As climate‑related hazards intensify, the demand for accurate, timely and easy‑to‑use forecasts has never been higher, especially for sectors such as agriculture, fisheries, transport, tourism and disaster management.

11 February, Apia – More Pacific girls are being encouraged to see themselves as future leaders in weather and climate science, following an interactive International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) event held today in Apia.