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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 PodcastWhile some parts of the Pacific cope with huge rainfall, others are in severe drought — and there’s no end in sight
While some parts of the Pacific have seen constant rain over the past few months, others are in severe drought.
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Fijian government wants to put more focus on more climate resilient infrastructure which is a ‘huge challenge’ for the country
Focussing on more resilient infrastructure in Fiji to help communities cope with the increased risk from natural disasters.
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Solomon Islands knowledge holders share their insights as to how important it is to preserve culture and customs, especially in the face of climate change
How does working with knowledge holders in Solomon Islands lead to preserving customs and culture in the face of climate change?
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Ten years of voluntarily relocating Carteret Island community members in PNG, and the clock is ticking
For more than ten years, people have been voluntarily relocating from Carteret Islands in Papua New Guinea and now they’re slowly running out of time to make…
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Local fruit and vegetable markets in Fiji are feeling the impacts of flooding across the country
How flooding in Fiji is having flow-on effects on markets and the availability of some fruit and vegetables across the country.
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Diversity in Papua New Guinea marine conservation provides shift in thinking
A marine conservation group in Papua New Guinea has been focusing on diversity and learning how local women are changing the way they think about their work.
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‘Communicating the right message’ the focus for Fijian authorities during disasters
Putting the focus on getting the messaging and translations right when it comes to natural disasters in the Pacific.
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Tongan weather service engaging with more people by incorporating traditional knowledge into forecasts
How the weather service in Tonga has been including traditional knowledge into forecasts and how that’s been received by the community.
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International Court of Justice looking for Pacific voices on impacts of climate change
The international court of justice needs stories from people living in the Pacific to inform an advisory opinion due in 2025.
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Funding and aid are common in parts of the Pacific - we find out exactly what that looks like for people on the ground
Millions of dollars of aid makes it way to the Pacific every year, so what does that look like on the ground for those communities who need it, especially…
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How the Fijian government plans to help the Yasawa Islands after a natural disaster
The Yasawa Islands are one of the most exposed and isolated areas in Fiji, so how will the government help this idyllic archipelago, especially after a natural…
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Plans for the relocation of a Fijian village after Cyclone Yasa have been revealed
Some villagers from communities in Vanua Levu in Fiji have been living in temporary accommodation since late 2020 — now, they’ve finally got some news on a…
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Papua New Guinea chief concerned traditional knowledge and culture isn’t being passed on to next generation
A Papua New Guinea chief is concerned that culture and traditional knowledge isn’t being passed on to the next generation.
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Rising sea levels cut community members from their homes in Fijian village
The Fijian village of Namuka in Bau, Tailevu, is in a beautiful coastal location, close to the ocean and a river – but rising sea levels and high tides are…
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Fijian PM says more needs to be achieved from COP meetings
The 28th COP, hosted by Dubai, has heard from global leaders including the Fijian Prime Minister, who is pushing for more outcomes from the meetings.
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The importance of mangroves is clear to one group in Papua New Guinea and they’re doing something about it
How a group of women in Papua New Guinea has been helping to preserve the ‘vital’ mangrove population along the coastline.
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Regional Pacific communities voice their opinions and explain ‘how they live’ at large multi-country gathering
Representatives from right across the Pacific came together to discuss everything related to the fishing industry and how local voices can help give a better…
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The Samoan weather service looks ahead to the cyclone season and what impact El Niño might have
The Samoan weather station that has been in the same spot for more than 100 years, and how the service is now looking at new methods of messaging.
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The impact the El Niño weather pattern could have on Tongan farmers
Most irrigation for Tongan food crops relies on rainwater, so with the El Niño weather pattern taking over in late 2023, farmers need to think differently…
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Traditional knowledge shapes so much of how Samoans live and teaching that knowledge is equally as important
How traditional knowledge is passed down through generations of Samoans and its importance to their culture.
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Memories of the 2009 tsunami in Samoa and how it might have changed people’s views of natural disasters since
One Samoan resident says the 2009 tsunami that hit their country changed the way people react to natural disasters.
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‘We don’t have the people’: Lack of follow-up after natural disasters an ongoing issue in the Pacific
Natural disasters can be some of the most life-changing events for many people in the Pacific, and a lack of mental health workers makes the challenge even…
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Getting boating safety messages out to those who need them in Solomon Islands
With over 1,000 islands, travel by boat in the Solomons is essential, and authorities are trying to make sure people get the safety information they need.
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Samoan fishing industry feels the impacts of climate change and natural disasters
Samoa’s fishing industry relies exclusively on the weather, so when natural disasters hit, they’re often out of work for large periods of time.
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Samoan organisation urging residents to get in early and check natural disaster preparations
Samoan organisation is urging residents to check preparations for natural disasters to avoid panic when something happens.
Pacific Prepared PodcastLessons learned from the Tonga eruption and tsunami early warning system, and what that means for other Pacific countries
Pacific countries are learning more about early warning systems from the Tongan volcanic eruption and tsunami in 2022.
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‘We had no other option’ Fijian school moved because of rising sea levels
Why a Fijian community felt forced to move their school because of rising sea levels.
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Built from local materials, this Vanuatu home helped save lives during Cyclones Judy and Kevin
Traditional building materials and methods for homes in Vanuatu have proven their strength time and time again, helping save lives during recent cyclones.
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How traditional knowledge of natural disasters in Vanuatu ruled before technology took over
How traditional knowledge helped predict natural disasters in the Pacific before technology was used for majority of weather forecasting.
