Our activities

Our pilot activities are designed to implement technical interventions that respond to country and regional food system challenges while at the same time building the capacity of food systems.

20 or so coloured tropical fish that have been caught

Aquatic foods in healthy and sustainable diets

Aquatic foods, such as fish, crustaceans and even algae, make an under-recognised contribution to nutrition and health for many people […]

A group people pose for a photo in a field of taro

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.

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.

Supporting Vanuatu as it prepares its food system for disasters in peacetime

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.

Exploring novel nature-based solution for atoll food systems

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

A fish farm adjacent to the ocean with three people looking out towards the ocean

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.

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

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.

A group of people pose for a photo outside

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.