ABSTRACT
The Conference is the governing body of the Community, composed of representatives of all member countries and territories. The main responsibilities of the Conference, which normally meets every two years, to determine major policy issues and to appoint the Director-General. The Committee of Representatives of Governments and Administrations, which meets annually, comprises representatives of all member states and territories, having equal voting rights. The 1999 Conference, held in Tahiti in December, adopted the Tahiti Nui Declaration, a mandate that detailed the operational policies and mechanisms of the Pacific Community, taking into account operational changes not covered by the founding Canberra Agreement. SPC aims to prevent risks to vulnerable PICTs arising from the impacts of climate change—such as accelerated sea level rise, extreme meteorological events, and climate variability. The Geoscience, Energy and Maritime division supports PICTs with the development of critical data, applied science, and technical solutions relevant to ongoing challenges.
