Atafu, Tokelau – History was made in Tokelau this month as the island atoll held its very first National Climate Outlook Forum (NCOF). This brought together experts and stakeholders to develop weather and climate forecasts for communities so they can best prepare.

Atafu, Tokelau, 1 May, 2026 – A series of seven ‘COPE: Be prepared for disasters!’ booklets in Gagana FakaTokelau (Tokelau language) has been launched in a landmark achievement for hazard preparedness and community resilience in the Pacific. Presented by the Weather Ready Pacific (WRP) Programme, implemented by the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) this was officially launched across all three atoll islands of Tokelau: Fakaofo, Nukunonu and Atafu. 

28 April 2026 Apia, Samoa - A team of 40 people, 35 staff from the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) and partner organisations, and five Tokelau Government Officials, has departed Matautu Wharf in Apia, Samoa, aboard the MV Mataliki, bound for Tokelau. The vessel is expected to arrive at the first of Tokelau's three atolls, Fakaofo today.