Pacific Prepared Podcast

Members of the public in Tonga, including students participated in tsunami drills to strengthen their awareness and level of preparedness for future natural disasters. 

Vanuatu’s push for an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice takes another step forward. We’ll hear what this means for Pacific Islanders

How some young and passionate Pacific Islanders are becoming more responsible and actively involved in the fight against climate change and efforts to protect coastlines.

Flash flooding in Tonga leaves residents with a big clean up but also acts as a reminder to be prepared leading into cyclone season.

The Vanuatu village facing increasing storms and natural disasters and coming up with short terms solutions to help them continue living on the land they love. 

How some of the most vulnerable Pacific Island communities are also some of the most resilient

Personal experience in natural disasters drives Vanuatu disability advocate to fight for further inclusion and consideration when planning. 

The preservation of green bananas was a practice of the forefathers of most Ni-Vanuatu, and the skill has been passed down through generations.

Growing up in a small remote part of Papua New Guinea gave Kim Allen a unique understanding of the impacts of climate change. He's now helping others to understand those challenges. 

The fine line of reporting on disasters while caring for family and friends in small island communities.

Local Vanuatu media speak about covering the weather and delivering important messages in one of the most natural disaster-prone areas in the world. 

Residents of Tonga felt the power of a 6.9 magnitude earthquake recently and for some it reminded them how vulnerable they can be at times. 

An alternative fuel source in Papua New Guinea that’s hoped will make an impact on climate change and the sustainability of some Pacific communities.

A freelance photographer is raising awareness about the impacts of climate change through visual materials 

Traditional knowledge also plays a critical role in informing Fijians about the different weather seasons and natural disasters in advance 

Young Fijians have been planting thousands of trees to help protect the coastline of their community against rising sea levels and erosion. 

Vast amounts of plastic and rubbish are washing up on Pacific countries shores, and one Fijian ‘artivist’ is now using it to help spread a message. 

Personal experiences prove the best driving force for young climate activists in Fiji and Solomon Islands  

Also creating a space specifically for traditional knowledge to be handed down in Solomon Islands. 

The dying art of creating water wells in a small Solomon Islands region and the challenges they’re facing due to climate change. 

In part due to climate change, extreme tides in Solomon Islands are forcing farmers to adapt new methods of harvesting sea grapes. 

Carbon farming in Fiji, the details on how it works and what the benefits to local communities could be. 

How climate change has forced a Solomon Island cocoa farmer to adapt and diversify their methods

Tonga’s volcanic eruption from early 2022 could have impacts on weather for the remainder of the decade, according to scientists. 

The recent landslide in Papua New Guinea has caused devastation and heartbreak for the country.