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Media training to strengthen climate change reporting in Vanuatu.

19 September 2023, Port Vila – The Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) is conducting a two-day workshop with members of the Vanuatu media to strengthen their understanding of climate change and other environment-related issues in the Pacific in order to further amplify a Resilient Pacific Voice.

New Vanuatu Road Design Guide builds climate resilience into nation’s road network

13 September 2023, Port Vila, Vanuatu - A significant step in the right direction for the Vanuatu’s transport sector was taken last week with the official handover of the new Vanuatu Road Design Guide from the Climate Information Services for Resilient Development Planning in Vanuatu (VanKIRAP) Project to the Vanuatu Public Works Department (PWD).

Vanuatu’s climate data in safe hands thanks to CliDE

Vanuatu's meteorologists and climatologists are responsible for keeping the country forewarned about weather and climate events that might impact lives and livelihoods. But they need good quality weather data to do this—and this data needs a strong house to protect it so that it can be used to make reliable and useful predictions about Vanuatu’s future climate.

Empowering the voices of climate and meteorology officers for a resilient Vanuatu

12 September 2023, Port Vila – The importance of understanding the role of the media in helping to build resilience in Vanuatu was emphasised during the start of a two-day communications training workshop for staff of the Vanuatu Meteorology and Geohazards Department (VMGD). 

Vanuatu showcases Climate Futures Portal to Foster Resilience and Informed Decision-Making

12 September 2023, Apia Samoa - Taking a significant step towards enhancing climate resilience and informed decision-making, Vanuatu unveiled the "Vanuatu Climate Futures Portal” at the 31st SPREP Meeting. 

Leveraging digital technologies for a resilient Pacific environment

06 September 2023, Apia – The application and leveraging of digital technologies to address environmental issues was highlighted during a side event at the 31st SPREP Meeting of Officials in Apia, Samoa, on Wednesday.