Cyclone Pam report released for Vanuatu
A reflection on what worked well and what could be improved upon in the Government of Vanuatu’s response to tropical cyclone Pam has been released today.
Support for emergency response capacity in Vanuatu
Vanuatu’s ability to respond more effectively to disasters has been bolstered today with the handing over of three emergency boats, two vehicles and a flatbed truck.
Improved communications addressed in Vanuatu Livestock Disease Emergency Response Plan
The Vanuatu Animal Disease Emergency Response Plan has been refined and updated to improve the communication and dissemination of information during emergencies.
This follows the conclusion of a workshop late last month involving participants from the…
Capacity building with North Efate community networks to sustain marine initiatives
A team of marine specialists will be visiting North Efate from 5-19 May to work with community leaders, community environmental networks, NGOs, the Vanuatu Government and relevant authorities on required capacities and activities for the sustainability…
RESCCUE: North Efate networks and visiting scientists combine knowledge
A team of environmental scientists from New Zealand is visiting North Efate over the next week to work with community lea
Signing of partnership agreement and announcement of KfW grant - speech by Pacific Community Director-General, Dr Colin Tukuitonga
Distinguished guests
Ladies and gentlemen.
Halo olketa. Good evening.
It’s a great pleasure to be here in Port Vila.
Thank you to the Honorable Prime Minister, your Council of Ministers and officials for your government’s warm welcome.
MoU
Vanuatu is a…
Boost for cyclone Pam recovery in Kiribati, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu and Vanuatu
Long-term recovery efforts from the devastation left by tropical cyclone Pam will receive a welcome boost in four Pacific Island nations following a EUR 6 million funding agreement between the Pacific Community (SPC) and development bank KfW, on behalf…
SPC lends public health surveillance helping hand to Vanuatu
Three public health experts from the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) will head to Port Vila and Pentecost Island this weekend to support Vanuatu’s Ministry of Health with the surveillance, diagnosis and response to diseases with epidemic…
SPC staff raise 1.17 million francs for Red Cross Cyclone Pam appeal
A ceremony was held at the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) headquarters in Noumea today to hand over funds raised by its staff social club to the Red Cross Tropical Cyclone Pam appeal.