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We present evidence that confirms the streaked Fregetta lineata is a valid extant species that breeds on new Caledonia and endorse the vernacular name New Caledonia Storm Petrel. We review taxonomic deliberations over the historic five 'Pealea' streaked storm petrel specimens. Three belong to recently rediscovered New Zealand Storm Petrel F. maoriana.

This document is a step-by-step guide to facilitating a one-day workshop on understanding climate change science and is targeted at audiences in the Pacific island region and Timor-Leste. The training module provides PowerPoint presentations with facilitator notes and explains participatory exercises aimed at enhancing capacity in understanding climate change science.

Pacific Climate Futures Version 2.0 is a web-based climate impacts decision-support tool available for free.

Tropical cyclones (TCs) affect many Pacific Island countries and their impacts can be sever in vulnerable island communities. An understanding of how tropical cyclones may change under future climates, including changes in windspeeds and associated rainfall, is essential for managing future climate risks and saving lives.