Conference and Seminar Proceedings

Technical Sessions:
1A: The Importance of Geospatial Information

1B: Hydrography and Climate Change
 

Joint Workshops:
2A: UN-GGIM

2B: Joint FIG Task Force on Climate Change/GLTN/FAO
 

Technical Sessions:
2A: Valuation and Land Administration

2B: Geodetic infrastructure
 

1. Open Meeting on the United Nations Initiative on Global Geospatial Information Management

2. Open Meeting on the Voluntary Guidelines
 

Joint Workshops:
1A: UN-GGIM

1B: Joint FAO/UN-Habitat GLTN
 

Suva Statement on Spatially Responsible Governance

Special Welcome Address, The Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forests and Minister for Rural Maritime Development and National Disaster Management Lt. Col. Inia Seruiratu
[Abstract] [Paper] [Handouts]

Responsible Governance of tenure of Land, Fisheries and Forest for Sustainable Future, Mr. Aru Mathias, Forest Resource Management Officer, Sub-regional Office for the Pacific Islands (SAPD), Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
[Abstract] [Paper] [Handouts]

Global Geospatial Information Management for Responsible Governance and Sustainable Development, Mr. Greg Scott, Inter-regional Advisor, GGIM
[Abstract] [Paper] [Handouts]
 

Prof. Yerach Doytsher, FIG COM3 Chair (Israel)
Innovations in the Geospatial Data Technologies
[Abstract] [Paper] [Handouts]

Mr. Hartmut Muller, FIG COM3, Chair of WG 3.1 (Germany)
Geospatial Information Management, a Feasible Tool for Small Island Developing States.
[Abstract] [Paper] [Handouts]

Mr. Mohd Yusoff Mohd Yunus et al. (Malaysia)
eKadaster: A Learning experience for Malaysia. 
[Abstract] [Paper] [Handouts]

Open Discussion:
"Importance of Spatial Information for the Pacific Small Islands Region"
Discussion moderators: Mr. Yerach Doytsher and Mr. Hartmut Muller

Mr. Adam Greenland (New Zealand)
Hydrographic Risk Assessment for Maritime Safety
[Abstract] [Paper] [Handouts]

Mr. John Maschke (Australia)
The Benefits of Strong Hydrographic Services in the SW Pacific Region
[Abstract] [Paper] [Handouts]

Mr. Daniel Fitzpatrick (Australia)
Climate Change and the Legal Framework for Settlement Relocation in the South Pacific
[Abstract] [Paper] [Handouts]

John Hannah and Robert Bell (New Zealand)
Coastal hazards – a long-term view of the safety of small island coastal communities in the South Pacific
[Abstract] [Paper] [Handouts]

Mr. Ganileo Williams P (Vanuatu)
Land administration and management for customary rights and tenure
[Abstract] [Paper] [Handouts]

Mr. Matt Myers (Australia)
The state of Valuers: South Pacific Perspective
[Abstract] [Paper] [Handouts]

Ms. Litidamu Vasiti Soko (Fiji)
GIS and RS for decision making in the sugar industry
[Abstract] [Paper] [Handouts]

Ms. Qionitoga Vilisi (Fiji)
Landcover Mapping of Pacific Island States
[Abstract] [Paper] [Handouts]

Mr. Forstreuter Wolf (Fiji)
Pacific coconut resource inventory activities
[Abstract] [Paper] [Handouts]

Mr. Tabua Asakaia (Fiji)
Status Of Geodetic Infrastructure In Fiji
[Abstract] [Paper] [Handouts]

Mr. Simon Costello (Australia)
New Zealand And Australia - Geospatial Collaboration, A Regional Perspective
[Abstract] [Paper] [Handouts]

Theme: Reference Frame in Practice

Structure: Presentations from each country

Overview: State of play of geodetic infrastructure in each country presented by country representatives: Mr. Rob Sarib, Vice Chair FIG Commission 5
[Abstract] [Paper] [Handouts]

• Papua New Guinea by Mr. Robert Rosa
  Mr. Robert Rosa (PNG) and Mr. Richard Stanaway, Australia
  The Development of the Papua New Guinea Geodetic Datum 1994 (PNG94)
  [Abstract] [Paper] [Handouts]
  
• Tonga by Mr. Viliami Folau
  [Abstract] [Paper] [Handouts]
  
• Samoa by Mr. Safuta Toelau Iulio
  Status Of Geodetic Infrastructure In Samoa
  [Abstract] [Paper] [Handouts]
  
