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It's been a great year to be part of the Pacific Islands Program at the Lowy Institute! 🏝️ In this Interpreter piece, Jessica Collins highlights significant events in the Pacific for each month of 2024 📅 https://lnkd.in/g9RqZuBZ

Are you ready to lead, learn, and create lasting impact? Explore these exciting opportunities designed to empower youth to drive change and advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): 1️⃣ Millennium Fellowship 2025 Join a global network of change-makers! The Millennium Fellowship is your chance to grow as a leader, connect with peers worldwide, and work toward achieving the SDGs. 🗓️ Deadline: November 30, 2024 🔗 Apply Here: https://wp.me/p23f03-8Hu 2️⃣ Free Introductory Courses on Sustainable Development Build foundational knowledge in sustainable development with these free courses. Take the first step toward understanding the SDGs and creating solutions. 🔗 Apply Here: https://wp.me/p23f03-azl 3️⃣ Global Schools Advocates Program Transform education for a sustainable future! Apply to become an advocate for integrating SDG-focused education in schools worldwide. 🔗 Apply Here: https://wp.me/p23f03-bsD 4️⃣ 6th Cohort of the SDGs Advocate Programme Join a community of advocates advancing the SDGs through impactful projects. Applications are now open for the 6th cohort of this transformative program. 🔗 Apply Here: https://wp.me/p23f03-bKs 💡 These opportunities are perfect for youth leaders and aspiring changemakers passionate about creating a sustainable future. Don't wait—take action today! #Leadership #SDGs #Sustainability #YouthEmpowerment

“Over the course of my career, I have had the extraordinary opportunity of interacting with young people from all corners of the world, engaging with their perspectives on everything from climate leadership to education and diplomacy.” HE Dr Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment https://lnkd.in/eqGFCa-W وزارة التغير المناخي والبيئة Ministry of Climate Change and Environment #AcceleratingActionTogether #ClimateAction #YoutheClimateAction

Communities along the Sepik River are voicing their concerns about the severe environmental impacts caused by the constant movement of tugboats and pontoons used for logging operations. While logging activities occur in West Sepik, companies rely on the Sepik River to transport their logs. Tugboats and pontoons carry these logs from the river's headwaters to the sea, but this continuous traffic has taken a toll on the river. Locals have highlighted several critical issues, including: -Increased sedimentation, -Riverbank erosion, -Pollution from oil spills, and -Disruption of fishing grounds.

This health and hygiene awareness video is brought to you by PNG Assembly of Disabled Persons, Callan Services for Persons with Disabilities and Christian Blind Mission New Zealand (CBM NZ).

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Did you know that Papua New Guinea holds a remarkable milestone in maritime safety and environmental conservation? In 2016, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) granted PNG its first Particularly Sensitive Sea Area (PSSA) status for the Jomard Entrance, an ecologically rich zone in the Louisiade Archipelago. This designation wasn’t merely symbolic - it’s a proactive move to safeguard the delicate ecosystem around the Jomard Islands and Bramble Haven, which forms part of Milne Bay’s unique marine heritage. 🚢 Why the PSSA Matters The Jomard Entrance, a major route for shipping traffic, now has newly established routeing systems, including two-way routes and a precautionary area. These measures significantly reduce collision risks (by up to 50%) and minimize the chances of reef damage and pollution. With PNG’s commodity exports growing, these safeguards are crucial as traffic intensifies. 🌏 A Win for Conservation and Navigation The PSSA is designed to protect not just the marine life but also PNG’s broader cultural and environmental legacy. This area is a contender for the UNESCO World Heritage List, making this a global effort. These measures align with PNG’s commitment to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution (MARPOL) compliance, setting a high standard for maritime safety in the Pacific. For more info visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gi5ZQTgD

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📸 #PhotographyCompetition | 📢 Calling all Pacific photographers to join the celebration of visuals and expression! Do you have a way with photos? 📸 An urge to capture the beauty of the world in a single frame? Here is your chance to shine! This #InternationalLiteracyDay, you are invited to share your photos on the regional theme “Enhancing literacy through multilingualism: Promoting peace across the Blue Pacific Continent”. Visit the link below to get the full requirements of the photography competition: https://bit.ly/4eEwnOm 👉 This photography competition is an opportunity for our Pacific people to showcase creativity and capabilities that will strengthen the region’s ongoing initiatives to strengthen literacy standards and to meet the education goals set out under the global Sustainable Development Goal 4. ✨ We look forward to receiving your amazing captures! 🤝 New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Read more about ILD: https://bit.ly/472ragU #PacificEducation

In leadership, it's not your title that defines your effectiveness. It’s your unwavering commitment to helping others succeed. Too many think leadership is something you earn with a title or by directing a team. But real leadership isn’t about authority or power—it’s about empowering others to grow. A quote by John Maxwell reminds me of this every day: “People don’t care how much you know, until they know how much you care.” If you can inspire someone to believe in their potential, if you care enough to guide others when they doubt themselves—you’re already leading. True leadership is about making those around you better, and that’s something anyone can do. What’s one way you’ve helped someone succeed recently? Let’s share and celebrate these small, but powerful acts of leadership.