All Episodes

Dry weather conditions in Papua New Guinea are having many flow on effects to communities and villages across parts of the country

'I feel unsafe' Tuvaluan resident speaks about living in the fourth smallest country in the world and the risks associated with that

Making the connections between disasters and messages for people living with a disability in the Pacific

The motivating factor for one Solomon Island broadcaster that led to a life of reporting on disasters in her home country

Tongan residents reminded of the risks from disasters and how they can be better prepared to keep everyone safe

Changing weather pushes Sigatoka fisherman to adapt his way of making a living

Watching the sea move closer to home in Malevu village

One Samoan resident explains how he thinks the 2009 tsunami helped to make locals better prepared for disasters in the future

Making the most of the sun; a large government alliance is hoping to make change through solar energy in the Pacific

A Fijian seawall that is no longer fit for purpose and how the community are desperate for a replacement to protect their homes

Ha'apai communities respond to El Niño and changing weather patterns

Community input has been 'key' to understanding climate risks and solutions for Solomon Islands organisation

Fijian coastal community dealing with increasingly dangerous oceans, shrinking opportunities to live from the sea

How climate change is impacting farmers in the Pacific and what can be done to adapt

The food Palauan’s have long preserved – how to make it and why it’s so versatile

Weather balloon launches in Palau continue vital atmospheric monitoring

How the Palau Red Cross is helping communities across the country prepare for disasters

The Nauru Meteorological Service explains what El Niño weather pattern is and how it might impact people on the small island nation

Long-term Tongan resident gives perspective on why relocation isn’t an option, even living in a vulnerable area

‘Learned a lot from my father and our ancestors’ Tongan resident explains the importance and relevance of traditional knowledge alongside modern technology

Papua New Guinea villages rebuild after Cyclone Maila’s early-April destruction

Climate change is impacting food security in a Papua New Guinea village, making life difficult for community members

The complex impacts of climate change are slowly eroding the culture and identity of a village in Papua New Guinea

‘We need to be doing something about it’ Fiji’s Yasawa Island communities living under constant climate threats

It’s hoped that a new type of early warning system for Tonga will help people to be more prepared for disasters

Dual cyclones in the Pacific have reinforced disaster preparedness messages to people in several countries

A Fijian seawall that is no longer fit for purpose and how the community are desperate for a replacement to protect their homes

Solomon Islands weather observer reflects on his career in the industry, highlighting how vital the information can be for the public

A remote Fijian village painfully watches on as their coastline is slowly eaten away by rising sea levels

The challenges of sending a weather report from one of Fiji’s most remote islands

Vanuatu and Fiji have been experiencing heavy rainfall, leading to widespread flooding across both countries

How climate change is impacting farmers in the Pacific and what can be done to adapt

The disaster-resilient crops that have helped a Fijian farmer continue working the land

How the 2024 Vanuatu earthquake changed the city of Port Vila and the impacts it had on the community are still being felt today

Nauru journalist and mother of two says “I feel worried about the future” for her country due to increasing disasters

Veteran Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation’s announcer says one of the best rewards from her role is that ‘you earn a lot of respect’

Fijian fisherman offers insight into how he has adapted to constantly changing weather conditions and the importance of being prepared

Vanuatu resident recalls moment she thought was ‘the end of time’ during devastating 2024 earthquake in Port Vila

Radio presenter describes the pressure of covering disasters in her own country of Solomon Islands with the national broadcaster

‘Don’t look at my disability, look at what I have’ - Clear message from disability advocate based in Fiji

The outlook for the upcoming cyclone season from the Fiji weather service and a glimpse into how they arrive at the forecast

Fijian village elder describes how the weather has changed and the disasters he’s lived through

Memories and stories of survival to mark World Tsunami Awareness Day, along with practical tips during one of these disasters

‘The skills need to be passed’ - Solomon Islands journalist is passionate about the preservation of traditional knowledge

Tongan communities have a focus on making sure residents have 72-hour emergency bags ready to go in the case of natural disasters

Pacific-based journalists speak about the greatest climate-related threats their audiences face and how they manage to cover these stories

The Pacific owned and led project aimed at helping people experiencing climate change and disasters

Pacific Prepared’s iTaukei language program hits the road to tell stories from communities vulnerable to disasters

Fijian community slowly rebuilding after a cyclone in 2021 forced them to leave their homes and live temporarily in tents ever since

How a Vanuatu church jumped to action after the devastating earthquake in late 2024 that impacted the whole country

‘Everybody, any village. They need to be prepared’ - Fijian village head message for community members ahead of disasters

Fijian village head shares the positive impacts mangrove planting has had on their community

