For more than 30 years, the Pacific Community (SPC) and ACIAR have worked together to support the sustainable management of the Pacific region’s agriculture, fishery, forestry and biosecurity sectors.
It is an indispensable partner in the region, according to Dr Daniel Walker, ACIAR chief scientist. The Pacific island nations and territories that are its members rely on SPC for scientific and technical expertise to supplement their existing resources. And they work together through SPC to develop regional strategies and policies to support their development needs and aspirations.
‘Working in partnerships with SPC, ACIAR supports and extends their work, building strategic relationships with Australia’s Pacific neighbours,’ said Dr Walker.