The AIIA jointly organised a one-day event with the Crawford Fund on the topic of Security3: Food Security, Biosecurity and National Security in the Melanesian Arc on 22 February, 2017. The event aimed to enhance understanding of security concerns in the Melanesian region by bringing together diverse perspectives from foreign affairs, aid, defence, biosecurity, agriculture and fisheries. Recommendations from the workshop will contribute towards consultations for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s 2017 Foreign Policy White Paper.
PowerPoints
Bill Magee – Plant Biosecurity Issues in the Melanesian Arc
Dr Colin Chartres – Food Security in the Melanesian Arc
His Excellency Mr Yogesh Punja – The Fiji Context
Dr Bryant Allen – Agriculture, Plants and Animals
Judy Swann OAM – Australia’s Defence Engagement in the Pacific
Brooke Campbell – Fisheries for Food Security in the Pacific Islands
Recordings of Discussion
Opening & Session 1 – Intersection of Food, Bio and National Security
Session 2 – Overview of Melanesian Nations
Session 3 – Agriculture, Plants and Animals
Session 4 – Fisheries & Closing