12th August 2022
28 students graduate from Fiji Maritime academy Deck Hand Fishing Programme
Suva, Fiji – Today 28 students graduated from Fiji National University’s Maritime Academy (FMA) Deck Hand Fishing Programme.
12th August 2022
28 students graduate from Fiji Maritime academy Deck Hand Fishing Programme
Suva, Fiji – Today 28 students graduated from Fiji National University’s Maritime Academy (FMA) Deck Hand Fishing Programme.
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Suva, Fiji (10 February, 2023) - A new milestone was reached with the recent launch of the Pacific’s first ever accredited Pacific Ocean Finance certificate programme which is delivered under USP’s component of the Pacific-European Union Marine Partnership (PEUMP) Programme, funded by the European Union (EU) and the government of Sweden.
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Nadi, Fiji (February 6, 2023) - A regional dialogue begins today in Nadi led by the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA), under the European Union (EU) and the Government of Sweden funded Pacific-European Union Marine Partnership (PEUMP) Programme.
Suva, October 27th 2022: PhD Scholarship recipient of the Pacific-European Union Marine Partnership (PEUMP) Programme at the Institute of Marine Resources (IMR), School of Agriculture, Geography, Environment, Ocean and Natural Sciences (SAGEONS), Mr Rufino Varea, presented his research findings at the Fiji Pharmaceuticals Society's Annual Conference held on Saturday 8th October.
11 February marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. The day focuses on the vital role of gender equality in science, for the achievement of internationally agreed development goals, including the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
A Roundtable Policy Dialogue on Oceans was held in Pacific Harbour, Fiji led by the Pacific-European Union Marine Partnership (PEUMP) Programme Management Unit (PMU). The dialogue included national delegates, donors, and programme partners.
The objective of this two-day roundtable was to take stock of the progress made so far and the lessons learned from the PEUMP Programme in view of developing the groundwork and structure for the future EU Regional Ocean Programme in the Pacific, which is expected to be implemented from 2025 to 2030.
Noumea, New Caledonia – In the heart of the Pacific, the bustling halls of the Pacific Community (SPC) house echoed with the vibrant voices of coastal fisheries and aquaculture experts. Representatives from the 20 Pacific Island countries and territories gathered, creating a rich tapestry of diverse experiences and perspectives.
To support Women in Fisheries Network- Fiji Call for Action the PEUMP Programme organised and facilitated a GESI training to build knowledge and understanding of WiFN-Fiji staff and community members on GESI concepts and how they relate to and matter in the fisheries sector.
The Women in Fisheries Network- Fiji works to facilitate networks and partnerships to enable opportunities for women to be informed about all aspects of sustainable fisheries and increase their meaningful participation in decision making and management opportunities in Fiji.
Pacific Harbour, Fiji - A book launch was held in Pacific Harbour, Fiji on the occasion the European Union (EU) -Pacific Policy Dialogue Roundtable on oceans meeting, led by the Pacific-European Union Marine Partnership (PEUMP) Programme with the participation of national delegates and programme partners.
Honiara, Solomon Islands – The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) has taken a significant leap in its commitment to combat illegal fishing in the Pacific, teaming up with the University of South Pacific (USP) to develop a new fisheries programme dedicated toward fisheries investigation and legal enforcement in the Pacific region.
This programme, the Diploma of Fisheries Investigation and Prosecution, marks a key milestone in Pacific fisheries education and was officially inaugurated at the FFA headquarters in Honiara last week.