BY LEANNEM The Pacific is likely to experience a rare occurrence of what is called a double dip La Niña in the coming months, Climate models and predictions tools used by Pacific National...
BY LEANNEM The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) has predicted that between nine to twelve tropical cyclones could impact the the Pacific region this cyclone season. Three...
BY LEANNEM The staff of the Kiribati Meteorological Service are in a better position to warn residents of the remote island of likely natural hazards thanks to the opportunity to improve their...
8 September 2021, Apia, SAMOA – Emerging opportunities and challenges in accessing climate finance to build resilience to climate change in the Pacific were identified during the second day of the...
Friday 9 July, Apia, Samoa – A five-year EUR 9 million project aimed at strengthening the production, availability, delivery and application of science-based information, supporting decision-makers...
BY LEANNEM Extreme seasonal and year-to-year variation in climate present a major risk to global society, the economy, and the environment. These risks are particularly significant for Pacific Island...
La Nina conditions are likely to persist until April 2021, however the impacts may be felt beyond this timeframe. Countries of high concern include Kiribati, Tuvalu, parts of Solomon Islands and...
The Vanuatu Meteorology and Geohazards Department has received funding support from the Green Climate Fund to strengthen and expand its climate and oceans observations networks. The funding is part...
NOVEMBER 23, 2020 BY ANGELICAS The Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs and the Secretariat of the Pacific Environment Programme (SPREP) are pleased to announce Switzerland is contributing...
BY LEANNEM The Solomon Islands Meteorological Services (SIMS) is committed to their role as one of the authorities responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of mariners in the Solomon...