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Pacific Prepared Podcast
Disasters are inevitable but losing your life or home isn't. Learn what to do before, during and after disaster in this program aimed at helping you keep safe.
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Pacific Prepared PodcastPutting the spotlight on people most impacted by climate change to highlight to decision makers the true situation; and it's having an impact
How climate science gets to governments meaning that they can make more informed decisions about policies to eventually help people living with the impacts of…
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Wildfires and a lack of food crops; Papua New Guinea is already experiencing the dry conditions from the El Niño weather event
Papua New Guinea is already experiencing impacts from the El Nino weather event battling fires and a lack of traditional food crops across the country.
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Dry weather conditions in Papua New Guinea are having many flow on effects to communities and villages across parts of the country
The flow on effects of dry weather in Papua New Guinea and how communities are coping with a lack of water.
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'I feel unsafe' Tuvaluan resident speaks about living in the fourth smallest country in the world and the risks associated with that
The lure of leaving Tuvalu is getting stronger for a lot of families which is having flow on effects on culture and language.
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Making the connections between disasters and messages for people living with a disability in the Pacific
Helping people living with a disability to make the communications connections in the lead up to disasters in the Pacific.
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The motivating factor for one Solomon Island broadcaster that led to a life of reporting on disasters in her home country
How the media covers disasters has changed a lot over the past 30-years and one Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation’s radio announcer has adapted with…
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Tongan residents reminded of the risks from disasters and how they can be better prepared to keep everyone safe
Even though disasters are common in Tonga, there's still the need to constantly remind communities of the risks and ensure people are prepared.
Pacific Prepared PodcastChanging weather pushes Sigatoka fisherman to adapt his way of making a living
Months of rough seas have kept Mr Avenai Naulago off the ocean, but the river near his home is helping him keep his livelihood going.
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Watching the sea move closer to home in Malevu village
In Malevu village on Naviti Island, retired police officer Vesivesi Bose has watched the coastaline change over the years as the sea slowly reshapes the place…
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One Samoan resident explains how he thinks the 2009 tsunami helped to make locals better prepared for disasters in the future
Taking the small positives after a disaster in the Pacific, how one Samoan resident says the 2009 tsunami helped change people’s mind sets.
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Making the most of the sun; a large government alliance is hoping to make change through solar energy in the Pacific
Governments are working together to take advantage of the Pacific sun and convert it into energy for Pacific communities.
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A Fijian seawall that is no longer fit for purpose and how the community are desperate for a replacement to protect their homes
Seawalls are common across the Pacific, but they don’t last forever. We visit a Fijian community replacing an existing seawall that’s no longer doing the job.
Pacific Prepared PodcastHa'apai communities respond to El Niño and changing weather patterns
Locals on Tonga’s Ha’apai Island are starting to experience the effects of a prolonged dry season and weather conditions
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Community input has been 'key' to understanding climate risks and solutions for Solomon Islands organisation
Solomon Islands based project aimed at helping communities to be more resilient against disasters gathers information from the ground to best understand…
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Fijian coastal community dealing with increasingly dangerous oceans, shrinking opportunities to live from the sea
Some coastal Fijian communities are finding it harder to provide for their families and make a living as storm surges make the oceans dangerous to navigate.
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How climate change is impacting farmers in the Pacific and what can be done to adapt
Beyond the rubble and visible stress and cracks in buildings, the impacts of disasters extend into rural areas affecting the people who feed the countries.
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The food Palauan’s have long preserved – how to make it and why it’s so versatile
Preserving food in the Pacific has long been critical when the weather isn’t kind – especially during and after disasters. In Palau, there’s one food that’s a…
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Weather balloon launches in Palau continue vital atmospheric monitoring
Weather balloon launches in Palau continue to support scientific monitoring, collecting robust data on atmospheric conditions
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How the Palau Red Cross is helping communities across the country prepare for disasters
The Palau Red Cross is helping to train people across the country in a wide range of areas in the case of disasters.
