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Publications
A year in the life of a central California kelp forest: physical and biological insights into biogeochemical variability
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Publications
Kelp forests are among the world's most productive marine ecosystems, yet little is known about their biogeochemistry. This study presents a 14-month time series (July 2013–August 2014)...
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Complex environmental forcing across the biogeographical range of coral populations
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Publications
Although there is a substantial body of work on how temperature shapes coastal marine ecosystems, the spatiotemporal variability of seawater pH and corresponding in situ biological...
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Sorcery Accusation Related Violence in Papua New Guinea
Pacific Women Lead Publications
This major research study into sorcery accusation-related violence in Papua New Guinea found that over the past 20 years, an average of 72 people per year are victims of sorcery...
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Sustainable Energy for All: Global Tracking Framework 2013
SPC Geoscience, Energy and Maritime Division (GEM) Publications
The first SE4All Global Tracking Framework identified indicators that track progress toward the SE4All objectives of universal access to modern energy, doubling the rate of energy...
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Review of International Best Practice For Renewable Energy Deployment
SPC Geoscience, Energy and Maritime Division (GEM) Publications
This report was prepared by the IT Power to the UNDP. This report is part of work commissioned by the UNDP to help Fiji meet its Renewable Energy Power Project (FREPP) goals. This work is...
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Productive Utilization of Renewable Energy in the Tourism Sector of the Forum's Small Island States in the South (PURE SIS TOUR SOUTH)
SPC Geoscience, Energy and Maritime Division (GEM) Publications
This report was prepared by Frank Vukikomoala,Economic Development Division, SPC. The project “Productive Utilization of Renewable Energy in the Tourism Sector of the Forum’s Small Island...
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Possible Future Power Supply Options for Apolima Tai, Samoa
SPC Geoscience, Energy and Maritime Division (GEM) Publications
Gerhard Zieroth, Renewable Energy Consultant, New Caledonia prepared this report for UNDP/UNESCO Samoa. The objective of this study commissioned by UNDP to determine the feasibility of...
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Environmental and social management framework for the vanuatu rural electrification project stage II (VREP II)
SPC Geoscience, Energy and Maritime Division (GEM) Publications
The Government of Vanuatu together with the World Bank implemented the Vanuatu Rural Electrification Project Stage 2 (VREP II) as part of scaling-up access to electricity services in...
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Strengthening the Fiji Bio-gas Programme - A study for the Fiji Department of Energy (2006)
SPC Geoscience, Energy and Maritime Division (GEM) Publications
The following captures a compilation of reports on an assessment of the existing biogas program in Fiji in 2006. A Biogas Expert from AGAMA Energy, a South Africa consulting firm was...
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2015 Census of Population Housing and Agriculture for the Republic of Palau - Volume 1: Basic Tables
SPC Geoscience, Energy and Maritime Division (GEM) Publications
The 2015 Census of Population, Housing and Agriculture is the third comprehensive data collection of population and housing characteristics and the first data collection of agriculture...
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Tuvalu National Gender Policy
SPC Geoscience, Energy and Maritime Division (GEM) Publications
Herewith Tuvalu National Gender Policy: Strategic Plan of Action 2014-2016. The three-year Strategic Plan of Action proposes a series of outputs and key actions in order to achieve the...
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Nauru Utilities Corporation Annual report 2017
SPC Geoscience, Energy and Maritime Division (GEM) Publications
The following NUC annual report for 2017 captures the period 1st July 2016 to 30th June 2017. CEO StatementSignifcant progress was made during the fnancial year 2017 towards the goal of...
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The Cook Islands Initial National Communication Under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate change
SPC Geoscience, Energy and Maritime Division (GEM) Publications
The preparation of the Cook Islands Initial National Communication was funded by the Global Environment Fund Climate Change Enabling Activity through the Pacific Islands Climate Change...
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Facilitating Disaster Relief Operations and Sustainable Reconstruction: The Enabling Role of Renewable Energy Technologies
SPC Geoscience, Energy and Maritime Division (GEM) Publications
The impetus for developing this guide came from the enormity of the Asian Tsunami disaster in 2004-2005 right on Australia's doorstep, and the inability of the renewable energy community...
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50 Ways to End Kerosene Lighting
SPC Geoscience, Energy and Maritime Division (GEM) Publications
This guide aims to show many different technologies that can be used to eliminate kerosene lighting from households in developing countries. 1.6 billion people in approximately 300...
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Papua New Guinea National Energy Policy 2017 - 2027
SPC Geoscience, Energy and Maritime Division (GEM) Publications
Executive Summary Energy is the engine of economic growth. Therefore the Government recognises the need to manage the energy sector in a manner that is efficient and sustainable....
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BIOFUELS: IS THE CURE WORSE THAN THE DISEASE?
SPC Geoscience, Energy and Maritime Division (GEM) Publications
This document is prepared on the responsibility of the Chair of the Round Table on Sustainable Development at the OECD. The opinions expressed and arguments employed herein do not...
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Dataset
2011_Nauru_PHC_Admin_Boundaries
SPC Statistics for Development Division (SDD) Dataset
Administrative boundaries utilized to conduct Nauru 2011 Population and Housing Census Enumeration area boundaries: specific geographic units used for statistical data collection....
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Dataset
2013_WallisFutuna_PHC_Admin_Boundaries
SPC Statistics for Development Division (SDD) Dataset
Administrative boundaries utilized to conduct Wallis and Futuna 2013 Population and Housing Census Village boundaries District boundaries These administrative boundaries have been used to...
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Solomon Islands Electricity Access and Renewable Energy Expansion Project (Phase II) (P162902) - Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF)
SPC Geoscience, Energy and Maritime Division (GEM) Publications
The Solomon Islands Electricity Access and Renewable Energy Expansion Project (SIEAREEP) (Phase II) (the Project) will comprise the following three components, which are described in more...