Science for Pacific Islands Development States (PSIDS)
Pacific Research and Policy Centre, Massey University
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Description
Discussions have already been made with partners to form a UNESCO/UNITWIN network. Phase 1: [Initiation plan] Initial discussion of concept with partnersPhase 2: [Implementation plan] Workshop with key partners held to discuss funding opportunities available and specific project proposal development. (Sept. 2014-2015).Phase 3: [Action plan begins] Collaborators apply for grants to operationalize implementation plan and develop specific projects. Already in progress (2014-2021).Phase 4: [Projects and Outreach activities begin] Applied post graduate projects initiated between regional Pacific Island Tertiary Institution partners and International partners (Including NZ); Other educational activities begin, including input into Pacific Institution curriculum development, workshops for agencies, stakeholders (including communities) and policy and decision makers. Implementation to begin 2015-2021.Phase 5: Evaluation of project to be on-going at all phases of the project ensuring that phases are efficiently managed, that outreach and engagement through use of media and information systems are effective.
We will create a network that builds capacities to apply emerging science technologies in PSIDS. Sustainable economic development in the region depends on the efficient use, management and protection of natural resources for future generations. Within this context, the application of new technologies has the potential to protect natural resources, create economic opportunities, inform decision-making and policy development. International collaborators and regional experts whose joint expertise is accessible to authorities, institutions, communities, businesses and regional academic partners would help transfer technologies and their applications into the everyday lives of Pacific people. A network that brings together critical mass of expertise to work alongside indigenous and Pacific communities for problem solving would be effective in helping build capabilities of PSIDS. Our initial projects will bring international expertise to combat Phytophthora disease in taro, and develop regional expertise to monitor water and food safety using DNA monitoring technology. This methodology has many potential uses. It can diagnose pathogens and disease in forestry, agriculture, aquaculture and public health. It can provide tools for conservation management, biosecurity and border security. The knowledge generated by our projects, and the critical mass of expertise in our network will assist regional decision making and policy development. By working collaboratively and respecting Pacific values and knowledge, by mentoring and encouraging the next generation of problem solvers, we will strengthen sustainable economic development of PSIDS.
Partnership will be governed by Massey University’s Pacific Research and Policy Centre
UNITEC New Zealand, Auckland
National University of Samoa, Apia, Samoa
University of the South Pacific (USP), Laucala Campus, Suva, Fiji
University of the South Pacific (USP, Alafua Campus, Apia, Samoa
SDGS & Targets
Goal 14
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development
14.1
By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution
14.1.1
(a) Index of coastal eutrophication; and (b) plastic debris density
14.2
By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans
14.2.1
Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas
14.3
Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels
14.3.1
14.4
By 2020, effectively regulate harvesting and end overfishing, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and destructive fishing practices and implement science-based management plans, in order to restore fish stocks in the shortest time feasible, at least to levels that can produce maximum sustainable yield as determined by their biological characteristics
14.4.1
14.5
By 2020, conserve at least 10 per cent of coastal and marine areas, consistent with national and international law and based on the best available scientific information
14.5.1
14.6
By 2020, prohibit certain forms of fisheries subsidies which contribute to overcapacity and overfishing, eliminate subsidies that contribute to illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and refrain from introducing new such subsidies, recognizing that appropriate and effective special and differential treatment for developing and least developed countries should be an integral part of the World Trade Organization fisheries subsidies negotiation
14.6.1
Degree of implementation of international instruments aiming to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing
14.7
By 2030, increase the economic benefits to Small Island developing States and least developed countries from the sustainable use of marine resources, including through sustainable management of fisheries, aquaculture and tourism
14.7.1
Sustainable fisheries as a proportion of GDP in small island developing States, least developed countries and all countries
14.a
Increase scientific knowledge, develop research capacity and transfer marine technology, taking into account the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Criteria and Guidelines on the Transfer of Marine Technology, in order to improve ocean health and to enhance the contribution of marine biodiversity to the development of developing countries, in particular small island developing States and least developed countries
14.a.1
14.b
Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets
14.b.1
Degree of application of a legal/regulatory/policy/institutional framework which recognizes and protects access rights for small‐scale fisheries
14.c
Enhance the conservation and sustainable use of oceans and their resources by implementing international law as reflected in United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, which provides the legal framework for the conservation and sustainable use of oceans and their resources, as recalled in paragraph 158 of "The future we want"
14.c.1
Number of countries making progress in ratifying, accepting and implementing through legal, policy and institutional frameworks, ocean-related instruments that implement international law, as reflected in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, for the conservation and sustainable use of the oceans and their resources
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Litea Meo-Sewabu, Coordinator Pacific Research and Policy Centre