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Certificate in Earth Science & Marine Geology: 2002 - 2004 Cycle
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In early 2002, planning began for a new three-year cycle of the ESMG Certificate Programme. Following
confirmation of funding for the new project (programme courses, student support and in-kind professional
support) from the Commonwealth Secretariat, the SOPAC Secretariat was able to execute another three year
project and training another batch of PIC nationals in Earth Sciences and Marine Geology.
Year I courses ran from August – November 2002. The course was delivered over twelve
consecutive weeks.
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Human Resources Development (HRD)
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Training
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2002
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UNESCO Regional Steering Committee and Symposium on Managing Water Resources in Climatic Extremes and Natural Disasters
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UNESCO inviting PIC representatives as
permanent IHP members onto the RSC.
Island vulnerability recognised as a major
criteria in categorising island hydrology as
unique.
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Water and Sanitation (WS)
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Meeting
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2003
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Detrital Minerals in the Solomon Islands
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Review of the data for favourable targets for neashore gold in the gold bearing sands at Matepona River mouth. This site has high potential for placer deposits. The objective of the review was to establish the progressive development of the project and decide on the next phase.
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Minerals (M)
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Activity/Task
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1994
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Seismic Interpretation
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As recently carried out in Vanuatu reprocess and interpret selected key seismic lines to enhance the definition of potential prospects and make them more attractive to oil companies as exploration targets. Integrate reprocessed data with all other geological data to improve evaluation of oil and gas prospects (Tonga, Fiji & Solomon Islands).
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Minerals and Hydrocarbons (MHC)
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Activity/Task
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1996
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Marine Habitat Characterisation
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Crucial to marine resource management and protection, such as for sustainable fisheries
development and management, is a detailed understanding of seafloor habitat potential. The
OIP’s Marine Survey component has made significant advances in response to this important
regional need. SOPAC took a lead role in the organisation of the annual International GeoHab
Conference, which was convened in Noumea, New Caledonia in June 2007. GeoHab brings
together world leaders in deepwater marine habitat mapping. Geoscience Australia conducted
an introductory deepwater habitat mapping workshop with SOPAC for PIC representatives prior
to GeoHab and a special meeting was also held in order to present, explain and handover OIP
products of the EDF8 and 9 Project. Bathymetric products delivered under the EDF 8 and 9
Project included charts for Fiji, Kiribati, Niue, Nauru, PNG, RMI, Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu,
Solomon Islands and Vanuatu.
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Coastal Processes (CP)
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Survey
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2007
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IT-PACNET 2001
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Definition of regional Information and Communication Technology (ICT) policies for CROP.
Pacific member countries are serviced by various regional organisations. As a means of maximising the
use of resources, it was important that these organisations meet annually to harmonise information and
communication technology policies and equipment for the benefit of the region.
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Information Communications and Technology (ICT)
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Activity/Task
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2001
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Task Profile Database
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Review and Upgrade the Task Profile Database to be more effective as a planning tool for member
countries SOPAC work program.
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Data Management (DM)
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Project
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2000
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Regional Community Awareness Raising
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To improve community awareness in Pacific Island Countries.
Emergency Management Australia provided funding to assist with raising the awareness of
Pacific Island communities to the hazards and risks that they are vulnerable to.
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Disaster Risk Management (DRM)
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Activity/Task
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2002
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Promote and Seek Support for the Development of Geothermal Energy in the South Pacific
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The objective of this task was to distribute to member countries and potential developers glossy booklet and other information regarding the geothermal potential of Fiji, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea and Western Samoa. In addition, the aim was to promote geothermal potential at regional and international geothermal workshops.
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Energy (E)
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Activity/Task
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1996
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Upgrade of Communications and Data Storage
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Improved Internet access, improved data storage and backup.
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Information Communications and Technology (ICT)
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Activity/Task
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2006
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