Cir#22/61: Invitation and Arrangements for the Third SPREP Executive Board Meeting from 8 – 9 September 2022

Dear Members, Further to Circular 22/38 of 1 May 2022, I am pleased to extend to you an invitation to attend the 3rd Executive Board Meeting to be held virtually from 8-9 September 2022.

Cir#22/63: Invitation to the Pacific CITES 19 Pre-CoP meeting, 4-7 October 2022, Samoa

SPREP with support from the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) Secre-tariat and the Oceania CITES representatives on the Standing Committee, Animals Committee and Plant Committee, will be holding a four-day meeting from the 4th – 7th October, to assist Parties to prepare for the 19th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to CITES from 14 – 25 November 2022 in Panama.

Cir#22/62: Convention on Biological Diversity: Open-ended Working Group post-Nairobi brief.

The Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) has prepared the attached paper to update our Members on the outcomes of the Fourth Open-ended Working Group Meeting that was held in Nairobi from 21 – 26 June 2022.

Cir#22/60: Invitation for funding support for the International Coastal Cleanup Day 17th September 2022

Invitation for funding support for the International Coastal Cleanup Day 17th September 2022 as part a collaboration between the Committing to Sustainable Waste Actions in the Pacific (SWAP) Project and the Pacific Ocean Litter Project (POLP).

 

Cir#22/59: PSIDS Pre-COP27 Preparatory Meeting, 26 – 29 September 2022, Apia, Samoa

The Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP), in partnership with Climate Analytics, EU-GCCA+ PACRES, and the One CROP+ team, is pleased to announce the PSIDS Pre-COP27 Preparatory Meeting scheduled for the 26-29 September 2022, to be convened at SPREP, Apia, Samoa.

Cir#22/58: SPREP Vacancy - closing date extended

Position advertised: Finance and Administration Officer -ClimSA Project.

This new circulation replaces the first advertisement circulated on 27 May 2022 as the JD has been further reviewed and updated to an international role.

The closing date for applications has been extended to Friday 29 July 2022.

Cir#22/57: Invitation to attend the SPREP PACRES Steering Committee Meeting and trialing of the online Ecosystem-based Adaptation tool on the 30 August to 1 September 2022 in Nadi, Fiji.

The Intra ACP GCCA+ Pacific Adaptation to Climate Change and Resilience Building (PACRES) will convene its Project Steering Committee Meeting and trialing of the online Ecosystem-based Adaptation tool from the 30 August to 1 September 2022.

Cir#22/56: SPREP Published Knowledge Resources: April – June (Second Quarter) 2022 Update

The Secretariat wishes to ensure that you receive the latest and most recent information on SPREP publications, knowledge products and resources, please find attached the second quarterly update of 2022 for your information and use.

Cir#22/55: Support for Pacific Small Islands Developing States (PSIDS) national engagement activities to prepare for the UNFCCC COP27 in Egypt.

The Secretariat is pleased to advise of support available for national activities to support engagement in the UNFCCC Processes and COP27.

Cir#22/54: Invitation to the launch of the Pacific Climate Change Centre’s Innovative Logo & SPREP’s Tomai Pacifique Website, 28 June 2022, 2.00pm to 3.00pm (Samoa time)

I have the pleasure of inviting you to official launch following initiatives by the Pacific Climate Change Centre (PCCC) and SPREP through Pacific Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC).

Cir#22/53: Invitation to attend a virtual Marine Turtle Workshop for Pacific CITES Parties - 12 and 13 July 2022

We are pleased to invite Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) to a two-day virtual workshop on Marine Turtles on 12 and 13 July 2022.

 

 

Cir#22/52: SPREP Vacancy

Applications are invited for the following position advertised within the Secretariat.

  •  Finance and Administration Officer (FAO) – ClimSA Project

This new circulation replaces the first advertisement circulated on 27 May 2022 as the JD has been further reviewed and updated to an international role.

The closing date for applications is Friday 15 July 2022.

Cir#22/51: Invitation to attend the Pacific Regional Preparatory Workshop for the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC).

The Fifth Session of the UN Environment Assembly agreed to a resolution “End Plastic Pollution: Towards an International Legally Binding Instrument” and the formation of an Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) to negotiate a new binding global agreement covering the whole life cycle of plastics. The process started with the Open-Ended Working Group held on the 30 May to 1 June 2022 to prepare for the first INC scheduled to be held in November 2022 in Uruguay.

Cir#22/49: SPREP Vacancies.

Applications are invited for the following positions that are being advertised within SPREP Apia, Samoa.

  • Knowledge Brokerage Officer – Intra-ACP Climate Services and related Applications (ClimSA) Project.
  • Regional Climate Centre Coordinator – ClimSA Project

The closing date for the applications is on Friday, 24 June 2022.

Cir#22/48: Second Meeting of the SPREP Member Working Group to Assess Recommendations of the 3rd Independent Corporate Review and Mid-Term Review of the SPREP Strategic Plan 2017-2026 8 June, 2022.

Further to Circular 22/18 on the 3rd Independent Corporate Review of the SPREP and Mid-Term Review of the SPREP Strategic Plan 2017-2026, the second meeting of the Working Group will convene on Wednesday 8 June at 1.00pm to 2.30pm Samoa date and time.

Cir#22/47: Invitation to the Virtual Regional Inform Project Meeting, 2pm (GMT +13:00) 9 June, Apia, Samoa.

The Environmental Monitoring and Governance (EMG) Programme of SPREP is currently executing the UNEP GEF funded Inform Project, implemented through UN Environment, which has supported and delivered several key targeted interventions to support environmental decision making in the region.

Cir#22/46: Report of the First Ad-hoc Meeting of the Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) of the Waigani Convention.

