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A podcast exploring security issues faced by Pacific islands countries, brought to you by the Pacific Security College Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. What's next for Papua New Guinea's anti-money laundering reforms?

    10 juni

    What's next for Papua New Guinea's anti-money laundering reforms?

    On this episode of the Pacific Wayfinder podcast, Dr Eric Kwa (Papua New Guinea Secretary for the Department of Justice and Attorney-General), George Akia (Solicitor General for the Department of Justice and Attorney-General) and Emmauel Auru (Principal and co-founder of KiVa Financial Crime Advisory) join host Australian National University PhD scholar Michael Kabuni to share their take on Papua New Guinea's 'grey listing' by the Financial Action Task Force in 2026 and what this means for the country's financial reputation and future. The panel discuss the benefits and consequences of being grey listed and what steps Papua New Guinea can take to get off the listing. Views expressed via the Pacific Wayfinder podcast are not necessarily those of the Pacific Security College. Read our publishing policy: https://pacificsecurity.net/publishing-policy/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min
  2. Health, crime and crisis: the Pacific's methamphetamine challenge

    5 juni

    Health, crime and crisis: the Pacific's methamphetamine challenge

    The growing methamphetamine crisis in the Pacific is having a devastating impact on health, human security and regional stability. On this episode of the Pacific Wayfinder podcast, Chair of the Fiji National HIV outbreak Taskforce, Dr Jason Mitchell, and Head of the Pacific Programme at the Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime, Virginia Comolli, join Pacific Security College Academic Fellow Dr Nicholas Thomson for a topical discussion on the HIV epidemic and drug crisis facing the region.    They consider the need for a cross-sectoral approach involving health, law enforcement and communities to address the crisis, and look at the challenges facing on-the-ground health responses and the need to prioritise human rights and compassion towards victims of the drug and HIV epidemic.    Views expressed via the Pacific Wayfinder podcast are not necessarily those of the Pacific Security College. Read our publishing policy: https://pacificsecurity.net/publishing-policy/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min
  3. Regional security in 2026: examining the Pacific’s polycrisis

    28 maj

    Regional security in 2026: examining the Pacific’s polycrisis

    On this episode of the Pacific Wayfinder podcast, Pacific Fusion Centre Director Viliame Bovoro and Assistant Director Monalisa Tiai-Keti join our Senior Pacific Fellow Joel Nilon to examine the polycrisis affecting peace and security in the Pacific. They discuss some of the threats raised in the latest Pacific Security Outlook Report, including climate change, transnational crime and geopolitics, and the need for collective regional responses to these issues. Views expressed via the Pacific Wayfinder podcast are not necessarily those of the Pacific Security College. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min
  4. Making Pacific Climate Policy

    2023-05-11

    Making Pacific Climate Policy

    The Pacific has been a global leader in innovative policymaking on climate change, which has been reflected in the latest IPCC report. Salā Dr George Carter and Mahealani Delaney join Akka Rimon to discuss the importance of embedding traditional knowledge and the IPCC's latest recommendations in Pacific climate policies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min
  5. Migrating with Dignity: A conversation with Anote Tong

    2023-05-01

    Migrating with Dignity: A conversation with Anote Tong

    Former Kiribati President Anote Tong joins the Pacific Wayfinder to discuss the IPCC Synthesis Report and reflect on his own journey leading one of the countries most vulnerable to climate change. Join Akka Rimon and Jay Caldwell as they explore the Former President's time in office, his Migrating with Dignity policy and what can be done in response to the IPCC's report findings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    43 min
  6. Final Warning: What the last IPCC Report means for the Pacific

    2023-04-18

    Final Warning: What the last IPCC Report means for the Pacific

    A final warning - the IPCC has released its landmark Synthesis Report for the AR6 reporting cycle, outlining the drastic action needed to be taken by the world to prevent the worse impacts of climate change. But what does it mean for the Pacific? Prof Mark Howden, Vice Chair of the IPCC, and Pasha Carruthers, a Review Editor from the Cook Islands, break down the report's findings for the region with APSC's Prof Dave Peebles and Dr Henry Ivarature. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min
  7. Writing our own stories: Pacific Women in security

    2023-03-21

    Writing our own stories: Pacific Women in security

    "Women have always been there. We are 50% of the community. All the decisions about safety, food, security and the well-being of Pacific people come through us." Hear from Dr Gemma Malungahu & Dr Theresa Meki about the important role Pacific women have always played in security, including the deep cultural and traditional knowledge they bring to decision-making. Hosted by Akka Rimon, this discussion for Women's History Month also touches on the need for greater representation of Pacific women in institutions, current challenges facing Pacific women, including gender-based violence, and the power women have to mentor each other and write their own stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min
  8. Unpacking the Pacific Security Outlook Report

    2023-03-06

    Unpacking the Pacific Security Outlook Report

    From climate to cyber to fisheries, the recently released Security Outlook Report from the Pacific Islands Forum paints an insightful and stark picture of current and future threats to our Blue Pacific Continent. APSC’s newly appointed Director, Prof Dave Peebles, Deputy Directors, Dr Henry Ivarature & Jay Caldwell, and new guest co-host of the Pacific Wayfinder, Akka Rimon, provide their analysis of the report and discuss how we can apply its findings. To watch the vodcast version of this epsiode, clike here.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min
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A podcast exploring security issues faced by Pacific islands countries, brought to you by the Pacific Security College Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Skapad av
    Pacific Security College
  • Aktiva år
    2020 - 2026
  • Avsnitt
    34
  • Åldersgräns
    Barnvänligt
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