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The Nauru Meteorological Service explains what El Niño weather pattern is and how it might impact people on the small island nation
It’s predicted that within the next three to four months, an El Niño weather pattern could impact parts of the Pacific, including the world’s third-smallest…
Pacific Prepared PodcastLong-term Tongan resident gives perspective on why relocation isn’t an option, even living in a vulnerable area
A long-term Tongan resident reflects on his experiences with disasters and explains why he would never consider relocation.
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‘Learned a lot from my father and our ancestors’ Tongan resident explains the importance and relevance of traditional knowledge alongside modern technology
How one Tongan is confident that traditional knowledge still has a role to play alongside technology
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Papua New Guinea villages rebuild after Cyclone Maila’s early-April destruction
After-effects of Cyclone Maila in early April, which caused widespread damage in Papua New Guinea, and how communities are recovering.
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Climate change is impacting food security in a Papua New Guinea village, making life difficult for community members
One Papua New Guinea village is facing uncertainty over its ongoing food supply due to rising sea levels, leaving the community icreasingly concerned.
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The complex impacts of climate change are slowly eroding the culture and identity of a village in Papua New Guinea
Affected communities are being forced to change how they live and survive as they adapt to changing weather patterns and rising sea levels
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‘We need to be doing something about it’ Fiji’s Yasawa Island communities living under constant climate threats
We visit remote communities in Fiji's Yasawa Islands to hear how they are mitigating climate change in their villages.
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It’s hoped that a new type of early warning system for Tonga will help people to be more prepared for disasters
Learn what a new early warning system is being rolled out by the Tongan government and they’re hoping it will change the way people are able to respond to…
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Dual cyclones in the Pacific have reinforced disaster preparedness messages to people in several countries
Learn Cyclones affecting two different parts of the Pacific at the same time have kept people busy preparing their homes and communitieswhat to do before…
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A Fijian seawall that is no longer fit for purpose and how the community are desperate for a replacement to protect their homes
Seawalls are common across the Pacific, but they don’t last forever. We visit a Fijian community replacing an existing seawall that’s no longer doing the job.
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Solomon Islands weather observer reflects on his career in the industry, highlighting how vital the information can be for the public
The reality of working for a weather service and the challenges as seen through the eyes of a Solomon Island forecaster.
Pacific Prepared PodcastA remote Fijian village painfully watches on as their coastline is slowly eaten away by rising sea levels
Rising sea levels are causing sleepless nights for some residents in Fiji’s Yasawa Islands as they watch the ocean creep closer to their homes daily.
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The challenges of sending a weather report from one of Fiji’s most remote islands
Learn whaWith limited connectivity, making sure that people are receiving the most up-to-date weather information is a bit of a challenge from one of Fiji’s…
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Vanuatu and Fiji have been experiencing heavy rainfall, leading to widespread flooding across both countries
Heavy rainfall in Fiji and Vanuatu in recent weeks has caused landslides in some areas and forced residents to move to higher ground in others
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How climate change is impacting farmers in the Pacific and what can be done to adapt
Beyond the rubble and visible stress and cracks in buildings, the impacts of disasters extend into rural areas affecting the people who feed the countries.
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The disaster-resilient crops that have helped a Fijian farmer continue working the land
Growing food is vital for people across the Pacific, but it can also face huge challenges from the weather. One Fijian farmer is confident more resilient crops…
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How the 2024 Vanuatu earthquake changed the city of Port Vila and the impacts it had on the community are still being felt today
The 7.3 magnitude earthquake that hit Vanuatu in late 2024 caused damage across the country and the impacts are still being felt today.
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Nauru journalist and mother of two says “I feel worried about the future” for her country due to increasing disasters
Nauru journalist explains life with a water shortage and the challenges that come with that on a professional and personal level.
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Veteran Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation’s announcer says one of the best rewards from her role is that ‘you earn a lot of respect’
How the media covers disasters has changed a lot of the past 30 years and one Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation’s radio announcer has adapted with those…
Pacific Prepared PodcastFijian fisherman offers insight into how he has adapted to constantly changing weather conditions and the importance of being prepared
A Fijian fisherman explains his process of reading the weather and what changes he’s had to make to keep himself safe on the water with the constant threat of…
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Vanuatu resident recalls moment she thought was ‘the end of time’ during devastating 2024 earthquake in Port Vila
Twelve months on from large earthquake in Vanuatu we speak with resident who said capital is ‘not the Port Vila we knew’ since the devastating disaster in late…
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Radio presenter describes the pressure of covering disasters in her own country of Solomon Islands with the national broadcaster
Covering disasters in your own country while also thinking about your family and your own safety is a unique challenge for Pacific media
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‘Don’t look at my disability, look at what I have’ - Clear message from disability advocate based in Fiji
The drive and passion from one Fijian disability advocate comes from her own lived experience and now she's committed to helping others.
