision-making through strengthening planning and reporting in the Pacific. Link to the full article below. 

...the effects of fires linger long after they’re extinguished: They can upend ecosystems, influence climate and disrupt communities. While NASA keeps an eye on today’s fires, it also tackles the big-picture questions that help fire managers plan for the future.

Early engagement among the data collectors and the stakeholders involved in policy development and implementation is important to help translate tracking data into conservation outcomes. Click on the link below for details on how ot access the full article. 

Working with Pacific island countries to report to the various multilateral environmental agreements (MEAs) such as the Convention on Biological Diversity, an objective of the Inform Project is to address the on-going challenge of compiling high-quality, and up to date data on the environment.

Tuvalu will have improved capacity in environmental data management under the Ministry of Natural Resources, Energy and Environment (MNREE) with the establishment this week of the national environmental data portal. Click on the link to read the full article. 

The Environmental Data Initiative (EDI) has ten fellowships available in its ecological data management training program for Summer 2019. The fellowships are intended for undergraduate, graduate and recent postgraduate students. Click on the link below for further details.