Pacific Academy of Sciences

The Pacific Academy of Sciences coordinates research initiatives and knowledge exchange across Asia-Pacific nations from its headquarters in Suva, Fiji. Through its flagship Pacific Congress on Traditional and Indigenous Knowledge, the organization facilitates collaboration between traditional knowledge holders and research scientists. The Academy's work spans climate adaptation, marine conservation, and sustainable resource governance in Pacific Island territories. The organization's PAS-AI platform enables real-time research collaboration and data sharing among member institutions throughout the region. This digital infrastructure supports the Academy's research assessment programs tracking scientific capacity in Pacific nations. The platform integrates with existing research databases while incorporating indigenous knowledge frameworks. The Tupaia Research Grants program provides funding and mentorship to early-career Pacific Islander scientists conducting locally-relevant research. The Academy maintains formal partnerships with the International Science Council, Australian Academy of Science, and UNESCO to support these initiatives. These relationships help connect Pacific research priorities to global scientific discourse and policy development.