Organization code
PC
Kategorie
Organisationen
Established
6 February 1947
Headquarters
Noumea, New Caledonia
Members
27 members
Official languages
English and French
The Pacific Community is an international development organization serving Pacific Island countries and territories. Formerly known as the South Pacific Commission, it is owned and governed by its members and provides regional scientific, technical and data expertise.
SPC supports its members through technical assistance, research, statistics and policy advice on shared challenges including climate change, public health, food security, ocean resources and social development.
1947
The Canberra Agreement established the South Pacific Commission
1997
The organization marked its fiftieth anniversary and increasingly used the name Pacific Community
2015
Pacific Community became the official name while the SPC abbreviation was retained
Today
Its 27 members jointly govern a regional scientific and technical organization
The Pacific Community flag uses a blue field with white star-like elements around an abstract Pacific motif, representing connections, shared identity and regional cooperation across the ocean.
Usage note
The Pacific Community name, abbreviation and logo are organizational assets and should be used in line with SPC brand guidance.
