STAR Network
We are committed to:
fostering connections
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We aim to bring together scientists, technologists and regional leaders to create a shared space for learning and innovation.
facilitating adaptation
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Through our network, we provide access to technology and methods that can be adapted to meet the development needs of the Pacific.
showcasing innovation
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Each year, we highlight the work that is shaping our understanding of geosciences and its application to societal needs.
supporting sustainable development
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We advocate for and support the integration of scientific knowledge into the policy-making process to ensure sustainable development in the Pacific
The Science, Technology, and Resources (STAR) Network was established in 1984 through a joint initiative between the South Pacific Applied Geoscience Commission (SOPAC) and the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO.
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In April 2015, at a Regional Geoscience Steering Group Meeting an agenda item considered the future of STAR.
STAR was thus established as an independent organisation with the general aims:
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to strongly support the continuation of STAR because of its value in refreshing and animating scientific alliances and showcasing useful work, techniques and processes that may be adapted to address development issues of the Pacific;
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to further explore how STAR could remain independent to further develop the geoscientific needs of the Pacific Islands; and
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that for the future of STAR to be sustained, STAR needed to secure ownership by the Pacific islands.
The current Chair is the Permanent Secretary of the Fiji Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources.
STAR has been a beacon of innovation and partnership. We thrive on enthusiasm and are always open to new members joining us. In essence, we are united by our shared love for all things science and how it can positively impact the Pacific.
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Every year, we come together for our annual STAR Conference. Through this milestone gathering, we are able to present our research findings, present developments happening in our fields, analyse and discuss progress of projects around the Pacific and set new goals to benefit our communities. ​