Fijian village head aiming for the right balance in the logging industry, making profits while remaining sustainable

Tongan resident uses their personal experience to highlight the importance of inclusive disaster planning for communities

Tongan radio announcer recalls his fond memories of working with the national broadcaster especially during times of disaster coverage

Disaster preparedness training in Solomon Islands run by a group not known for their work in this space

Fijian village welcomes new dedicated evacuation centre after years of messages like ‘go anywhere where you can be safe’

Simple flag warning system introduced to Solomon Islands to help boaters make safe decisions before and during disasters

Evacuation plans are crucial in Pacific disaster preparedness, and not having them can create problems even before an event

How unpredictable weather conditions are leading to dangerous fishing conditions and an increase in price at the local fish markets

Fijian coastal communities are facing the impossible decision to stay or relocate from their homes that are being impacted by rising seas and erosion

Having ‘tricky’ conversations about the concept of ‘loss and damage’ as a result of disasters and climate change in the Pacific

Samoan village has constructed large levy walls but it’s still not enough when heavy rain hits

‘I have to calm myself first’ - Why this Samoan radio announcer needs to take a few deep breaths before emergency broadcast coverage

‘You will feel this sense of responsibility’ - Papua New Guinea resident describes the feeling of planting mangroves to help his community

Battling against unseasonal and high rainfall conditions, one Papua New Guinea farmer explains how he’s coping under the pressure

Changes to the climate are making it tougher for beekeepers in Solomon Islands to stay in the industry

One of the final touches for a Tongan ta’ovala comes from a natural product that takes time and knowledge to create

Access to fresh and safe water is an ongoing problem for a coastal village in Papua New Guinea and there’s no clear solution in sight

‘Married to this place’ - the strong description from one Papua New Guinea villager who is devastated by the environmental impacts on their home

‘We’re better prepared’ lessons learned and put into action in Tonga after the earthquake and tsunami in 2022

Marking a milestone for the radio program that aims to inform the audience, while helping Pacific media tell their stories

Recent earthquake activity in Tonga has tested the nerves of residents since the volcanic eruption and tsunami in early 2022

Recalling the panic and fear from 2016 cyclone Winston helped one Fijian resident protect herself and her family

How weather warnings make their way from the source of the information right down to Pacific communities who need them the most

Pacific journalist from Niue recalls listening to ‘calming’ reports during cyclone Heta even though nobody was safe from its impact

‘Everything was obliterated’ - Memories of tropical cyclone Heta are still fresh in the mind of one Niue resident

Tongan communities have a focus on making sure residents have 72-hour emergency bags ready to go in the case of natural disasters

Fiji communities impacted by cyclone Rae say memories of past natural disasters acted as a good reminder to people to be prepared

‘Very devastating’ - Solomon Islands organisation reacts to the situation on the ground in Vanuatu after the recent earthquake

‘Everybody is prepared’ - Micronesian local leader explains how communities are ready for natural disasters in their area

The critical role of community health workers in Fiji and how the first response is so important after a natural disaster

Tonga decides to take immediate action to ‘start doing what can be done’ to fight climate change rather than more talking

Powerful earthquake rocks Vanuatu, causing deaths, injuries and widespread damage right across the country

The challenges that locals face in Tuvalu as they embrace a modern world, combined with maintaining traditional knowledge

The challenges of sending vital emergency information to Tuvalu’s outer islands in times of natural disaster

How the local media in Tuvalu report on natural disasters and climate change in their communities

Locals in Fiji’s west are working hard to mitigate the impacts of coastal erosion through the use of plants

Tsunami drills a focus for Tongan schools after lessons learned from the volcanic eruption in early 2022

Lived experience’ of climate change in the Pacific to be heard by the International Court of Justice in an attempt to secure an advisory opinion

Passion to protect the environment via mangroves in Papua New Guinea started at a young age for one island resident

Tonga cleans up after flash flooding impacts several islands, while also acting as timely reminder for preparedness.

This Vanuatu village has become expert in planning for natural disasters, but it’s a position they would rather not be in

The resilience shown by Pacific Island communities before, during and after a natural disaster to help keep them safe

‘We are left behind’ - the impact of natural disasters on people living with a disability in Vanuatu

A traditional setting in Vanuatu resorts to age-old food preservation methods not only to feed family members but also as a strategy to meet food needs during disasters

Papua New Guinea journalist working hard to spread awareness of climate change impact on his communities

Vanuatu farmers and market vendors are living the impacts of natural disasters and climate change every day

The important role that radio plays when reporting on natural disasters in Vanuatu and why radio is still vital

‘This one kept shaking and trembling’ Tongan residents reflect on a recent 6.9 magnitude earthquake