Pacific Island Projects

Wishing everyone a joyful and peaceful holiday from all of us at Pacific Island Projects in Rabaul!

Happy Christmas from Pacific Island Projects -

Happy Christmas from Pacific Island Projects This year we’ve been working hard to redesign our website and improve your online experience with support from ACIAR and VSA. The big launch is planned for March 2025. Thanks very much for all the valuable feedback we’ve received to-date.

🦜🌳 Did you know that evolutionary distinctiveness and global endangerment are two key factors in determining the uniqueness and risk of extinction for a species? Those that score high on both measures are known as EDGE species, and the areas where they are found in high concentrations are called EDGE Zones. Let's work together to protect these special creatures and their habitats for future generations. Click on the image below to find out more:

Protecting just 0.7% of world's land could help save a third of unique and endangered species Conservation efforts directed towards just 0.7% of the world's land mass could help protect one third of the world's threatened and unique tetrapod (four-limbed vertebrate) species, new research by Imperial College London, On the Edge, and ZSL has shown.

🌳🪵New research shows that oak trees grow 10% more wood when exposed to higher CO₂ levels, similar to what is expected by the 2050s.

Researchers pump extra CO₂ into an oak forest and discover trees will be 'woodier' in future Oak trees accumulate more wood when there is more carbon dioxide (CO₂) in the atmosphere. That's the key finding from our new study, carried out in a long-established forest in Staffordshire, England, that we have turned into a huge field experiment by injecting with extra CO₂. After we increase...

🌟 PNG Missions: Transforming Lives in Toma Valley and Beyond 🌟

Located in the heart of Toma Valley, PNG Missions is more than just a school - it's a lifeline for struggling youths. Founded by Pastor Edward Kolonitai, who recently celebrated his 59th birthday and 37 years of spiritual leadership, this Christian Outreach Centre offers a unique blend of biblical teachings and practical skills training.

From rehabilitation and mindset transformation to hands-on skills like farming and small engine repairs, PNG Missions equips students throughout PNG with everything they need to rebuild their lives and become ambassadors of faith.

We're excited to share that PNG Missions now offers a two-year Diploma Course in Missionary Studies. PIP will partner with PNG Missions to supply suitable learning materials for this course from our tool-kits for the sustainable forestry sector with support from the funded .

Stay tuned for updates on and how you can get involved in this life-changing mission! 🙌.

🐠🐬🦐See how cutting edge tech and local knowledge are helping a group of scientists survey PNG’s highly biodiverse ocean ecosystems.

Papua New Guinea: This expedition is revealing secrets of the ocean Hours of scuba diving and sending cameras thousands of metres down will help the government to preserve biodiversity.

🪪We're in the process of redesigning the PIP website. Your feedback will help us to create a more user-friendly & effective online platform for our outreach partners & their target communities.

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PIP Website: Feedback Questions Dear Clients and Partners, We are in the process of redesigning the PIP website and your input is invaluable in helping us create a more user-friendly and effective online platform. Please take a few minutes to complete this questionnaire. Your responses will assist us in making informed decisions d...

🐟🌳🐸As the Pacific Islands Forum approaches, Professor Tim Flannery explains why Australia must align with its Pacific neighbours and take swift action to reduce climate pollution.

Pacific nations aren’t asking for favours. They just want Australia to meet the moment on climate justice | Tim Flannery Australia must urgently halt new fossil fuel projects and scale up investment in renewable energies such as solar and wind

🌞⛪️ Sunday Spotlight: St. Francis Xavier's Co-cathedral, Kuragaga, Rabaul.

Yesterday, we had the privilege of discussing the production of radio episodes to explore key bible themes with Ben Takap from Radio East New Britain and members of the Kuragaga Youth Group.

The history of the Catholic Church in New Britain began in Rabaul with the arrival of Father Renee Lanuzel from France at Nordup village in the year 1881. One year later, three Missionaries of the Sacred Heart landed nearby at Matupit village after travelling thirteen months by boat from Europe. The Apostolic Vicariate of Melanesia was established soon after in 1884.

Today, St Francis Xavier’s Co-cathedral continues to provide an important historical and spiritual centre for the people of Rabaul Town and Rabaul District. This beautiful building was erected in 1959 as a memorial to those who gave their lives serving the people of PNG and Australia during World Wars I and II. Its construction was generously funded by the Chinese community of Rabaul.

Stay tuned for more updates on our project that comprises animated videos with tokpisin voiceovers accompanied by weekly radio episodes.