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The outlook for the upcoming cyclone season from the Fiji weather service and a glimpse into how they arrive at the forecast
Pulling back the curtain on how the Fiji weather service makes its cyclone predictions for the upcoming season.
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Fijian village elder describes how the weather has changed and the disasters he’s lived through
Fijian elder describes the natural disasters he has witnessed and how the weather has shifted in his lifetime
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Memories and stories of survival to mark World Tsunami Awareness Day, along with practical tips during one of these disasters
We focus on World Tsunami Awareness Day 2025 with memories of experiences with tsunamis and general advice on what to do in the event of one of these disasters.
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‘The skills need to be passed’ - Solomon Islands journalist is passionate about the preservation of traditional knowledge
A Solomon Islands journalist and communications specialist talks about the importance of holding onto traditional knowledge, particularly on the outer islands.
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Tongan communities have a focus on making sure residents have 72-hour emergency bags ready to go in the case of natural disasters
Tongan communities are focused on making sure people are prepared with 72-hour emergency kits in the event of a natural disaster.
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Pacific-based journalists speak about the greatest climate-related threats their audiences face and how they manage to cover these stories
We hear from Pacific journalists about the greatest climate-related threats to their audiences, and how they report on these issues.
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The Pacific owned and led project aimed at helping people experiencing climate change and disasters
What sparked a project to help Pacific communities access funds linked to climate change and disaster preparedness.
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Pacific Prepared’s iTaukei language program hits the road to tell stories from communities vulnerable to disasters
Fijian Broadcasting Commission journalist explains why it’s so important to tell stories from vulnerable communities.
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Fijian community slowly rebuilding after a cyclone in 2021 forced them to leave their homes and live temporarily in tents ever since
After being devastated by a cyclone in 2021, a Fijian village is still regaining a sense of normality after living in tents ever since being forced from their…
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How a Vanuatu church jumped to action after the devastating earthquake in late 2024 that impacted the whole country
How a Vanuatu church was on the ground four months after a devastating earthquake that impacted the entire country.
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‘Everybody, any village. They need to be prepared’ - Fijian village head message for community members ahead of disasters
A village head in Fiji outlines what they need to keep their community safe and what plans they currently have in place for disasters.
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Fijian village head shares the positive impacts mangrove planting has had on their community
Thick coastal mangrove coverage in a Fijian village has helped to lessen damage from tsunamis and erosion due to rising sea levels.
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Fijian village head aiming for the right balance in the logging industry, making profits while remaining sustainable
Logging can bring a large amount of money into some Pacific countries but does the risk and damage to the environment outweigh the financial benefits?
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Tongan resident uses their personal experience to highlight the importance of inclusive disaster planning for communities
A Tongan resident who lives with a disability is desperate for more inclusive planning when it comes to disasters in his home village of Popua.
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Tongan radio announcer recalls his fond memories of working with the national broadcaster especially during times of disaster coverage
How a voice on the radio can provide some comfort before, during and after a disaster; we hear from one experienced Tongan broadcaster and the challenges they…
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Disaster preparedness training in Solomon Islands run by a group not known for their work in this space
Churches have been leading the way when it comes to disaster preparedness in the western provinces of Solomon Islands.
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Fijian village welcomes new dedicated evacuation centre after years of messages like ‘go anywhere where you can be safe’
A Fijian village welcomes a much-needed new evacuation centre, giving their community a dedicated safe space to use when there’s a disaster.
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Simple flag warning system introduced to Solomon Islands to help boaters make safe decisions before and during disasters
Solomon Islands introduces a simple system to help signal ocean conditions to boat users and the general public during emergency and disaster situations.