Pacific Prepared Podcast

How weather information is gathered and distributed across the Pacific to end up as vital warnings for communities when there’s a natural disaster. 

Maintaining composure while reporting on natural disasters in the Pacific even though journalists and their families often face the same dangers. 

How memories of tropical cyclone Heta are still fresh in the memories of some Niue residents, and lessons learnt from that experience. 

Tongan communities are focused on making sure people are prepared with 72-hour emergency kits in the event of a natural disaster.

How communities in the Lou Island group in Fiji were more prepared for tropical cyclone Rae due to past experiences of natural disasters. 

Solomon Islands-based organisation speaks about their visit to Vanuatu to assist with the clean-up after the December 2024 earthquake. 

Local community leader in Pohnpei, Micronesia explains how climate change is impacting people close to him and how outer islands are constantly preparing for disasters. 

A passionate community health worker shares her lived experience as a first responder in her village straight after flooding events in recent years.

Tonga takes action to plant more coconut trees in order to ‘start doing what can be done’ to fight climate change rather than waiting on outside assistance. 

A powerful earthquake in Vanuatu has left destruction in its path. How is the nation recovering and what can we learn?

Walking the fine line between welcoming and embracing modern technology and holding on to traditional knowledge in Tuvalu. 

Just physically reaching the outer islands can be a challenge in Tuvalu, so providing disaster preparedness and response information can be equally difficult. 

Media in Tuvalu have a huge area to cover which presents challenges for them when it comes to reporting on all communities in the outer islands 

Residents are busy planting on the beach to mitigate the impacts of climate change on the western side of Fiji in the Ba province. 

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.