• Fiji by Mr. Asakaia Tabua
  Status Of Geodetic Infrastructure In Fiji
  [Abstract] [Paper] [Handouts][Handouts]
  
• Vanuatu by Mr. Martin Sokomanu
  [Abstract] [Paper] [Handouts]
  
• Kiribati by Mr. Romano Reo
  [Abstract] [Paper] [Handouts]
  
• Cook Islands by Mr. Vaipo Mataora
  [Abstract] [Paper] [Handouts]
  
• Solomon Islands Mr. Jimmy Ikina
  [Abstract] [Paper] [Handouts]
  
• Summary Mr. Rob Sarib
  [Abstract] [Paper] [Handouts]

Coordinator/Facilitator: Mr. John Dawson, UN-GGIM-AP and Mr. Rob Sarib FIG Commission 5

Rapporteur: Mr. John Hannah (New Zealand)

Theme: Implementing the Voluntary Guidelines

Setting the Scene: Implementing FAO's Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible Governance of Tenure of Land, Fisheries and Forest

Structure: Presentations from each country:

• Kiribati by Mr. Tebutonga Ereata
  [Abstract] [Paper] [Handouts]
  
• Vanuatu by Mr. Williams P. Ganileo
  [Abstract] [Paper] [Handouts]
  
• Tuvalu by Mr. Faatasi Malologa
  [Abstract] [Paper] [Handouts]
  

Coordinator/Facilitator: Mr. Aru Mathias (FAO) and Ms. Lowie Rosales (UN-Habitat GLTN)

Rapporteur: Ms. Lowie Rosales (UN-Habitat GLTN)

Ms. Sarah Mecartney, UN-Habitat Pacific
Capacity and Professional Development for Responsible Governance and Sustainable Development

Prof. Dominique Fischer, Head of School of Land Management and Development (SLMD), USP
Tertiary education: contribution to responsible Governance

Mr. Simon Costello, Vice-Chair UN-GGIM-AP Working Group 3
Tertiary Education: contribution to responsible Governance
Place based information management for Responsible Governance and Sustainable Development

Prof. John Hannah, Chair FIG Climate Change Task Force
Surveyors, Climate Change, SIDS and Responsible Governance
[Abstract] [Paper] [Handouts]

Theme: Reference Frames in Practice: Modernising geodetic infrastructure

Overview: Discussion on fundamental improvements that will enable countries to maintain geo-referenced (ITRF APREF based) datasets and provision of basic positioning services. This will include advice on the role and function of professional bodies, scientific agencies and NGOs (eg. UN-GGIM-AP, IAG, FIG etc.) in assisting with the development of geodetic infrastructure in Pacific SIDS.

• Mr. Richard Stanaway and Dr. John Dawson
  A template for the development of a modernised geodetic infrastructure in Pacific Island states
  [Abstract] [Paper] [HandoutsRS][HandoutsJD]

Structure: Presentations with discussion

Coordinator/Facilitator: Mr. John Dawson (UN-GGIM-AP) and Mr. Rob Sarib (FIG Commission 5)
Rapporteur: Mr. John Dawson (UN-GGIM-AP)
 [Report]

Theme: Implementing GLTN tools and the FAO Voluntary Guidelines in the context of climate change

Setting the Scene: Focus: land tools, clime change

Structure: Claryfications from:

• Samoa by Mr. Pauniasi Ioane
  Status Of Geodetic Infrastructure In Samoa
  [Abstract] [Paper] [Handouts]
   
• Tokelua by Mr. Leatigaga Mark J. Bonin
  [Abstract] [Paper] [Handouts][Video]
   
• Niue Islands by Mr. Hubert Kalauni
  [Abstract] [Paper] [Handouts]
   
• FIG TF on Surveyors and Climate Change by Mr. John Hannah
  [Abstract] [Paper] [Handouts]
   

Coordinator/Facilitator: Mr. Aru Mathias (FAO); Ms. Sarah Mecartney; Ms. Lowie Rosales (UN-Habitat GLTN) and John Hannah (FIG Task Force on Climate Change)

Rapporteur: Ms. Lowie Rosales (UN-Habitat GLTN)
[Abstract] [Paper] [Handouts]

United Nations Initiative on Global Geospatial Information Management

Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible Governance of Tenure

Brings issues raised in the workshops together and discuss and present conclusions from the meeting.

Suva Statement on Spatially Responsible Governance