Digital tools for disaster resilience: Papua New Guinea officials complete key training
Government officials and stakeholders from across Papua New Guinea gathered in early March for specialised training aimed at strengthening the nation's disaster preparedness and response capabilities.
SPC's Disaster Resilience Program launches in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea's (PNG) most vulnerable communities will soon benefit from strengthened disaster preparedness with the launch of a new initiative to predict and respond to natural disasters.
Loss and Damage: Preserving traditions in the Pacific region
Pacific Islands countries and territories (PICTs) are on the frontline of climate change, where rising sea levels, intensifying tropical cyclones, and coastal flooding threaten their very existence. Their geographic vulnerability and isolation,…
The hidden art of regional coordination in Pacific resilience
When Pacific Island nations tackle climate and disaster resilience, they rarely do it alone. Behind every regional success story, there's a web of connections, collaborations, and shared experiences that make it possible. But getting multiple countries,…
New equipment bolsters Fiji's seismic early warning capabilities
Fiji's early warning system is set for an upgrade with the handover of seismic monitoring equipment to the Mineral Resources Department (MRD). This advancement will enhance the country's ability to issue timely warnings for seismic events, substantially…
Opening Address by Mr Andrew Gissing, CEO of Natural Hazards Research Australia at the AFAC24 Conference
Opening Address by Mr Andrew Gissing, the CEO of Natural Hazards Research Australia at Australasia’s largest and most comprehensive emergency management conferen
European Union, OACPS, and SPC strengthen commitment to disaster resilience in Pacific islands
Pacific disaster and emergency managers rally commitment towards resilience building
Managers and stakeholders from the disaster and emergency management sectors in 15 Pacific Island countries convened in Nadi, Fiji, to review progress, obstacles, and prospects in regional cooperation to enhance disaster preparedness and response.
Fiji and SPC collaborate to boost disaster preparedness and climate resilience
No cyclone will chase us away: PW Podcast S02-10
Niue suffered significant damage during cyclone Heta in January 2004, sustaining winds greater than 240km/h, classifying it as a category 4-5 cyclone. The Niue Hospital and dwellings near the shore were damaged as huge waves crossed the cliff line and…