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Gender inclusion aims to change thinking and keep cultural practices in the Tongan fishing industry
Discussions about gender inclusion within Tongan fisheries, and how this could help save cultural practices in the future.
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Precise planning in Vanuatu for the some of the most unpredictable natural disasters in the world
Communities in Vanuatu are creating committees to help with planning and action of disaster management.
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Fijian farmer struggles to keep family tradition alive as changing weather patterns play havoc with crops
A young Fijian farmer is trying to keep the family tradition alive despite challenges due to weather changes.
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Fijian students take on the challenge of pollution in one of the countries longest rivers
Easier and clearer planning for natural disasters has been the focus of training recently run in Samoa to teach communities how to record relevant information…
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Meet the Fijian researcher teaching communities accessible and more affordable solutions to combat climate change
Meet the Fijian researcher helping communities to come up with cheaper and more accessible options to counter the impacts of climate change on their villages.
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How living with a disability alters thinking when planning for natural disasters in the Pacific
What living with a disability means when it comes to making plans for natural disasters in the Pacific.
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‘Worried about our families and our children’ Fijian village desperate for replacement seawall to help fight rising sea levels
The Fijian village of Korocawiri is slowing losing one of their only defences against rising sea levels; a seawall that has been damaged by constant battering…
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Why storytelling and sharing traditional knowledge is so important in the Pacific
Storytelling is the preferred way for people in the Pacific to share traditional knowledge and information about culture.
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Fijian village turns to community for financial support to reclaim land lost to rising sea levels
The Fijian village that’s taking the initiative and helping its community fight rising sea levels.
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Tongan island village slowly relocates inland while trying to maintain culture and traditions of former community
The Atata village in Tonga is relocating an entire community while trying to maintain a culture connected to the ocean and island life.
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Reporting on natural disasters in the Pacific, and the pressure to those stories to the outside world
The challenge of telling climate change and natural disaster stories in the Pacific, and why the “time is now” for those messages to reach a wider audience.
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Tonga communities learn the importance of planting trees to help the environment
Tongan communities are learning the value of trees, particularly mangroves, in fighting the impacts of natural disasters on the environment.
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Young Solomon Islanders keen to raise awareness of climate change and share their experiences
Two young Solomon Islander women describe their journey of learning about climate change in the Pacific and why they're so passionate about spreading the…
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Solomon Island farmers changing traditional farming methods in response to climate change
Changing traditional farming methods in the Solomon Islands is the only way to remain viable in the face of the “real threat” of climate change.
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Humanitarian training in Tonga draws on community experiences as a learning tool
Humanitarian trainers are walking the fine line of learning from Tonga’s disaster experience while trying to avoid digging up painful memories for survivors
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The role natural disasters play in the spread of disease in Pacific countries
Hear personal stories from Papua New Guinea on how natural disasters can help diseases spread in the Pacific.
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The invisible battle plants face while recovering from natural disasters in the Pacific
Pacific food crops often lose leaves or are completely ripped out of the ground during natural disasters, but the real struggle can begin after the initial…
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Getting boating safety messages out to those who need them in Solomon Islands
With over 1,000 islands, travel by boat in the Solomons is essential, and authorities are trying to make sure people get the safety information they need.
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Conference shines light on Pacific people, voices and issues at Australian National University
The Australian National University has hosted a unique conference featuring a diverse range of Pacific people and experiences on climate change.
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Putting vulnerable people at the front of minds for organisations planning for natural disasters in Tonga
Tongan groups are making sure vulnerable people are also part of the planning conversation when it comes to natural disasters
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Tongan community celebrates clean water for the first time in decades after upgrades to catchments on ‘Eua Island
Changes to filtration systems have meant residents on ‘Eua island now have access to clean water for the first time
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Tongan residents are still clearing debris from the Volcanic eruption and tsunami, 12-months after the disaster
Tongan communities are still working to clean up debris and damage caused by the volcanic eruption and tsunami 12-months after the events.
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The Samoan weather service is identifying ‘never before’ levels of flooding
The Samoan weather service is noticing changes in frequency and intensity to flooding and has described the events as ‘never before’ seen.
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Recovery continues in Vanuatu after cyclones Judy and Kevin caused widespread damage to villages and communities
Vanuatu communities are still cleaning up after cyclones Judy and Kevin caused widespread damage and residents still require the essentials.
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Vanuatu residents are still getting by without essentials after two cyclones in less than one week devastated the country
niVanuatu are making do without essentials after facing two cyclones in four days, now they're facing long delays as supplies and aid reaches the country
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Labasa Chamber of Commerce president Satish Kumar urges managers to ‘release’ staff during natural disasters
As Fiji battles flooding, the Labasa Chamber of Commerce president Satish Kumar has urged businesses to “release” staff from work during natural disasters so…
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Labasa Chamber of Commerce president Satish Kumar urges managers to ‘release’ staff during natural disasters
As Fiji battles flooding, the Labasa Chamber of Commerce president Satish Kumar has urged businesses to “release” staff from work during natural disasters so…
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Tongan artist Mia Kami’s art highlights climate threat
Tongan artist Mia Kami uses her art to highlight the threat climate change poses to her country’s existence.
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When disaster strikes the Pacific how is disability accounted for and what improvements can be made?
A Tongan advocate describes how living with a disability adds to the challenge of preparing and living through a natural disaster in the Pacific.
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Tongan communities have a place to call home again after volcanic eruption and tsunami
After almost one year of crisis accommodation and cramped living, families from Mango Island finally have a home.
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Why risk communication 'does not work if there is no trust'
Trust in the media was one of the things discussed at the recent disaster risk reduction forum in Brisbane.