The report of the 1991 feasibility study on climate in the Pacific region titled "The Changing Climate in Paradise" identified a number of projects aimed at raising the state of climate in this region. Some of these projects are currently funded and  under way. In order to implement the remaining projects identified, the SPREP secretariat has been seeking fmancial assistance, in particular for sub project 4.2; "Regional Meeting of Directors".

Having met in Nadi, Fiji, from 3-5 October 1994, the participants at the 2nd SPREP Meeting of Meteorological Service Directors have agreed on the following specific recommendations which are directed toward  government  decision makers and related organizations.

Participants of  the Third SPREP Meeting of  Regional Meteorological Service Directors endorsed the recommendations of  the Second SPREP Meeting of  Regional Meteorological Service Directors, noted with appreciation the progress which  has  been  made  in  implementing  these recommendations, and the benefits which have resulted.

Having met in Apia, Samoa, from 10 July 1997, participants of the Fourth SPREP Meeting of Regional Meteorological Service Directors (RMSD) have agreed on the following specific summary and recommendations which are directed toward government decision-makers and relevant organisations.

Having met in Honolulu, Hawaii, from 11 to 13 November 1998, participants of the Fifth SPREP Meeting of Regional Meteorological Service Directors (RMSD) have agreed on the following specific summary and recommendations which are directed towards government decision-makers and relevant organisations.

Having met in Tahiti, French Polynesia from 28 to 30 July, 1999, participants of  the Sixth SPREP Meeting of Regional  Meteorological  Service  Directors  (RMSD) have  agreed  on  the  following  specific  summary and  recommendations  which  are  directed  towards government decision makers and relevant organisations.

In his opening remarks, the Hon. Minister Vaai reminded the participants of their importance as ‘watchers of our atmosphere, sea and land and he noted the importance of the Needs Analysis, encouraging Meteorological Service Directors and sponsoring organisations to fulfil their shared responsibilities in the region.

In his opening remarks, the Honourable Minister Konisi Yabaki stated he was delighted to be invited  to  the  meeting  to  open  the  8th  Meeting  of  the  Regional  Meteorological  Services Directors  (RMSD)  being  organized  by  SPREP  in  conjunction  with  WMO  Sub-Regional Office  for  the  South-West  Pacific.    As  host  and  on  behalf  of  the  Fiji  Government,  he extended  to&nbs

The Eleventh Meeting of Regional Meteorological Service Directors (11RMSD) emphasized ten  issues,  namely:  1)  Strategic  planning  for  meteorological  services  in  the  Pacific  region;  2)  Maintaining  meteorological  equipment  to meet  World  Meteorological  Organisation (WMO) requirements;  3)  Extending  invitations for  future  RMSD  meetings;  4)  Improving coordination  and  collaboration  among  meteorology  and&n