Bergen Pacific Studies Research Group

Welcome to the Bergen Pacific Studies website!

Since its establishment in 2005, the Bergen Pacific Studies Research Group (BPS) has been focused on research concerning Pacific Islands affairs. Most of our members are social anthropologists, and we cooperate with scholars from other disciplines, such as history, marine sciences, philosophy, political science, geology and law, in our projects. Throughout these pages you can find information about our members, projects, partnerships and events. You can also find lists of publications and contact information for each of the BPS researchers. Please have a look around!

Bergen Pacific Studies

5 hours ago

Good data is at the heart of planning for and responding to natural disasters in the Pacific. The region has invested heavily in tools to monitor changes in the environment, and be better prepared for the extreme conditions that can threaten Island nations. ... See MoreSee Less

Tropical Cyclone Harold provided invaluable data for future disaster response and planning

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6 hours ago

"Indigenous cultures have survived sea level rise, bushfire, colonisation and disease. They contain a rich reservoir of elder knowledge for rebuilding a post-pandemic world should people choose to prioritise community, say writers and artists." ... See MoreSee Less

Taking refuge in old wisdom: what art can tell us about survival

www.theage.com.au

A series of talks will bring artists and experts together to discuss disaster, community and what happens when the worst comes to pass.

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Bergen Pacific Studies

8 hours ago

NGOs and Scientists Urge Moratorium on Deep Sea Mining in the Pacific

thediplomat.com

Mining for battery metals seen as a threat to Pacific Island nations.

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23 hours ago

Predicting the impacts of mining deep sea polymetallic nodules in the Pacific Ocean: A Review of Scientific Literature

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A new report analysing over 250 peer reviewed scientific articles finds that the impacts of mining deep sea polymetallic nodules would be extensive, severe, and last for generations, causing essential...

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Bergen Pacific Studies

2 days ago

Fiji has called on the United Nations to help small island states facing the double burden of climate disaster and Covid-19. ... See MoreSee Less

Smaller islands states need help to address Covid-19 and climate - Fiji

www.rnz.co.nz

Fiji has called on the United Nations to help small island states facing the double burden of climate disaster and Covid-19.

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2 days ago

"We need to go back to a model of society that places the human being at the centre of every economic, environment and societal structure. Some of us would even venture to state that our indigenous peoples around the world have the answer to this question about a model for the future,” says Fe'iloakitau Kaho Tevi, development entrepreneur and diplomat working in the Pacific Islands, in this interview with GRIP on COVID-19 and global inequality.

Thanks, Fei, our Bergen Pacific Studies and #MareNullius partner, for sharing your insights with us! ... See MoreSee Less

#17 Miniseries on COVID-19 and Inequality: Responses from the Pacific Ocean

gripinequality.org

“We need to go back to a model of society that places the human being at the centre of every economic, environment and societal structure. Some of us would even venture to state that our indigenous ...

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