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Certificate in Earth Science and Marine Geology
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At least one candidate from each of SOPAC's PI
member countries complete first year of the CESMG
Course - All PICs; Course material developed and
available.
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Human Resources Development (HRD)
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Training
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2003
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Continue Water Sector Training Activities
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Providing hydrology and hydrogeology inputs to Certificate in Earth Science and Marine Geology course and assisting USP with water sector degree courses. Support other training activities through organising workshops and seminars on Solar Pumping, Technologies for Augmenting Freshwater Resources in Small Island Developing States and on Leak Detection.
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Water and Sanitation (WS)
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Training
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1997
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Pacific Islands Renewable Energy Project (PIREP)
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Since PIEPSAP was winding up in September
2008, PIGGAREP has undertaken to take
on board a number of renewable energy
projects initiated under the PIEPSAP
project.
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Energy (E)
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Project
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2007
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Preparatory Meeting for the Establishment of SOPAC (than CCOP/SOPAC)
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The preparatory meeting for establishing a co-ordinating body for offshore prospecting in countries of the South Pacific region was convened at Manila, Philippines from 17 to 21 July 1971. It was attended by representatives of Australia, Solomon Islands, Fiji, New Zealand, PNG and Tonga. Samoa (than Western Samoa) & Nauru were unable to attend this preparatory meeting but informed the meeting by letter that they wished to support the establishment of a coordinating body for offshore prospecting in the South Pacific. Cook Islands had expressed interest in becoming members of CCOP/SOPAC but were unable to send a representative to the First Session. The representative of the Condominium of the New Hebrides attended the meeting as an observer. In view of the inexperience of Pacific Island countries, hope was expressed that the ESCAFE Secretariat would give serious consideration to the
establishment of a co-ordinating body for the
South Pacific region, similar to the existing
CCOP.
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General (G)
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Meeting
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1971
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Reports from member countries to TAG
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The volcanic activities of Kavachi volcano in the western Solomons was, mentioned in the TAG session clearly indicating the logistical constraints faced by the Geological Survey of S.I. Most information was obtained from SolAir pilots. Seismic activity along a N-S line north of Savo volcano had also been recorded.
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Hazards (H)
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Meeting
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International Day for Disaster Reduction (IDDR)
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The International Day for Disaster Reduction was observed with the theme for 2008 and 2009 “Hospitals Safe from Disasters”. Countries
that requested support were: Fiji, Niue, Palau, Samoa, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu.
The Campaign’s objectives are to effect change that helps to: 1). Protect the lives of patients and health workers by ensuring the structural resilience of health facilities; 2). Make sure health facilities and health services are able to function in the aftermath of emergencies and disasters - when they are most needed; and 3). Improve the risk reduction capacity of health workers and institutions, including
emergency management.
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Disaster Risk Management (DRM)
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Event
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2008
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30th Session of SOPAC's Governing Council and its Technical Advisory Group (TAG)
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The 30th Session of SOPAC's Governing Council and the 30th session of its Technical Advisory Group was hosted by the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands and held in Majuro, Marshall Islands. The meeting was attended by its members as well as its associate members, New Caledonia and Tahiti Niu.
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General (G)
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Meeting
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2001
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Regional Water Quality Programme
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Increased capacity in water quality monitoring.
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Water and Sanitation (WS)
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Proposal
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2005
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SOPAC/SPC Integration of Communications Infrastructure
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To operate a remote backup solution at SPC Suva for SOPAC corporate information
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Information Communications and Technology (ICT)
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Activity/Task
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2002
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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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Compendium