Our focus areas

Strengthening food system policies, planning and decision making

A screen shot of the ASC Explorer showing a map of Samoa. Heat stress for different parts of the country is indicated in different shades of red

A tool for navigating the impacts of climate on food systems in Samoa

The Agri-food Systems Climate Change Explorer (ASCE) has been developed to help Samoa navigate the impacts of climate change on its agrifood system.​

Food systems in remote and resource constrained environments

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Resilient food systems in Pacific atolls

The complex and interconnected nature of atoll food systems requires an integrated and collaborative approach to enhancing resilience.

Resilience of food systems to disasters and shocks

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Locally sustainable aquaculture in New Caledonia

Seafood are an important source of protein for people across the Pacific, and aquaculture is a key strategy for developing a blue economy in the region while reducing overfishing of wild populations.

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Strengthening Vanuatu’s food system to improve disaster recovery

Vanuatu is among the most susceptible countries in the world to natural disasters, and frequently experiences cyclones, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions. These damage crops and livestock and disrupt food production and supply.

Strengthening nutrition outcomes

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Improving health through a food systems approach

We are bringing together researchers from the Pacific Community (SPC) and CSIRO to combine our strengths in addressing the challenge of building more nutritious food systems in our region.

Regional collaborations

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Partnering with SPC

Climate and nutrition are major challenges in the agrifood systems of Pacific Island countries and territories. These complex challenges require more than just a technical solution.

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Integrated soil management

The Soil and Land Management (SLAM) Phase 2 project aims to improve the resilience of food systems through sustainable soil management and timely access to soil information.