An initiative to support the development of horticulture in the Pacific islands: Proposed by the International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS) in collaboration with the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) Ian Warrington ISHS

Opportunities for horticulture in the Pacific islands Main Pacific crops are horticultural species – taro, yams, plantains... Increased production and trade in high-value horticultural products declared priority for: economic development health and livelihoods correcting trade imbalances

Constraints to horticulture in the Pacific islands Access to appropriate technologies for sustainable intensification of horticulture Lack of formal R&D capacity in horticulture

Dialogue between SPC and ISHS Began in late 2009 Focused on possibilities for mobilising resources of ISHS in support of horticultural R&D in the Pacific islands

ISHS: the society and resources ISHS was established in 1959 to: build & maintain knowledge, skills & biological resources in support of horticulture worldwide

ISHS: the society and resources Objective: to promote and encourage research and education in all branches of horticultural science and to facilitate cooperation and knowledge transfer on a global scale through its symposia and congresses, publications and scientific structure

ISHS: the society and resources 7500+ Individual Members in 146 countries 135 Organization Members 47 Country Members on all continents

ISHS: the society and resources 9 crop-related Sections 14 discipline-related Commissions 100+ Working Groups 40-50 International Symposia each year

Commissions Biotechnology and Molecular Biology Economics and Management Education, Research Training and Consultancy Horticultural Engineering Irrigation and Plant Water Relations Landscape and Urban Horticulture Nomenclature and Cultivar Registration Fruits and Vegetables and Health Plant Genetic Resources Plant Protection Plant Substrates Protected Cultivation Quality and Post Harvest Horticulture Sustainability in Integrated and Organic Horticulture

Sections Banana and Plantain Citrus Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Nuts and Mediterranean Climate Fruits Ornamental Plants Pome and Stone Fruits Root and Tuber Crops Tropical and Subtropical Fruits Vegetables Vine and Berry Fruits

Publications Each symposium published in Acta Horticulturae® All Acta posted at www.actahort.org 730+ Acta volumes on line 38,000+ full text articles 200+ Library Subscriptions worldwide 17,500 page views per day!

Free quarterly ISHS membership magazine Stay tuned with the ISHS world of horticultural science Membership details on line or in the ISHS pack

SCRIPTA HORTICULTURAE New ISHS publication series for special topics Launched in 2005 ISSN 1813-9205

SPC as Regional Member of ISHS New category of ISHS member Membership on behalf of the Pacific Island Countries An initial step...

Individual ISHS membership A free copy of the yearly ISHS membership list: A free subscription to the quarterly Chronica Horticulturae® 20% discount on Acta Horticulturae® (available both in print format and ActaHort CD-rom); 10 free Acta Horticulturae® full text article downloads from www.actahort.org; 20% discount on any purchase of additional full text Acta Horticulturae® article downloads from www.actahort.org Join the more than 90 ISHS mailing lists; Significant discount on registration rates at more than 30 ISHS Symposia each year plus the International Horticultural Congress® once every four years etc. etc.

ISHS regional membership To be aware of horticulture activities in the region To appoint up to three country/region representatives on the Council of the ISHS Through the representatives on Council, to meet with representatives of other member countries and regions To provide the framework for scientific organizations within the region to organize ISHS sanctioned international symposia and conferences (To have the possibility) to host the bi-annual meeting of the ISHS Council, the annual ISHS Executive Committee meeting and/or the every fourth year organized International Horticultural Congress. Applications will be considered during its meetings by the Council. To contribute to policy discussions of the ISHS and to elect the Board of Directors.

International Horticultural Congresses

Pacific delegates to IHC2010 have proposed: (1) SPC to monitor ISHS information sources and advise partners of relevant opportunities SPC to seek support and establish a fund to facilitate participation of Pacific horticulturalists in symposia Help participants to prepare high-quality papers and posters

Pacific delegates to IHC2010 have proposed: (2) To establish an internship scheme providing work experience in institutions with strong horticultural R&D programs To build towards a major show-case for Pacific horticulture at IHC 2014 in Brisbane

International Horticultural Congresses

International Horticultural Congresses

At IHC2014 in Brisbane... Pacific horticulturalists representing 'Oceania' will co-host the event, with their counterparts from Australia and New Zealand; symposia, workshops and other events will be organized to highlight Pacific horticulture.

Heads of Agriculture and Forestry Services are invited to: Recommendations Heads of Agriculture and Forestry Services are invited to: note the steps already taken by ISHS, SPC and partner organizations to promote collaboration; nominate Focal Points in each country to promote exchange of information for the further development of horticultural R&D;

Heads of Agriculture and Forestry Services are invited to: Recommendations Heads of Agriculture and Forestry Services are invited to: endorse the proposed actions to promote capacity building and awareness, including promoting the active participation of Pacific horticulturalists in relevant ISHS symposia, the establishment of an internship scheme for on-the-job training and of a fund to support these actions; and...

Heads of Agriculture and Forestry Services are invited to: Recommendations Heads of Agriculture and Forestry Services are invited to: facilitate the participation of staff of agriculture and forestry services in such activities.