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LRD’s integrated mode of operation is based on seven thematic area teams and three support teams, working together with stakeholders to identify and prioritise issues, and jointly implement solutions. LRD has a well established platform from which it supports Pacific Island countries and territories (PICTs) in meeting the challenges of this century. These challenges — perhaps the most demanding the Pacific has had to address in recent years — include climate change, increasing food prices, and land management and conflict minimisation.

SPC works in a wide range of sectors with the aim of achieving three development outcomes – sustainable economic development, sustainable natural resource management and development, and sustainable human and social development. Established in January 2010, the Economic Development Division (EDD) works towards achieving all three outcomes, with a particular focus on sustainable economic development.

The 7th Conference of the Pacific Community and 41st Meeting of the Committee of Representatives of Governments and Administrations (CRGA) took place at SPC headquarters in Noumea from 1 to 8 November. The Conference of the Pacific Community — SPC's governing body - is held every two years and is immediately preceded by the meeting of CRGA, which makes recommendations to the Conference.