SOPAC - Geoscience Conference, October 17th - 18th

October 16, 2011
This is the list of people that will be in Nadi at the Tanoa Hotel for the following meetings:

Chair of star meeting: Professor John Collen
Mr. John Barrie
Rhonda Robinson
Phil Glassey
Pierre Lebellegard
Litea Biukoto
Stephen Yeo
Jens Kruger
Doug Ramsey
John Schneider
Paul Taumoepeau
Charles Tucker
Geoff Greene
Edwin Liava’a
Frederica Gerber
Elizabeth Lomani
Esline Garaebiti


• October 17-18 the Science Technology and Resources Network (STAR) meeting.

1. An open forum for reporting geoscience research in the South Pacific with world scientists.

2. The overall aim of STAR is to examine the applied geoscientific and technical challenges in assisting the future of developing Pacific island countries.

3. The media is invited to cover the three-day meeting.

• October 19-22 of the SPC/SOPAC Division meeting

1. This will bring together member country representatives, advisors from supporting governments, organizations and institutions, scientists and technicians working in the Pacific Island Region.

2. The session will review the progress and directions of the SOPAC work programme and to stimulate and plan new emerging initiatives needed in the region.

3. The media is invited to cover the opening at 9 a.m., Wednesday, October 19

Geoscience, also known as Earth Science: An all-embracing term for all things relating to planet earth; basically its land, its air, and its water.
The SPC/SOPAC Division provides assistance to 22 island countries and territories in the Pacific region through applied geoscience and technology.
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