Kitakobushi Resort in Japan’s Shiretoko region, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has introduced a new security platform powered by VIVOTEK. By upgrading its surveillance systems, the resort aims to safeguard guests and preserve the natural beauty that makes Shiretoko a globally recognized travel destination.

Fiji is hosting the STAR 2025 conference to strengthen collaboration across the Pacific through science. With support from UNESCO and the South Pacific Applied Geoscience Commission, leaders like Dr. Atonio Lalabalavu aim to elevate science-driven initiatives throughout the region.