CLS, a subsidiary of CNES (French Space Agency) and CNP, develops satellite services in location and environmental data collection, space oceanography and radar detection. CLS offers services in three major domains: environmental monitoring, maritime security, and management of marine resources.  CLS has a broad experience in satellite data processing altimetry data, sea surface temperature, ocean colour and radar imagery as well as in in-situ data processing (ARGO float, drifters, and tide gauges).

Since 2006, CLS has developed a team for marine Ecosystems modeling to contribute to a better understanding of how marine ecosystems function, under the influence of both human activities and climate-environmental variability. It also provides useful tools for ecosystem-based management and sustainable exploitation of marine resources, especially the so-called SEAPODYM (Spatial Ecosystem And Population Dynamics Model) software.

The Pacific Community (SPC) is the principal scientific and technical organisation in the Pacific region, proudly supporting development since 1947.

SPC is an international development organisation owned and governed by its 26 country and territory members. SPC works for the well-being of Pacific people through the effective and innovative application of science and knowledge, guided by a deep understanding of Pacific Island contexts and cultures.

Much of our focus is on major cross-cutting issues, such as climate change, disaster risk management, food security, gender equality, human rights, non-communicable diseases and youth employment. Using a multi-sector approach in responding to our members’ development priorities, we draw upon skills and capabilities from around the region and internationally, and support the empowerment of Pacific communities and sharing of expertise and skills between countries and territories.