The Secretariat wishes to share the report of the First Ad-hoc Meeting of the Scientific and Technical Advisory meeting (STAC) of the Waigani Convention held virtually on 5 May 2022.

Cir#22/45: Call for nominations: Pacific Climate Change Centre virtual training on “Understanding Access to Climate Finance (Part 3 & 4): Project planning and management” 4 July - 12 August, 2022.

The Secretariat is pleased to inform you that nominations are being accepted for the Pacific Climate Change Centre (PCCC) 10th and 11th regional training on “Understanding Access to Climate Finance (Part 3 & 4): Project planning and management”. This training is a core activity of the PCCC Project for Capacity Building on Climate Resilience in the Pacific (CBCRP-PCCC). The training will be held from 4-22 July 2022 for Part 3 and 25 July – 12 August 2022 for Part 4 through the PCCC e-learning platform.

Cir#22/44: UN Ocean Conference 2022 - SPREP Scoping Workshop Summary and Presentations.

Further to Circular 22/32 on the UN Ocean Conference SPREP Scoping Workshop held virtually on 4 May 2022, please find attached a copy of the workshop summary and power point presentations.

Cir#22/43: SPREP Vacancy.

Applications are invited for the following position that is being advertised within SPREP Apia, Samoa:

  • Pollution Adviser

The closing date for applications is: Friday, 3 June 2022.

Cir#22/42: Launch of the SPREP GIS E-Learning Platform.

The Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) through the Environmental Monitoring and Governance (EMG) programme, in partnership with the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP)-Inform Project and the European Union (EU) OACPS /BIOPAMA Program invites you to the launch of the Geographical Information Systems (GIS) E-learning platform.

Cir#22/41: Ad-hoc Meeting of the Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) of the Waigani Convention.

The Eleventh Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Waigani Convention (COP-11) held virtually in September in 2021, established a Working Group comprising representatives from Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Samoa to undertake work to implement Decision 6.2 on adopting the Basel Convention Plastic Waste Amendments of 2019 to the Waigani Convention.

Cir#22/40: SAVE THE DATE: Pacific SIDS Preparatory Meeting for the 56th Session of the UNFCCC Subsidiary Bodies (SBSTA and SBI), 24 – 25 May 2022, 12:00 – 15:30 (Samoa Local Time)

The Secretariat in collaboration with the Climate Analytics and One CROP team will hold the virtual Pacific SIDS preparatory meeting in preparation for the 56th UNFCCC Subsidiary Bodies - SBSTA and SBI session from 24 – 25 May 2022 from 12:00 to 15:30 Samoa local time.

Cir#22/39: Introducing the following Appointments within the Secretariat.

We are pleased to announce the following appointments within the Secretariat;

  • CLIMATE CHANGE RESILIENCE PROGRAMME:
  1. Mr. Naheed Hussein -  Project Manager of the Intra-African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Climate Services and related Applications (ClimSA) Project.
  • WASTE MANAGEMENT AND POLLUTION CONTROL (WMPC) PROGRAMME:
  1. Ms. Susana Telaka - Solid Waste Management Adviser
  2. Mr. Paul Irving -   Marine Pollution Project Officer (MPO) of the PACPLAN Project.
  3. Mr. Edward Nicholas - Project Manager, Implementing Sustainable Low and Non-Chemical Development in Small Island Developing States (ISLANDS) Pacific Child Project.
  4. Mr. Andrea Volentras Project Manager,  of the Pacific Ocean Litter Project (POLP).

 

Cir#22/38: Draft Provisional Agenda for the Third SPREP Executive Board Meeting, 8-9 September 2022, Virtual Platform.

Further to the Secretariat Circular 22/05 of 31 January 2022, please find attached the draft provisional agenda for the Third Executive Board Meeting to be convened virtually on 8 - 9 September 2022.

Cir#22/37: International Day for Biological Diversity, 22 May 2022.

The Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) has defined the theme “Building a shared future for all life” for the International Day for Biological Diversity on 22 May 2022. There are three main ways for our Pacific Islands region to harness this event to raise awareness of Pacific actions and priorities for Pacific biodiversity for the International Day for Biological Diversity.  We would also like to incorporate these in our work to amplify our Pacific voice in the lead up to, and at, the 15th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) this year (CBD COP15).

Cir#22/36: New Senior Leadership Team Appointments

We are pleased to announce the following appointments to the Senior Leadership Team: Mr. Jope Davetanivalu and Mr. Anthony Talouli.

Cir#22/35: Pacific SIDS Loss and Damage Workshop, 28 April 2022, 12:00 – 15:00 Samoa Local Time

The Secretariat in collaboration with Climate Analytics and One CROP Plus will hold the virtual Loss and Damage Workshop on the 28th of April 2022 from 12:00 to 15:00 Samoa Local Time.

Cir#22/34: Invitation to attend the Pacific Webinar on the “Intergovernmental panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Sixth Assessment Report: Mitigation of Climate Change”, hosted by the Pacific Climate Change Centre and the Australian National University

We are pleased to invite you to attend the webinar on the “Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Sixth Assessment Report: An overview of Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability” for the Pacific, 10 May 2022.

Cir#22/33: PACIFIC SUB-REGIONAL PREPARATORY MEETINGS FOR THE CONFERENCE OF THE PARTIES TO THE BASEL, ROTTERDAM, AND STOCKHOLM CONVENTIONS

This circular serves to inform you all that SPREP in its capacity as the Pacific Regional Centre for the Joint Implementation of the Basel and Waigani Conventions including the Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions (BRS), will be hosting a sub-regional preparatory meeting for BRS Parties in the Pacific from 17 to 18 May 2022. The primary objective of the sub-regional preparatory meeting is to support Pacific Parties to actively participate in the BRS Conference of the Parties meetings scheduled for 6 to17 June 2022.